Hey, it’s Sam here. In this video I unbox, review, and sound test the FIFINE K688CT — a budget USB/XLR dynamic microphone that’s priced around $80 and comes with a metal boom arm in the box. I go through everything you get (manual, extra rubber bands, Type-C to C cable with a Type-A adapter, the mic with its pop filter, and the desk clamp + boom arm), then break down the design and build. The mic feels really solid since it’s mostly metal, and it’s suspended in a quadpoint shock mount to help reduce vibrations while recording. I also show the full setup process (it’s basically clamp it to your desk, slot the arm in, screw the mic on with the included 5/8 adapter, then plug in USB-C). From there, I cover the controls and features like the tap-to-mute button, rear gain/monitoring knobs, and the 3.5mm jack for live monitoring (it can power 16–75 ohm headphones) plus USB audio passthrough. For sound, I compare XLR vs USB: XLR sounds fuller and warmer with better clarity, while USB is a bit more muddy but still usable and way easier. Overall, if you’re starting out with streaming or content creation and want a decent mic on a budget, the K688CT is a solid pick—especially because it isolates background noise pretty well.