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Fifine K688 vs Fifine AM8 - Microphone Duel! (Fifine K688 vs AM8, Fifine AM8 vs K688)

Dave Soltura
2024 ж. 11 Мам.
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The Fifine K688 and the Fifine AM8 are two of Fifine's best microphones... but only one microphone can take the throne!
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  • Which mic won for you? 😀

    @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura5 ай бұрын

    • To me the AM8 has a full rich sound.

      @selw0nk@selw0nk5 ай бұрын

    • To me the k688

      @MrGhOsTo4@MrGhOsTo45 ай бұрын

    • UPDATE: For Round 8: Features and Inclusions, I mention that the AM8 has "more" because of the tabletop stand. Howecver, the K688 comes with a dedicated shockmount that is native to Fifine. On the other hand, you can only get an AM8-specific shockmount from third-party manufacturers right now. Not even Fifine makes them, as of this post. That said, the AM8 gives you a "complete" set upfront since you can get it to work out of the box, whereas you still have to get a stand for the K688, though it's much easier to find a stand for it because it uses a universal mount standard--the AM8 shockmount is more difficult to find. The K688 inclusions are long-term, and the AM8 inclusions are short-term. Consider this in choosing your mic. (If I could take back the score, this round would be a draw.)

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

    • ​@@DaveSoltura what do you mean by "AM8 inclusions are short term"? what are inclusions?

      @Creamworks@Creamworks4 ай бұрын

    • Am8 is cool

      @COABTOP006@COABTOP0063 ай бұрын

  • Bro deserve more subscriber. Super Great test man! Thank you so much! =)

    @gmdoni3000@gmdoni30003 ай бұрын

  • THIS CHANNEL DESERVE MORE SUBS AND VIEWS!!!

    @RyanAudencial@RyanAudencial2 ай бұрын

  • ypu deserve more subs love this video!

    @myriadpro1641@myriadpro16414 ай бұрын

  • This is a absolute masterpiece 😮

    @thetechfilesoficial@thetechfilesoficialАй бұрын

  • This kind of content creation is top notch! Looking forward to your future contents

    @prncevlade@prncevladeАй бұрын

    • Thank you!🙏🏼

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSolturaАй бұрын

  • I'm looking forward to the comparison between AM8 and PD200X

    @user-gi8gx9wr3s@user-gi8gx9wr3s3 ай бұрын

  • I have the Fifine AM8 and was rooting for it. This is my daily driver mic for streaming though when it comes to condenser, the NZXT Capsule Mini is my favorite despite being USB only.

    @ApexLodestar@ApexLodestar4 ай бұрын

  • thank you! very useful

    @sophieku444@sophieku444Ай бұрын

  • Thank you very much for the video, it was very nice

    @COABTOP006@COABTOP0063 ай бұрын

  • I've watched a lot of mic reviews lately, and this one is *exactly* everything I wanted to know! Thanks for all the great info, and I think you might have a hit with your microphone duel song 🤣

    @KelliMiguez@KelliMiguez24 күн бұрын

    • Thank you for the kind words! Can’t wait to quit voice acting to pursue music!🎸🤣

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura24 күн бұрын

  • It was a great and very helpful video 🤓🙏

    @user-mb9rv1qm5y@user-mb9rv1qm5y10 күн бұрын

  • Great video! We also asked for a compariaon Maono DM30 and Fifine A8!! Review plz plz plz...i love your comparison videos.

    @DecoratewithManas@DecoratewithManas5 ай бұрын

    • If this gets 30 likes, I'll consider that specific video! :)

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura5 ай бұрын

  • This is so useful. I would buy the AM8 right now, but I’m worried about the lack of a shock mount option. If I’m worried about some noise from mouse and keyboard movement traveling along the desk mounted boom, would the shock mount make enough difference to justify the K688 instead?

    @jawsquid@jawsquid2 ай бұрын

  • Very professional video, you ar doing great bro 🔥🔥😊 keep going

    @alimostafa3844@alimostafa384421 күн бұрын

    • Thank you so much 😀

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura21 күн бұрын

  • Which one should I buy if I don’t have any customization, just the mic?

    @-Quo-@-Quo-2 ай бұрын

  • I like all the tests than other KZheadrs did not try such as the headphone amp. One looks like the Blue Sona and the other one looks like the SM7B.

    @selw0nk@selw0nk5 ай бұрын

    • Ah, yes! The Blue Sona, that’s what the Am8 looks like!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura5 ай бұрын

  • Thank you!

    @jasonmaymusic@jasonmaymusic9 күн бұрын

  • Am8 is definitely the way to go!

    @calebbiggame@calebbiggame5 ай бұрын

  • Brother thanks for this wonderful video. Which software do you use to record and edit your voice, it's crystal clear audio.

    @mrigankoghosh6858@mrigankoghosh68583 ай бұрын

    • I use Reaper :)

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura3 ай бұрын

  • Good video🎉

    @alejandrodrone@alejandrodrone2 ай бұрын

  • The louder high-notes and higher sensitivity are very important for me, I'm going with the AM8

    @Jediahgames@Jediahgames2 ай бұрын

  • Best demo ❤

    @linarosa716@linarosa7164 күн бұрын

  • I got the AM8 a while back and it’s a great budget mic overall!

    @rayraydundaddi@rayraydundaddi4 ай бұрын

    • Agree! You won't be disappointed!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

  • Good comparison! I currently have a Razer Seiren Mini and I'm looking to migrate to a new microphone. Looking for a dynamic alternative I found the Fifine AM8, I love how it sounds but my doubt is if it will be worth this change or maybe I should save and look for a more expensive alternative to give the quality jump I'm looking for. I would really appreciate the help and thank you so much for the review! ✨

    @greenfyx@greenfyx3 ай бұрын

    • I personally think it’s a noticeable and meaningful upgrade for not a whole lot. You could easily consider the AM8 a semi-pri/beginner pro mic. Eventually, you wouldn’t upgrade the mic: you would go from using the AM8 in USB to XLR, which is going to be the bigger jump later on. :) Get the AM8 with no regrets.

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura3 ай бұрын

  • Hi thanks for the awesome review, wanted to ask which mic would you recommend on a budget and in a place with a lot of background noise (keyboard, television, roomates etc.)? I'm currently between Am8 and K688 but maybe there are other options? Thanks again for the review!

    @jurgisgaldikas3343@jurgisgaldikas33434 ай бұрын

    • If noise cancellation is the biggest factor, check out the Maono DGM20! kzhead.info/sun/kpuGerSsbHmfaac/bejne.htmlsi=RJiUmt_juiSaBKnp It’s not as full sounding as these two mics, but does the job. But if you’d like a fuller sound, you can’t go wrong with either of these mics!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

    • @@DaveSolturam

      @anonymous-jv4by@anonymous-jv4by29 күн бұрын

  • is it possible to remove the ring around the k688? loved the comparison, so much quality and tests. there should be more like this in youtube

    @guilleeeavgs@guilleeeavgs2 ай бұрын

    • Hi! Yes it is posibble, it has 4 screws attached to the body.

      @technokei6849@technokei68492 ай бұрын

  • Whichever you go with, they're going to be very nice for the price imo.

    @theentirestateofalaska.4983@theentirestateofalaska.49833 ай бұрын

  • Hi Dave! Which microphone would you recommend that would cancel more baby noises and other people speaking? :) Awesome video btw!

    @juxtacube1803@juxtacube18035 ай бұрын

    • I talk about that here! kzhead.info/sun/gNmqlayfmqaYdXk/bejne.html

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura5 ай бұрын

    • @@DaveSoltura Okay one last question :) Since the K688 does not have a tripod stand, can you recommend one while I'm saving for a boom stand?

      @juxtacube1803@juxtacube18035 ай бұрын

    • @@juxtacube1803You cannot go wrong with most generic tripod stands! Even a cheap generic boom arm will do. The k688 is very light and doesn’t need a heavy duty boom arm!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura5 ай бұрын

  • AM8 gives nice soft voice i wish the same comperacion with blue yeti

    @cosmopock1743@cosmopock17435 күн бұрын

  • Was waiting for it, great review Dave ! Personally prefer the AM8, and I own it ! (I do have a lot of mics tho aha)

    @kratosfire6908@kratosfire69085 ай бұрын

    • Good choice!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura5 ай бұрын

  • As a woman, I prefer the K688. My husband and I have a dual setup, and no matter what settings I tried, my old microphones, including the AM8, captured the deep tones of the "male" voice too strongly. No setting managed to suppress them, causing my soft voice to be overshadowed. The K688 accomplishes that! So far, only the Shure has been able to do that! Oh, even without a dual setup, I can recommend the K688 for the frequencies of a female voice. This microphone may not sound as clear for men, but for women, it's perfect and clear! Ps. Hello vom AUSTRIA 🇦🇹 🎉 (Germany) ❤

    @saflssaftladen@saflssaftladen4 ай бұрын

    • Fantastic! Thanks for sharing your valuable thoughts on this. Many women will benefit from your comment.

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

    • @@DaveSoltura and guys lmao, I have the k688 and my voice is pretty deep and my friends can like barely understand me. So imma try the am8 and see if its any better

      @loxsik7330@loxsik73302 ай бұрын

    • @@loxsik7330 You could try moving a few inches back from the K688 and see if that helps!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura2 ай бұрын

  • Can record decent vocals for music?

    @903dada4@903dada42 ай бұрын

  • hi can you pls do a video where you test if the sm7b pop filter can fit on am8 plssssssssssssssssssssss?it can be shorts

    @zlajko763@zlajko7633 ай бұрын

  • Sir please suggest me a mic for voice over fifine am8 vs rode nt mini usb

    @ChichiManoToons@ChichiManoToons8 күн бұрын

  • Does the dual output (USB & XLR) of AM8 operate alternately or can they be used simultaneously? If they can be used simultaneously, is it possible as a backup in case one of them encounters an issue? How about K688? Can the USB & XLR be used simultaneously? I appreciate your help.

    @hwthinker@hwthinker2 ай бұрын

    • Not sure about the AM8 but I do this with the K688 to have real time monitoring and it works well.

      @cubansquare251@cubansquare2512 ай бұрын

  • He's Back or is it me that the real question is

    @icedtea894@icedtea8945 ай бұрын

  • Hi Dave, which budget microphone would you recommend overall? I have been scouring the nets but just can’t make my decision 😅

    @kotekii4126@kotekii41264 ай бұрын

    • What's the use case? A lot of it really boils down to preference between these two. Like I said, you could even choose based on appearance. :)

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

    • @@DaveSoltura Well, I’ll be using mostly for gaming and discord. I’m currently looking for dynamic microphones as I am scared condenser microphones might pickup sounds from my PC or air conditioner.

      @kotekii4126@kotekii41264 ай бұрын

    • @@kotekii4126 Yes, in this case, either will be fine! Might want to check the noise rejection section :)

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

    • @@DaveSoltura Then overall out of all the microphones you reviewed on your channel, which did you think was the best? I have watched all your microphone review, vs videos and still don't know which to buy.

      @kotekii4126@kotekii41264 ай бұрын

  • Even now I have to go with the AM8. While I think the falloff on the 688 is actually a benefit for noisy environments it ultimately comes as a downside for deeper or more soft-spoken voices. Both have impressive quality dynamic mics, and for under 100 dollars no less. Fifine has really outdone themselves, you can't really go wrong either way as the cons are ultimately negligible for all, but the most detail-oriented audio balancing.

    @thecheekyspartan6933@thecheekyspartan6933Ай бұрын

  • What a quality!!!!

    @CmonSpidey@CmonSpidey7 күн бұрын

  • Hey Dave! I bougth this K688 but I have a question. I saw in one of your videos that using a USB 3.0 cable had a better performance than using the K688 original cable (USB 2.0). Would you recommend me to buy a new 3.0 USB cable? Or I can live with the included one. Thank You! :D

    @technokei6849@technokei68492 ай бұрын

    • One of our commenters here said the new K688 has a 3.0 cable now. Give it a shot first and see if it works!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura2 ай бұрын

    • @@DaveSoltura Hi! In my case the included cable is USB 2.0 :o, so I was wondering if the audio quality would be the same using this USB 2.0 compared with a USB 3.0. Thank you for your response

      @technokei6849@technokei68492 ай бұрын

    • As long as it doesn’t glitch out, the audio quality should be the same. :) It’s possible there’s a 1% difference, but that would be negligible. Preamps in the mic would still account for most of the sound quality

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura2 ай бұрын

  • hi great video , but i have a question how does the k688 wins in background noise test but it loses in the signal to noise ratio by >5dp

    @mohamedsaid2227@mohamedsaid22272 ай бұрын

    • Valid thought! I see it from a more holistic/real-world use. In my testing, the supposed 5db difference was inaudible, but the Am8 captured more high frequency information, which includes fan noises. Ultimately, it’s a toss up between them imo. :)

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura2 ай бұрын

  • very good comparison

    @user-nk7kw7yb9q@user-nk7kw7yb9q5 ай бұрын

    • Appreciate it!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura5 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for your work!! What mixer are you using???? By XLR I mean

    @Thortenman@Thortenman4 ай бұрын

    • This is the Motu M2. If it’s out of budget, the Behringer UMC204 HD can achieve similar results. :)

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

  • I never play with headphones, I always use my speakers. I no longer use krisp/rtx voice because it distorts the voice too much. I don't do streaming, what microphone could you recommend, please. Your help could help me a lot to improve my communications.

    @ratideluxe@ratideluxe2 ай бұрын

    • Either of these mics is great for that!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura2 ай бұрын

  • When recording vocals, should I get an additional pop filter when using the AM8 ?

    @D_Looo@D_Looo3 ай бұрын

    • Not necessary! Would muffle the sound up.

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura3 ай бұрын

  • What do you recommend for a good budget interface for the K688?

    @redacted6776@redacted67765 ай бұрын

    • No BUDGET interface will improve the audio quality you get! Because the K688 has a BUILT-IN budget interface, in a sense! A serious upgrade would require an investment of $199 and up, for something like the Motu M2. It’s pointless getting interfaces cheaper than that because the K688 performs about as good as most of those, sound-wise.

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura5 ай бұрын

    • @@DaveSoltura would something like a scarlet solo be good for a first interface? Or just save up for something like the Moto 2 instead of having to upgrade in the future

      @redacted6776@redacted67765 ай бұрын

    • @@redacted6776 Definitely save up for something like a Motu, instead!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura5 ай бұрын

  • Thanks ❤

    @darthpandaUwU@darthpandaUwU2 ай бұрын

  • Can you put a gain booster/cloud lifter on both mics?

    @joonajks@joonajks4 ай бұрын

    • Not in USB mode. You can in XLR mode, but likely won't need to. Boosters don't really "add" clean gain. They substitute their preamps with your audio interface's preamps. If you're using a budget interface like the Teyun Q12 which has a notorious amount of noise, a booster will in fact "add" clean gain, because its preamps have better noise.performance. If you use something like the Behringer UMC202 HD which already has very low-noise, a booster may improve the performance by a negligible amount-- definitely not worth the extra cost for most people. Both the K688 and especially the AM8 are sensitive enough and don't need that extra gain.

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

    • @@DaveSoltura thank you!

      @joonajks@joonajks4 ай бұрын

  • which mic has better quality and has better range but also blocks out background. please help me because i need to choose one for christamas

    @user-us4yl3ni6u@user-us4yl3ni6u4 ай бұрын

    • I answer both in the video!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

    • @@DaveSoltura i watched it fully but can you tell me which parts of the video you talk about those one? please

      @user-us4yl3ni6u@user-us4yl3ni6u4 ай бұрын

    • kzhead.info/sun/gNmqlayfmqaYdXk/bejne.html

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

  • Is your am8 xlr connected to the computer sir Dave? or are you using 3rd party device?

    @user-mt5cm4ln3e@user-mt5cm4ln3eАй бұрын

    • In this video, it was connected to the Motu M2 audio interface.

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSolturaАй бұрын

    • Thank you sir! ​@@DaveSoltura

      @user-mt5cm4ln3e@user-mt5cm4ln3eАй бұрын

  • commenting for the algorithm good video 👍👍👍👍👍

    @spookey3114@spookey31143 ай бұрын

  • I think the am8 might sound ever so slightly better, but the k688 design for me is so much better.. I still can’t really decide which one to get but mostly going for the k688

    @ozzpuze@ozzpuze4 ай бұрын

    • You can’t go wrong with either, really. If design matters to you, when audio is this subjective, go for the one you like!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

    • same situation here. objectively the am8 souds better but i dont like the bulky design of it. the k688 on the other hand has a perfect design imo but the sound is as if its too quiet idk

      @cherrysprite2932@cherrysprite29324 ай бұрын

    • i ended up getting the k688, near perfect@@cherrysprite2932

      @ozzpuze@ozzpuze3 ай бұрын

  • Fifine tank 3?

    @IvanDiaz-vz3zm@IvanDiaz-vz3zm7 күн бұрын

  • Am8 is better just because it sound so much more clear at a lesser price. Also there’s the benefit of a stand for those who don’t have an arm yet or are saving up to get a good one vs a cheap one

    @depressedwatermelon411@depressedwatermelon4113 ай бұрын

  • not sure if its my headset but the am8 seems to sound so much better? just like it has more depth? Think I will buy the AM8, glad I FoFound this video

    @BiteSizeWoW@BiteSizeWoW4 ай бұрын

    • Glad you liked it! Enjoy your AM8!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

    • @@DaveSoltura I hope I will! Just started trying out content creation and currently using a headset mic. It's a sennheiser headset but.. all built on mics are crap. Every plosive is pain. This seems a great place to start, didn't see the point spending £400 for my first ever standalone mic

      @BiteSizeWoW@BiteSizeWoW4 ай бұрын

    • @@BiteSizeWoW Agree on all points. Very smart decision. Wishing you all the best!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

  • What is a good xlr for the fifine k688?

    @jarodfondls2810@jarodfondls28104 ай бұрын

    • This should give you an idea: kzhead.info/sun/YMeNp9h_Z6RvgY0/bejne.htmlsi=G4g21sx8BAsn5jV0

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

  • Next Videos : Fifine AM8 VS Fifine K678

    @TopFinancialAdvisor@TopFinancialAdvisor3 ай бұрын

  • @DaveSoltura Why did the AM8 win round 17. The 688 is barely hearable.

    @Alex4n3r@Alex4n3r3 ай бұрын

    • Good question. It resonated more through my headset, but that wasn’t as audible in the final mix. That said if you boosted both more, you would hear the ringing from the K688. It was beginning to bother me. But at fairly average listening levels it should really be no issue. K688 is a fantastic choice!

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura3 ай бұрын

    • Thanks! @@DaveSoltura

      @Alex4n3r@Alex4n3r3 ай бұрын

  • I think the K688 wins overall. But its definitely personal preference

    @littletweeter1327@littletweeter13272 ай бұрын

  • how did you stop the rgb of am8 ??

    @yepno8904@yepno8904Ай бұрын

    • It doesn’t activate in xlr mode 😀

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSolturaАй бұрын

  • Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

    @WahidursMarketingHub@WahidursMarketingHub9 күн бұрын

  • AM8 overall sounded better to me and it's cheaper in price too. Win win.

    @rtek777@rtek7772 ай бұрын

  • AM8 works well

    @spuggeddiee848@spuggeddiee8484 ай бұрын

  • Definetely AM8

    @Y_K_5496@Y_K_5496Ай бұрын

  • Which is better Am8 or A8 Plus?

    @user-gw1xy9hs8v@user-gw1xy9hs8v4 ай бұрын

    • Good question! I’ll consider that video it this gets 20 likes! :) Straightforward answer: am8 for noise canceling, a8 plus for asmr

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын

  • K688 all day!

    @BryantBaudelaire@BryantBaudelaire6 күн бұрын

  • K688 has better sound. (I have both of these too)

    @Dracomies@Dracomies3 ай бұрын

  • am8 is my xodo

    @dennei1183@dennei118325 күн бұрын

  • AM8 wins 🔥

    @GeneralBiggs@GeneralBiggs2 ай бұрын

  • Which is better for ps5 ?

    @abdullahalamri8238@abdullahalamri82382 ай бұрын

    • AM8!!!!

      @carmaze@carmazeАй бұрын

  • i got the k688 so when i seen it lose to the am8 makes me feel like i chose the wrong one😥😥

    @NotChinola@NotChinola4 ай бұрын

    • Check out this video! kzhead.info/sun/mLKDerCFmJVsi5s/bejne.htmlsi=ZTXnebqI30ax9J7d

      @DaveSoltura@DaveSoltura4 ай бұрын
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