Today, I have the FiFine K678 USB Condenser Microphone in the Audio Hotline Studio! This is a relatively budget friendly USB mic. It isn't insanely cheap, but it is cheaper than the Blue Yeti (comparison in video, timestamps available below). I talk about the basics of this mic, I unbox it, I talk about the specs and I throughly test it out! If you have any additional questions, feel free to leave a comment or contact me by email (info below).
If you are trying to make an educated buying decision, and are considering this mic, be sure to check out the testing and audio samples and see if this is right for you! Every person has different expectations of audio gear. If the features are what you need, and you like the sound, then it is right for you!
Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time!
======TIMESTAMPS======
Intro: 0:00 - 0:38
Some Basics of this Video and Mic: 0:38 - 1:35
Disclaimer: 1:35 - 2:06
Unboxing the FiFine K678: 2:06 - 3:32
My Opinion on Product Quality: 3:32 - 4:04
K678 Microphone Features: 4:04 - 4:49
My Opinion On Mic Features: 4:49 - 5:04
Blue Yeti Features VS K678 Features: 5:04 - 5:44
K678 Technical Specs: 5:45 - 6:45
My Opinion AND Some Confusion about the Specs: 6:45 - 7:10
Testing Intro and Disclaimers: 7:10 -7:32
Proximity: 7:32 - 7:41
Plosives: 7:41 - 8:00
Noise Rejection: 8:00 - 8:13
Polar Pattern Test (White Noise:) 8:13 - 8:27
Post Processing Test: 8:27- 8:46
Distance Test: 8:46 - 9:01
Acoustic Guitar Test: 9:01 - 9:15
Disclaimer: 9:15 - 9:26
MORE TESTING:
Blue Yeti VS FiFine K678: 9:26 - 10:39
Video Summary / My Opinion: 10:39 - 13:10
My Grad for the FiFine K678: 13:10 - 13:37
Outro / Thank you!: 13:37 - 14:26
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======CHANNEL INFO======
Email: audiohotline@gmail.com
Website: audiohotlinegear.com
Merch: teespring.com/stores/audiohotline
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======PRODUCTS IN REVIEW======
*Affiliate Links Below*
FiFine K678 Links:
Amazon: amzn.to/2RUxrpi
Blue Yeti Links:
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Stedman PS101 (Pop Filter I am using)
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B&H:
Cheaper Alternative pop Filter:
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GEAR I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS (w/ affiliate links):
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Sigma EF 35mm f1/4 (Cheaper Alternative to Canon):
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Tamron EF 24-70 f/2.8:
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4:
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Tamron E-Mount 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens:
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Sigma EF 24mm f/1.4:
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Sigma E-Mount 35m f/1.4:
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Tamron EF 15-30mm f/2.8:
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Sigma EF 18-35mm f/1.8 (APS-C):
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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L (MACRO):
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Moza Slypod:
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Atomos Ninja V:
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Aputure 120D MKii:
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Aputure Light Dome II:
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Godox SL60w:
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B&H: bhpho.to/35FMNUw
Impact Fresnel:
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Manfrotto Tripod:
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Rode Video Mic Pro+:
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Hercules Mic Stand:
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Zoom H6:
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Zoom H5:
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Apollo Twin Quad:
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Mogami XLR:
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Monoprice XLR (Cheaper XLR Alternative):
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SE Dynamite:
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This guy is awesome, he gives all the information you need plus a bunch of laughs and smiles. Thanks man for being awesome!
For sure
agreed
Agree, couldn't help but give that bloke a like
Most def
Yes
Okay, that vignette in the beginning was great. More of that, please.
I usually do not leave comments on KZhead videos but the way this guy deliveres his reviewes its hilarious. Love it and subbed
Usually I listen to these videos in the background while I do something else, but that unboxing segment had be me engaged.
I actually think the FiFine sounds slightly warmer. 🤷♂️ Great video as always you FIFINE ASS MAN. 😚
I really like that in the end of the video you give your opinion wether you recommend a product or not and gave them scores. That's really helpful
This is the most fun review I've ever seen on KZhead
Thank you for such an honest review. I am now confident in buying the FiFine K678!
Just what I needed to hear to make my purchase. And the right pop filter from your recommendation. You rock dude
You literally cracked me up. I went back several times just to laugh some more. I loved your review on each, was very thorough.
Thanks for making such an awesome review and talking about the specifics of the K678! Really enjoy your video👍👍
I laughed more than I should have at that unboxing skit. Good stuff. Enjoyable yet detailed review. Good, good stuff. Keep it up. 🤓
I love the way how you give us a reviews! Very informative and well tested. So we’ll have the idea which one is worth it. Especially when it comes the quality and the prices! Thank you so much! Looking forward to watch more reviews from you Sir! Thank you again 🙏❤️
That segment was absolute GOLD, great video
this video is awesome in sooo many reasons! delivers, quality, humor, authenticity and solved my question. thank you soooo much
I've seen a lot of reviews about this mic and this one is absolutely the best one. Thanks.
Amazing vídeo. Amazing test. Thanks from Brasil 🎉
I purchased this microphone after watching this review! I’m very satisfied with the quality of the microphone when considering its price. I’m also using AKG Lyra and I cannot feel the sound differences between the two when having conversations over the discord or Teams . Good product for the price!
I love your video man It packs up w entertainment humour and also great detailed information 🤣🤣 Its like U killed all The Mic Review video in the market 🤣
Deyum! Love the style of your videos man! We need more people just like you! Subed!
I just bought it today and I get it tomorrow super excited to try it out!! love your video totally made my day.
How do you like it? if you dont mind me asking..
@@eli8069 I LOVE IT! My voice sounds really clear
@@E.Kari__ thanks for the feedback!
PLOSIVE TEST SOLD ME. Getting one now through your referral link! Thanks for the great content! And subbed!
Thank you! I appreciate it!
What a saucy review. Thank you very much (for the review and the laughs)
thank you for this review! I also adore your background, I don't even know if it is real or with greenscreen stuff haha
It is actually real. It was a pain to get that matte black paint to look good, and even, but I am happy I did it!
Really informative video that was exactly what i was looking for. thanks!
loved the video and the way you reviewed it! thanks!
TOP NOTCH QUALITY VIDEO
10:23 This Man Ben Pushin P Lol 🤣 Good Video Bro. Its Entertaining
Sensational video! I am excited to purchase one, but I have a huge doubt between the K678 and K690 models. Which has the best cost benefit? Success in the channel, knowing today and I'm really enjoying it.
Didnt think you could beat the Barking dogs from previous video.. but... that unboxing man.. thaaaat unboxing.. hahaha
This review has been great! I've been looking at microphones lately and shall I say I'm very happy to find this review. Thank you so much. Sending love from Indonesia!
Salaam Nadia! I've bought the mic for my podcast (kzhead.info/tools/3bg0BjtHsMpB2xO6N-K21g.html) and I can only recommend it !
This video was great, subbing
This is the funniest unboxing video I have ever seen!😄
I just bought this stuff...thank you dude!
Your studio looks fine. I like the minimalistic look of it.
don't you mean... fifine....
@@WhatIsThisHelpMe 😂😂
@@WhatIsThisHelpMe 🤘
Hey, nice review man! I think I'm getting one for myself! :) btw, you remind me of David Spade! lol.
Just ordered, used your link. Good video. Amazon Prime Day saved me 20%. Mic/Pop filter $78.
I got mine for 54 dollars
About to get my first Microphone and I think this is the perfect option
I am watching this 9 months later but that dance at the end is still pertinent.
Congrat for the amazing job here, man. I'm almost in love with you. lol
Yo this guys been working his ass off for 2 years an deservers more subs ....wtf
His fun personality reminds me of Zach Kornfeld lol, great review! I'll be checking out more fs
Super review, thanks
As always a great video! No interest in a usb mic but love your videos so I'll watch anyway. Plus you know mic nerd... haha As other comments have stated the raw audio from this fifine I think sounds like it has a much more balanced profile, the yeti sounds a bit more flat and hollow? Borderline tiny at times. EQ of course helps any mic so there's that. Would have been great if like you said they did their own design but oh well! haha
Is no-one going to talk about the sheer dedication Fifine Microphone has in replying to all these comments? Like dang.
Right? It is super cool.
Omg what a review, your touch is incredibly original. You were born for that. REMEMBER MY COMMENT when you reach 10M !!
I just ordered one because I have a blue yeti that I use daily for work from home stuff but it’s sooooo big and I wanted the same thing but smaller. it’s now $39 on Amazon at that price figured it was worth a shot. glad to see someone that knows their sh!t says it’s exactly what I wanted ! (small cost efficient version of the yeti) RAD thank you
Great vid@
trust me ,with your good content ,you deserve 1M subscrib
There's nothing labeled in the video (at 8:27) about what post process you used. Could you add explanation when you have a spare moment? Nice video, thanks
That 2:00 segment made me subscribe loveit
I ordered this mic back when it was brand new. It was originally listed for $45.... stupid good for that price lol
Great review, thanks. I will purchase this mic!
Thank you for choosing our mic
@@FIFINE I ended up buying your mic and I have no regrets. Great quality and sound. Thank you!!
@@RenierWessels Glad to hear you enjoy using the mic. Hope it can serve you for a long time
@@FIFINE Oh I just realized that you guys are answering people's questions here, thats really cool! I have a question: I need to buy a new, longer cable for my Fifine K678, but I can't find any that have the small 'filters' on it, only regular micro usb cables used to charge phones. Do you think it'd make any difference in noise or something like that if I got one of them for my K678? Thank you! :)
@@Iaru333 Because the K678 you got uses the older type of connector, not any micro-USB cable works for sure. Instead of replacing the cable, we would recommend using a powered USB hub to extend the cable length.
This really helped 🔥
Thank you boss!
"Fine fine" lol that can't be the pronunciation. Great vid though
That is the way the company wants it pronounced, and they informed me on how to say it. My first couple reviews, I said it the way it seems like it should be said (Fi Fine). Then I ended up talking to some of their reps and doing some voiceovers for them. That is what all of them have told me “Fain Fain”... I agree though, definitely weird 😂 It is kind of like how Sony initially wanted to be pronounced “Sunny”... both got somewhat lost in translation. Also, I am not saying FiFine is going to reach Sony level success haha.
@@AudioHotline well.. i stand corrected haha. Thanks for the response! Best of luck w your channel
I just mentioned this in your other video ...so can I spell my name is spelled B o b and it's pronounced Michael? Yeah, Nah.
FineFine minus the 1st ne = FiFine BOB + a terrible analogy = Michael
@Kareza Alonso I am only messing with you, I agree it is weird.
Thanks for review
Thank you for this wonderful review, I'm definitely going to try this one out, but I have one question though: how do you call the extention part you added at the end of the mic stand in order to get that 90° tilt? I've been trying to find it online, but don't even know how it's called... 😅
kzhead.info/sun/fq2LoZxpg2iKn3A/bejne.html
I prefer the blue yeti up close but then again for the price, Fifine is very impressive.
ok gonna get this on payday Thanks for the review
I'm very minimalistic so I love your setup-
Mic collection!
nice review man
Damn this mic holds up pretty well against the blue yeti. I’m sold
How the fuck does this guy only have these many subs this channel is criminaly underated
Bruh u funny 🤣😂😆 great review I'm about to get this microphone to better my audio
Just bought this on the back of this review - thank you. It’s been a real surprise for the money - feels built like a tank, sounds crisp and clear, looks like all it needs is a little wig and moustache just to finish the cute appeal 😂
Very well made gj!
Man it sounds so similar to the blue yeti. I'm definately getting this one
So... umm did you get it? How is it?... I'm thinking of getting it myself...
@@adithya4804 I actually did buy it and Im seriously happy with the purchase. Its totally worth it!
@@rivalnevam6937ohhkk thanks
Great review! Entertaining and informative. Thanks!
I love this K678 too, in Cambodia price is 75 $ .
great vid bro!
bought this. very nice. :)
man you´re so funny, i like this video so much lol
enjoyable review with good info. thanks! question - if I have the microphone 16-18 inches away, do I still need a pop filter?
The pop filter is not quite necessary, cuz you can achieve the same effect by turning the mic around 10-20 degrees off-axis so that the air will not blow straight into the mic. But your talking range is slightly further than we recommend, it's better to be around 5 inches for the best sound quality.
Nice content bro. You deserve many subscribers. BTW is this good for smart phone??
Hi Munlti Trend, it can work with mobiles via a proper adapter, but we would not say it's good for smartphone, because this mic is designed for using with computer in the first place.
You're amazing!
Love the mustache bro
Thanks bro
great job ... thx
Super video! I applauded for ₹100.00 👏👏
Officially at my breaking point here with receiving the same comment 😂. If you are going to leave a question about me saying “Fine Fine” here is my default answer: “Fine Fine” is the way the company wants it pronounced, and they informed me on how to say it. My first couple reviews, I said it the way it seems like it should be said (Fi Fine). Then I ended up talking to some of their reps and doing some voiceovers for them. That is what all of them have told me “Fain Fain”... I agree though, definitely a little weird 😂
Yep. If you go to their channel, on their own uploaded videos, they pronounce it "Fine Fine"
Oh i love you 🥰 I'm just to decide which one i choose and you give me the answer ☺️
I love the drama part!! 😭😂
Damn nice style :D
I love the fifine, it’s so cute
HELLO! UR VIDEOS ARE AWESOME! i have a question, the new FIFINE K683 are similar or worst? have similar specs, but i dont know. im searching to buy a mic this week! greetings
Hi there. It depends on your main purpose and whether the microphone suits your application. If you are going to use a microphone on Mac, the K683A which has the 2-in-1 USB Cable should be the choice for you. If your main purpose is for vocal, then the K678 which has 2mm larger capsule than K683A will make you sound warmer and deeper.
hi, i bought this mic and i have a problem in static noise. even while monitoring and the mic is muted, when i turned the volume to 100, i will hear a loud white noise? is this normal? how can i fix it?
What a review :o
You need more subs good sir.
hey great review and have just got one, how do you go about putting the 5/8 - 3/8 adapter back in the other one??
I just laughed so hard! cute video
Man you're so great
I have a lot of smiles in this video, The footage Quality is Top notch. Thank you a lot
Omg this is insane
Review the maono au-903 fairy pleaase, it’s a cheaper option for me where I live since I can buy it directly from the manufacturer in china instead of going to through “authorized” sellers who jack the price up a bit. That mic competes with blue yetti another rip off, but is priced at $75 and has 2 patterns AND what you wanted to see a higher recording spec up to 24bits just not sure about sound quality if you check their spec sheet online the sound signature of the mic looks almost flat except for the 20-80hz range where it seems to be boosted a bit. Please consider reviewing it, id love to see what you think about it but I think I’ll be getting that soon
Right now I'm having a hard time choosing between the Maono Au-903 and Fifine k678.
Fifine K678 nice sharing
Nice video
On all videos I saw about this mic I always hear ‘FineFine’
PEN15 😂 great production
The yeti sounds a little more clear, but for the price, I think fifine wins
Honestly you won’t be able to tell the difference without a comparison. These two are super close