FIFINE Podcast Microphone K688 with Boom Arm, USB/XLR Dynamic Mic Kit with Mute Button, 3.5mm Headphones Jack for Studio/Music Recording/Streaming Compatible with PC/Computer/XLR Mixer - K688CT

This FIFINE mic delivers crisp, clear sound for podcasts and streaming. Plug-and-play USB setup is effortless, sturdy metal build with adjustable stand. Good noise rejection and volume control. Punches above its price, great entry-level mic.

The Fifine K688 is a nice microphone with USB and XLR connectivity, offering great flexibility. While it delivers solid performance, be careful when handling it, as it can be slightly resonant. This mic truly shines when used with XLR, providing better sound quality and control. It’s easy to use, well-built, and though lightweight, it feels sturdy enough. For beginners who don’t want to invest in an audio interface just yet—or those looking for a portable, plug-and-play option—the K688 is a solid choice. Plus, it can grow with you if you decide to upgrade to an audio interface later. The zero-latency monitoring is a great feature, and with Fifine moving the capsule back, it’s now less prone to plosives. For the best results, position the mic at a 45-degree angle to your mouth and use the included windshield.

I'm really impressed with the FIFINE K688. The design and build quality are excellent – it feels solid and well-made right out of the box. The sound quality is amazing for the price, delivering clear and professional audio that's perfect for streaming, podcasting, or voiceovers. It was also incredibly easy to set up and start using, even for someone who isn’t super tech-savvy. Highly recommend this mic to anyone looking for high performance without breaking the bank! A big thanks to FifineJane for sending this over to me – really appreciate it! Amazing quick and supportive service from her!

The microphone is great, crisp & clean vocals and extremely good for a budget microphone. I won't be needing an upgrade for years to come. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because the stand doesnt match up to the quality of the microphone. It's quite flimsy, noisy and I have to constantly re-tighten the joints as for some reason they loosen up & the microphone begins to drop out of place. Microphone 5* Stand 2*

If you told me a 60 quid microphone could sound this good, I'd have asked you if you'd been huffin solder fumes again. Yet here I am, 2 weeks in with the K688, and me voice comes through so clear and crisp I half expect Spotify to start sending me cheques. Sexy? Aye, enough to make Barry White rise from the grave and tell me to sod off for treddin on his turf. Unidirectional pickup means it couldn’t care less about the chaos around me: dogs barking, neighbours coughing like they’re trying to get a spot in a Victorian TB ward, or me hammering on the keyboard like I’m sendin Morse code to the afterlife. The pop filter? Dense, suede-like, and posh enough that I briefly thought about donning a monocle. Blocks plosives and wind like a bouncer at Wetherspoons - quick, ruthless, and wonderin why I'm in here on a Tuesday night. I run mine through a GoXLR, EQ’d to taste (because if you can’t make yourself sound like a smooth-talking late-night DJ, what’s the point). But straight out the box? It slaps harder than a Chuck Norris roundhouse - clean, brutal, and you’ll be telling the grandkids about it. In USB mode, it’s basically its own audio interface: plug headphones straight in, twiddle volume and gain like a proper tech wizz, and mute it with a tap that makes you feel like you’re defusing a Bond villain’s nuke. Switch to XLR and them extras disappear, but who cares? Me GoXLR’s already got it covered. Ease of Use & Setup: Absolute doddle. Plug it in, job done. No drivers, no faffing, no sacrificing a goat to the tech gods. It’s the dictionary definition of plug-and-play. Compatibility: If it’s got a USB port, this mic will play nice with it. PC, laptop, maybe even your nan’s smart fridge if you’re daft enough to try. Basically, if it can record audio, the K688 will shake its hand and get on with the job. Durability: Built like it’s ready for nuclear apocalypse. Metal body solid enough to fend off burglars, sat in a plastic shock mount that’s smarter than it looks (plastic stops it rattling like a cheap cymbal). Suspended in elastic bands, it shrugs off knocks and vibrations like a hungover bloke ignoring his alarm. Bottom line? The K688 makes you wonder why people blow hundreds on “premium” mics. It’s the audio equivalent of discovering the corner chippy makes a curry that humiliates the posh Indian down the road: cheap, cheerful, and bloody brilliant.

Picked up the FIFINE K688 kit for podcasting and streaming, and it’s pretty solid. Sound quality is clear and professional enough for home use, and the boom arm makes positioning easy. USB and XLR options are handy depending on your setup, and the mute button is a nice touch for quick silencing. Only minor gripe is the 3.5mm headphones jack is a bit fiddly, and the kit feels slightly bulkier than expected. Otherwise, great all-in-one starter mic kit – decent sound, solid build, and good value for money.

The Fifine K688 is honestly one of the best microphones I’ve used in this price range. The build quality is solid, the sound is clear and rich, and it’s super easy to set up. Perfect for podcasts, streaming, and YouTube videos. Totally worth every penny!

Being a dynamic microphone, the K688 is best suited to situations like podcasts, where the user is the focus. The reason for this is due to the fact dynamic microphones are far less sensitive than condenser mics, requiring the user to be closer (around 2-6 inches from the diaphragm), and in doing so allows them to isolate your vocals and reject background noises far, far better. The K688 is a dual XLR/USB microphone, which means if you already have an audio interface or mixer, then you just need to connect via an XLR cable (not included) and you're away. If you haven't jumped into the world of XLR just yet, then you can connect the K688 via the USB-C to USB-A cable and it's up and running - albeit not quite at the same sound quality of the XLR - but it is one of the best sounding USB mics around. However, the combo route means that should you upgrade your audio gear later down the line, the K688 is able to accommodate the change to XLR. The K688 looks and feels fantastic, with a metal body and metal shock mount, along with the best feeling pop filter I've ever felt - it's almost velvet feeling, that whilst a little too thin on the top, it feels absolutely wonderful. The pop filter whilst feeling absolutely dreamy, is a little too thin, especially at the top, and because of the K688's capsule not being fully recessed from the grille, this means it doesn't reject plosives quite as well at times, but with proper microphone technique and position, this can be rectified - you could also tug the pop filter up a little more to create more of a distance, but this may also effect vocals. The K688 is a genuinely good microphone, and it offers a great opportunity to those already in the XLR scene, and those that just want a plug-and-play USB microphone with the option to upgrade to XLR later down the line.