FIFINE USB Podcast Condenser Microphone Recording On Laptop, No Need Sound Card Interface and Phantom Power-K669

So I got this microphone with no particular expectations, but I did need a microphone to have at a secondary location. However, my budget would not allow me to get what I use for the content I normally correct which is Marantz MPM-2000u Microphone. The TLDR is I am beyond impressed with the sound quality of this microphone for the price of admission. So lets get into the list of pros and cons!Pros:-Universal Plug and Play- Plug in and just works (tested on MacOS Catalina, Windows 10, and Manjaro Linux)-Solid build quality (has a nice metal feel and weight to it even though its much smaller than my Marantz)-Sound quality- I could rant and rave for hours about this but my expectation were low and I have now had to readjust what my expectations of the sound quality of lower cost mics do to this one. ( I would put the sound quality just slightly behind the Blue Yeti)-Price- The barrier to entry for Podcasting, Gaming, content creation etc just got lowered. This is hands down a great starting microphone for any new content creator, or gamer looking for a low cost streaming microphone.-Physical Volume Control- This has a physical volume button on the actual microphone which is a great thing to have if you have ever done any audio recordings (this is something my 100+ dollar Marantz mic doesnt even have)Cons-No headphone jack- So you cant monitor your own audio but given the price it is understandable-USB cord- The USB cord is built into the mic so it is not replaceable cord is decent length but could be maybe just a bit longer though at this price for the microphone does it really matter?-Sound quality- I know i put this as a pro a very big one this is more for audiophiles etc. While this mic punches in a weight class 2 to 3 times its price in sound quality, this mic will pick up some background noise that those more expensive mic more than likely wont.Those are really the only "Cons" and they are not really cons more critiques for Fifine for when they do their next version of this mic. This is a quality microphone hitting well above its weight class.

Excellent value for the money!I got this mostly to keep on my desk to use for voice calls for Discord. Everyone has said the quality sounds good. I agree from the recordings I've made. I didn't even plan on using it for recording music/instruments, but I've done a little testing and IMO it's good enough for doing that in a pinch. I also love the color choices (I got green). Such a great mic!

The K669 sounds really good on speech, especially at it's price point. It's super easy to use, and it comes in different colors too! I also tested out the mic for musical application; it's a bit sensitive, making it difficult to use for aggressive and dynamic vocals, but it sounds quite good on softer singing styles. It actually sounds alright on acoustic guitar too, so with some practice, you could get good results from this mic.If you're a beginner, or just looking for something affordable and high quality, this is a great mic to go with!

The media could not be loaded. I bought this as my first upgrade but still at a beginner’s level.What I love: It’s super easy to use. You literally just plug it in and it’s ready to go. It immediately improved my audio quality and therefore also made my editing a lot easier too.What is just so-so: It is nice is that it does come with its own tripod but it isn’t very pose-able. The mic itself can only be tilted up or down and the tripod can only able to be used in the position shown in the photos. But it sits well and is very sturdy.I read about this brand in a book by a long time VO and it was the brand he started his career with.Pink is my favorite color; so this to me is super cuteI can’t wait to try it with a mic stand.It has a USB plug and play cord and so far that is working well. At this point I’m not sure about the durability but it has a nice solid feel so I’m guessing that it is well built but I will only know that for certain after using it for some time.So far one week into using it and I am very happy with this purchase. I can see using it for quite a while to get up and going before I’m ready for another upgrade.For the price point 5 stars.

I was having trouble with the sound from my camera microphone. This is an excellent microphone for my Zoom calls; at a great price

Very satisfied with this mic. In fact, it is too good for my use-case, I use it for voice-chat in game.I wouldn't want to say it is overkill, as there really isn't anything negative about having a mic that is overqualified for its purpose, better sound quality is always better. I've placed it next to my monitor, about 3 feet from my mouth, and it picks up my voice perfectly, I can whisper and am still audible to others.I like the construction of it, it's sturdy and the tri-pod it rests on is stable. It is also visually appealing in the sense that it makes my workstation feel more complete.some minor feedback, for improvement:1. I wish there was a mute button, or a slightly easier to turn volume knob (not that there's anything wrong with this one). The tactile experience could be improved a little, but it isn't a real con to the current product.2. Would prefer some software to accompany it, something to easily test and calibrate the voice. However, currently it is perfectly fine, it's 100% plug and play, nothing you need to do whatsoever. I found myself testing it with Audacity, which is a free app.3. Personally I would rather have a nicer looking logo or have the logo in a place where it can be hidden from sight.