FIFINEPodcast Microphone Four Pickup Patterns USB Mic with Mute Button, Gain Knob& Monitoring Headphone Jack Computer Mic for Recording Instruments, YouTube, Gaming, Voice-Over,Vocal,Stream-K690

Hey everyone! Today, we’re checking out the FIFINE Podcast Microphone—a USB mic with four pickup patterns that’s perfect for podcasting, streaming, and recording. But is it any good? Let’s find out!🔄 Unboxing & Build QualityInside the box, you get the mic itself, a solid metal stand, a USB cable, and a user guide. The build quality is impressive—sturdy metal construction, a smooth volume dial, and a convenient mute button. For a budget mic, it feels premium.🎛️ Features & Pickup PatternsThis mic has four pickup patterns—cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional, and stereo—so whether you're recording solo, interviewing a guest, or streaming, there's a mode for you. Plus, it’s plug-and-play on Windows, Mac, and even PS5—no drivers needed!• Cardioid Mode – Focuses on your voice, great for solo podcasts and streaming.• Omnidirectional Mode – Picks up sound from all around, ideal for group discussions.• Bidirectional Mode – Perfect for interviews.• Stereo Mode – Adds depth for music or ASMR recordings.The audio is crisp, clear, and warm, with minimal background noise in cardioid mode. It’s not quite pro studio level, but for the price, it’s one of the best USB mics out there.👍 Pros & Cons✅ Pros:✔️ Excellent sound for the price✔️ Four pickup patterns = versatile✔️ Plug-and-play, no hassle✔️ Solid metal build❌ Cons:❌ No XLR option for advanced setups❌ Picks up keyboard noise in omnidirectional mode🏆 Final VerdictFor under £60, this is one of the best USB microphones for beginners. Whether you're podcasting, gaming, or making YouTube videos, the FIFINE Podcast Mic delivers impressive quality without breaking the bank.

My Blue Snowball mic was coming up to 10 years old, having done sterling service, so it needed to be replaced. My first instinct was to go with the Blue Yeti, it seemed ideal...but I had a look around first, and found the FiFine K690-B, which seemed to be a Yeti clone, but considerably cheaper. Now, I'm usually an advocator of the adage....you get what you pay for....but this FiFine mic proved an exception. Its build quality is superb, all metal, and a sturdy desk stand, easily the equal of the Yeti. The mic has the 4 polar PU patterns, omni, bi, cardioid, and importantly, stereo. I would be using only cardioid and, mostly, stereo. They all work flawlessly. The mic is sensitive, but I had no problem with unwanted background noise. It also has a variable gain control, the pattern switch, a monitor mic control, and a mute button. The recorded sound in all modes is full and rich, much better than my outgoing mic. I record solo stringed instruments, and the stereo setting coped with this admirably, as did the cardioid. The immediacy of the sound is particularly noteworthy. Setup of the mic on Windows 10 is completely automatic. Now, what are the cons? For me, it's a matter of ergonomics. FiFine could have improved upon the Yeti control layout by bringing the mic gain control to the front of the mic, where the headphone monitor gain is already. The polar pattern switch can remain at the rear, although I can't see any reason why all of the controls couldn't be at the front. I have no information on how good it is for gaming, as I don't game. Other than this, the mic is a great buy, and thoroughly recommended.

I grabbed this as I was in a dire need of an upgrade in the microphone department; for my Youtube tutorials, gaming, and other areas. I was previously using a Samson GoMic USB Condenser.I know/knew that the Blue Yeti had been around for more than a decade at this point, but I also had to assume that there'd been enough time for a competitor to be born. After doing some digging, and watching Youtube videos--I came across this.I can say that I'm not disappointment. It offers crystal clear and reasonably balanced sound. I really am stoked and looking forward to playing more with the Stereo option. It's an all metal-build which makes it feel incredibly sturdy, and as much as I hate to the use the buzzword--"premium".I will say that the marketing material isn't clear, but what I received does use a USB-C port on the mic itself, and you do get a USB-C to USB-A cable in the box. The cable feels equally good quality, and as a good length. But I ended up using a USB-C to USB-C cable that I had laying around, it works/records just fine.The stand that it comes with itself is sturdy enough, but I feel also too low. So what you see in the photo is a third-party stand, with a third-party windshield. The mount is something I designed and 3D printed, and will be make free as well as easy to find.This is, probably, the optimal mic position, especially for stereo recording. Which the LED light to indicate of you're "hot" or muted, should be facing you. The knob for volume, and selector switch for the patterns are actually facing away from you.

This microphone is great value for money. I've been using it for over 6 months and it has served me very well. The design is very slick and clean. The sound quality is good but not as clean as more expensive counterparts. However, this mic is very easy to use and the different functions are not complicated at all. I would recommend this mic as it is one of the best in the price range.

Great microphone offering different pickup patterns.Made like a tank, feels really expensive.Audio quality is impressive for the price.Pros:4 different pickup patternsSolid build qualityEasily accessible mute buttonGreat designMatt black looks sleek 😎Long USB cable providerConsAudio can be a bit noisy, so recommend post processing a bitAlthough the included stand is good the mic still sits low so I'd recommend a boom arm for convenience and optimum audio clarity.