fine fine

@Unknown-Thief

Ай бұрын

lmao

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

I know, right? I found it odd, too. It’s apparently the official pronunciation as requested by Fifine.

Am glad I just found this channel am learning a lot ....💪🏾💪🏾

Great video - as always! Love your unboxing setup/ presentation!

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Mike! Means a lot coming from you!

Amazing review Dave! Love that this covers lots of areas

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

Appreciate it, ER! Sometimes I feel the tests are too excessive 😂

Thank you for the detailed and helpful feedback!

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

My pleasure, Emily!

first person ive seen that covers everything

Hello, Dave! New to your channel, and loving your content so far. Could you help me with a mic recommandation that doesn't cost a lot more than the fifine mics (150$ tops), but sounds better overall? The main focus is for streaming, content creation and gaming. It just needs to have some sort of stand or arm included if possible. Thanks a lot!

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

Check out the Maono Pd400x! I have a video on it. Huge sound

After seeing many reviews of Fifine, I have finally decided to buy the k688 thanks to your reviews Dave. Can you recommend audio interfaces for this microphone? (it's the first microphone I'll buy btw)

@lillnips8822

Ай бұрын

don't get the am8 its better then the k688

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

You can get the Focusrite Vocaster 1 or 2 on sale now. They used to be $300 and $150 when launched. Big discounts on Amazon.

Tank3 is to Beyerdynamic M70 Pro X what K688 is to Shure SM7B.

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

Woah! Good catch. Thanks for the info!

@mettymets1

Ай бұрын

this comment made me cancel my tank 3 i had just ordered because the m70 pro x is going for just $80 on amazon rn! had to order one. thanks!

@FIFINE

Ай бұрын

Haha, at least we steer away from a design that is becoming more and more run-of-the-mill.

@theiammike123

Ай бұрын

@@FIFINE oh indeed 🙂. you guys really made it your own👌. I still have your K688 btw 😀🖐️. still as good as the first time ☺️. you guys are a heaven-sent to the audio community ♥️.

@FIFINE

Ай бұрын

@@theiammike123 Wow, such great words. Not sure if we're the right ones to take all these compliments❤🧡💛Anyway, thank you very much for sending the love!

Would you do a RODE PodMic USB review?

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

I’d love to, but not in the near future.

this or pd400?

I still can’t convince myself that I want the Tank 3 or not. On the look for something that will top the K669D for me… Excellent video Dave! Love your stuff!!

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

Thank you, Clay! What use case did you have in mind for your K669d upgrade? :)

@ClayAlan2024

Ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura Just what you see of me. Video podcasting and youtube videos. Thats it for now. I've always tossed around the whole voice acting thing but idk yet. Confidence for that is low haha! But as for topping the K669D for video podcast and youtube content, What do you have in mind?

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

I think you’ll be happy with your setup for a very long time! Any substantial upgrade from there would cost $300+ I think.

@ClayAlan2024

Ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura Thanks Dave! I value your input tremendously!

Great video :D , thanks a lot for your work! Hi, I'm looking for a microphone to do voice-over with a deep and rich tone of voice. Do you think this microphone will do the job? Is the Fifine AM8 better for its sound quality? Thanks for your help!

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

The Tank 3 is a great option! The AM8 has a slightly deeper/richer tone, but I think the build quality and aesthetics of the Tank 3 make it look more pro-this may impact how clients perceive you as a pro.

@FIFINE

Ай бұрын

If your voice is a bit harsh in the first place, then it might be a bit hard for the Tank3 to smooth it out. Since it's a bit more mids and highs forward mic, the K688 should do a better job than the Tank3 in your case.

As someone who would use it for streaming/possibly voice stuff would you Recc the K688 or the AM8? heard what you said about this mic not being the best for singing which had me a bit concerned.

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

Personally the AM8 for singing. :)

@FIFINE

Ай бұрын

If there's any voice recording application involved, the K688 which has slightly better and clearer highs compared to the AM8 should be a better choice.

@Wowheals12

Ай бұрын

@@FIFINE i ended up grabbing the AM8! been using it for a week do far and i’ve been lovin it. Next step whenever i have funds again will def be a SC3 and possibly the H8 headset since my current one is falling apart 😅

@FIFINE

Ай бұрын

@@Wowheals12 The combo of the SC3 and AM8 shouldn't let you down! Look forward to you sharing more use experience on these products!

Good cheap condenser mic that sounds close to hyperx quadcast s?

@TabletClassAct-sc4ro

11 күн бұрын

Or usb mic?

Looks like the same boom arm that came from the Fifine A6T.

Do you think the FIfine Tank 3 is worth the price jump from the K688 and AM8? 😀

@unearthlygoose

Ай бұрын

If you don't need extra build quality, then not really... It is 2x pricier than k688, doesn't sound twice as better tho.

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

@@unearthlygoose Valid take! :)

would you recommend getting this and the SC3?

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

Only if you want the features! Sound quality-wise, any improvement is negligible.

@FIFINE

Ай бұрын

The AM8 may be a better fit for the SC3. As a rule of thumb, the price of an audio interface should be around 1.5 times the price of a mic.

ok so i had ordered this on amazon just now for $76 but then i saw someone mention the m70 pro x from beyerdynamic in the comments and i had never heard of it so looked it up and it's going for $80 (76% off msrp) on amazon as well which i was surprised but excited to see! I cancelled the tank 3 despite really loving what you were saying about it with regards to noise rejection especially (i'm pretty sure the m70 pro x will have excellent rejection as well though). I just can't in good conscience not try out the beyerdynamic at the SAME price given the name and me already owning a pair of their headphones and loving them. I will have to reply to this comment with an update on how it turns out!

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

Wow!! What a steal, and smart move! I would've done the same. I've heard some reviews, and they weren't stellear, but I hope you have a great experience with it. Tell us how it goes!

@mettymets1

Ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura the *real* best deal in the sub $100 mic market? haha

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

@@mettymets1 I want to say possibly... in terms of value, yes. But it would require a proper audio interface to be used and maximized. The Fifine, though clearly inspired by the Beyer in appearance, already offers you clean preamps in USB mode, which the Beyer doesn't have. So it's a vs between a complete package sub $100, and an incomplete package that punches way above its weight class. Congrats on your steal!!

@mettymets1

Ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura yeah that is true if you value portability or need usb functionality the fifine is still great, but if you're willing to fork out just a little extra dough for a good cheap audio interface then $80 seems like robbery based on the reviews i've seen so far. A couple have complained about the highs being too boosted but a majority of them really liked the mic. would you consider covering it? would love to see a review from you on it, your reviews are so insightful! and thanks haha i also have an LG oled monitor coming in on friday that i also got for a relative steal so hyped is an understatement!

what boom arm are you using?

@DaveSoltura

29 күн бұрын

Just the Rode PSA1. :)

Can i use headset with 250ohm by fifine sc1 ?

@DaveSoltura

29 күн бұрын

You can, but I find the volume too low

@FIFINE

10 күн бұрын

It works but it's hard to get the best out of it.

They use an other box, in all unboxings this is the first time i see that new box

How does sound of Tank3 compare to Maono PD400x? Seeking a rich “radio” sound. Thank you. Ps: I was going to keep the K688 that I tried recently but it began to work intermittently after a couple hours. Is reliability an issue w FIFINE?

@DaveSoltura

9 сағат бұрын

The PD400x would be better for that use. I personally haven't encountered a Fifine product failing within the first few hours. I've had an A8 fail after a year, but my K688 has been fine. Have you tried using a separate USB 3.0 cable? 2022 versions of the K688 had USB 2.0 which was providing an intermittent signal to the K688.

@artmaltman

9 сағат бұрын

@@DaveSoltura Thanks for the feedback! As for K688 reliability, I tried the cable that came in the box but also a Thunderbolt 3 cable, just to be sure. Both worked fine at first. Then both did not work. Following morning, they work again, but intermittency is not acceptable. So sad. I liked the sound of the K688.

@DaveSoltura

9 сағат бұрын

@@artmaltman Are you considering pairing it with an audio interface?

@artmaltman

8 сағат бұрын

@@DaveSoltura I will probably switch to XLR for my main desk, but I like having the USB option for the first few months PLUS for travel. Do you think XLR would be more reliable on K688? That does make sense, given how much simpler it would be electronically in the microphone.

@DaveSoltura

8 сағат бұрын

@@artmaltman Yes, because I suspect it's the preamps or a/d converters that conked out. The XLR connection is a different mechanism. That's the beauty of a USB + XLR mic! This latest video features the AM8, but also applies to the K688: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYKD1497p8THlqw.html

D: Probably fifine's best mic so far! I don't know if that's just me, but noise is kinda too loud and it doesn't really handle plosives well. But overall, it's an amazing mic!

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

Hm, which noise is loud? Also, imagine if we added a wind screen over it, like the K688 and AM8. It isn't half bad for only having internal plosive rejection. :)

@unearthlygoose

Ай бұрын

​@@DaveSoltura you can hear the noise pretty loud on 3:09, while i couldn't hear any noise on your k688 review and pretty much a lot of other mic reviews also, second windscreen will make plosives a lot less noticeable, but it would make the mic look pretty big and kinda ugly lol

@giladkingsley

Ай бұрын

It's pretty awesome and the noise is not very noticeable

@unearthlygoose

Ай бұрын

@@giladkingsley yeah, it is not, but it is still louder compared to other mics

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

@@unearthlygoose Ah yeah! I'm very far from the mic in those shots, so boosting in post causes the noise floor to go up. It's superb with noise rejection, but you do need to be super up close! And yeah, nvm the windscreen ha!

worth upgrading to this from a k688?

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

For sound, not really!

@dukeofdangle1280

Ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura thought the same, but i may get it just for the looks lol

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

@@dukeofdangle1280 And looks do help!!

@FIFINE

Ай бұрын

Mics with different characteristics, if you're happy with the K688, there's really no such need to replace it.

i just freaking bought the am8 yesterday and this released.....

@Unknown-Thief

Ай бұрын

then return it..?

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

The am8 punches way above its price. I’d still be very happy with it! You get warmer tones and don’t need to be as close.

@HarbringerSalami

Ай бұрын

@@Unknown-Thief in my country, change of mind isn’t applicable as a return option 🥲

@FIFINE

Ай бұрын

Never mind, the price of the AM8 is much lower. If you have gone for the AM8, then just believe that it's better than the Tank3.😉 At least in gaming, Tank3 isn't going to beat the AM8 for sure, especially in a much nosier environment.

My box didn't look like that. Nor did mine come with an xlr cable. Dang it.

@DaveSoltura

Ай бұрын

Oh! When did you get yours?

@BacktotheRetroReview

Ай бұрын

​​@DaveSoltura 3 months ago. Love your reviews. The tank 3 was my very first mic review. Done a few since and love it.

@FIFINE

Ай бұрын

Haha don't get bothered, it's just the different versions that are sold on different platform, but the mic is the exact same.

I miss the warmth. Sigh.

So many shameless plugs lol. Fifine better give you a Fifine pay check lol

Didnt come with a cable!!!

@FIFINE

10 күн бұрын

They're different versions! The same mic but comes with different accessories.

@VenomTheCat

10 күн бұрын

@@FIFINE where do I get the other version?

@FIFINE

10 күн бұрын

@@VenomTheCat The local dealer or resellers. Our official sales channels of Amazon and AliExpress and website may launch this version, but it hasn't been available yet.

This looks like a worse version of the beyerdynamic m70 pro X

@FIFINE

Ай бұрын

Lol, a shock mount makes or breaks the business.