This Microphone Does It All | Fifine AM8 Review

[@Andyhhhdx]

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[@Ebbzzor]

When this or k688 gets an internal shock mount similar to sm7b they are going to be killers

[@Andyhhhdx]

Absolutely. Hopefully it's in the pipeline for a future release :)

[@Calvin.The.Unfindable]

excellent review Buddy. i think its good to have the choice of USB or XLR cable input. i hope you have had a good weekend.

[@Andyhhhdx]

Thank you as always :) I do like these microphones which give you the option of both XLR or USB, it means if my mixing desk ever breaks then I can still use the same microphone through the USB :) Hope you're well mate.

[@UNKNOWN_141-w4p]

What is your honest preference for a microphone for this price point that utilises USB audio? I've researched and landed on brands such as the Fifine am8, audio-technica AT2020 USB, audio-technica 2100x USB, and Samson Q2U.

[@Andyhhhdx]

Hello buddy, I hope you're well. I've used a number of the Fifine microphones and they've all performed extremely well, especially for the price of them. I've not personally used any of the Audio Technica stuff or the Samson Q2U, but I do have a friend that has the Samson Q2U and they love it. There are several live streams on our channel where we show some of the Fifine microphones in action so you get an idea of what they sound like. We do a weekly live stream which I schedule around when I find price drops on products that i'm going to show. You're more than welcome to come into one of the streams and I can show you the microphones.

[@SpaceRanger21]

Great review which covers everything! We need more reviewers like this! :)

[@Andyhhhdx]

Thank you buddy, i'm glad the video has been useful. Really appreciate you taking the time to comment on the video. I hope you have a great day.

[@thenotoriousbird]

you doing the tests on the microphone solidified my purchase, im glad i know im getting what i paid for

[@Andyhhhdx]

Thank you buddy, i'm glad the video has helped you out :)

[@Andyhhhdx]

Hello :-)

[@GGundamBlue]

Great video mines on the way with the fifine mixer i was wonderint about the rgb when connected to XLR thanks again

[@Andyhhhdx]

Hello buddy, I hope you're well :) If you've only got the XLR cable plugged into the mic and into the mixer then the RGB lights won't light up. It needs the USB cable plugged in too so it can delivery the power needed for the lights to come on. You can plug the USB cable into your computer and still plug the mixer in and use the XLR connection, just make sure you set the Fifine SC3 mixer as your microphone in your operating system. I hope this helps :)

[@Clark-hj6vz]

Can I use this with my iPad 10th generation? I do have the type c connection. Also can I use it for podcasting?

[@Andyhhhdx]

Hello there, I hope you're well :) I don't have an iPad to test it out myself but it looks as though it should work. Fifine recommends using the official adaptor from Apple to convert the port to USB C. It should be fine for podcasting. Here's the info from their website: It works when using with a proper USB adapter. But we recommend using it only with Windows and Mac computers, since the quality of the adapters may vary and the low-battery status of your phone may affect the performance of the mic. Android with a micro-USB port needs a micro-USB male to type-A female adapter. Android with a type-C port needs a type-C male to type-A female adapter. iPhone/iPad with a lightning port needs a lightning male to type-A female adapter. iPhone/iPad with a type-C port needs a type-C male to type-A female adapter. ⚠Highly recommend the adapter from Apple store if you do want to use the mic for your Apple mobiles. www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter www.apple.com/shop/product/MD821AM/A/lightning-to-usb-camera-adapter

[@HomunculusSynapses]

Hoping to get a quick reply, but does this cover up air conditioner running in the background????

[@Andyhhhdx]

Hello buddy, chances are it's going to pick up the air conditioning unless you turn the volume of the microphone down and have it really close to your mouth. Another option you have is running the microphone through RTX voice and this does a great job at removing any background noise and should remove the air conditioning noise too.

[@thevicefn]

Hi Andy! What would you recommend, AM8 or the K688? Both are well in my budget.

[@Andyhhhdx]

Hello buddy, thanks for coming into the live stream. Hopefully it helped you decide on which one would be best for you :)

[@thevicefn]

@@Andyhhhdx Yep! I think I'm going with the AM8. Thanks again for your inputs.

[@Andyhhhdx]

@@thevicefn awesome man. Wishing you the very best.

[@GabrielMarini07]

Which one did you choose?

[@iamjustgeepee]

Nice review. Please can this mic work dircetly with usb. Just my phone and the microphone

[@Andyhhhdx]

Hello there :) I hope you're well. I've tested the microphone in my Samsung Galaxy S21 and it worked fine using the USB C into my phone and the USB C into the microphone. Do bear in mind that you won't be able to hear anything through your phone speakers (Well I couldn't on my phone) but as a microphone, it works fine :)

[@iamjustgeepee]

@@Andyhhhdx thanks bro

[@Andyhhhdx]

@@iamjustgeepee No problem buddy :)

[@kelseyfowler-1866]

Can I use an adapter to use this with my phone

[@Andyhhhdx]

Hello there, I hope you're well :) I've just plugged in a USB C cable into the mic and USB C into my Samsung Galaxy S21 and called the wife through Whatsapp and it worked fine.

[@zackrauen]

Which do you think sounds better between this and the k688? It's hard to choose between the two

[@Andyhhhdx]

Hello Zack, I hope you're well buddy. I like the sound on both of them. I'm actually going to be doing a live stream on Tuesday and Wednesday showing the Fifine products i've got here and I still have both the K688 and AM8. You're more than welcome to jump in the stream and you can have a listen to both of them through my GoXLR mini and using their USB connections. I'm personally using the K688 for my stuff, mainly because it was the first of the two I had and it's already mounted on the boom arm :)

[@alexander-i1i5p]

What usb type is it to plug it into the motherboard?

[@Andyhhhdx]

Hello buddy, it's USB A into your computer and USB C into the back of the microphone. I hope this helps :)

[@alexander-i1i5p]

Thank you! I was worried I didn't have the plug.

[@Andyhhhdx]

@@alexander-i1i5pNo problem :)

[@ConstantinoMRL]

Hey mate! Does it need phantom power for the xlr? Does the volume on the mic work when connected on the xlr? Thanks a lot for the video!

[@Andyhhhdx]

Hello buddy, I hope you're well :) No it doesn't need phantom power, i've currently got it hooked up to my GoXLR mini with phantom power disabled. The volume controls on the mic won't work when connected through XLR. The volume will be controlled by your mixer. I hope this helps :)

[@sunitasopra]

Hello can you please tell me I am torn between the Fifine AmpliGame AM8 and the Fifine FIFINE K678 Unidirectional USB Mic, the price is same for both yet I dont know which to go with I know one is a dynamic and other a condenser, the thing is just I want to know which is overall better, I dont intend to use a boom arm just the base stand for both of these and yes I have outside noise at some points as an outside door is near to my setup.

[@Andyhhhdx]

Personally, if you have outside noise then I would go with the AM8 with it being a dynamic microphone. Get it close to your mouth and turn the volume down to help restrict any background noise being picked up. I did a live stream recently where you can have a listen to both of them in action and i've time stamped them for you if you think it will help you out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJnQhpablJp7faM 38:54 - Fifine K678 48:04 - Fifine AM8

[@sunitasopra]

Hey thank you so much I will check your vod out!@@Andyhhhdx

[@Andyhhhdx]

@@sunitasopra No problem :) Hopefully it helps you out. We will be going live again this weekend so you're more than welcome to jump in and I can show you both of them.

[@amrKM47]

This or SL40

[@Andyhhhdx]

Hello buddy, They both sound good to me. I think the plosives are more noticeable on the SL40 if you get too close to it but it still performs well. Not sure if you saw but we have a review on the SL40 here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3jNgHRnhaakbNE

[@CJAdshead-w4k]

Can it connect to Xbox?

[@Andyhhhdx]

Unfortunately not. I think there is a way to get it to work using the xbox app but you would need to check some youtube videos as I don't have an xbox to play around with it.

[@CJAdshead-w4k]

@@Andyhhhdxcould I not just plug it into the Xbox?

[@Andyhhhdx]

@@CJAdshead-w4k i'm pretty sure it doesn't work. I would suggest dropping fifine an email to double check but as far as i'm aware it won't work.

[@CJAdshead-w4k]

@@Andyhhhdxok thank you