Budget vs Pro Mic | Fifine K688 vs Shur SM7dB Comparison

[@Uncle_Dandy]

I’m a new podcaster and upgraded from the FIFINE AM8 to the K688 connected to the Rodecaster Duo. This was a very helpful review. The SM7db is on the wishlist but I’m content with the K688 performance!

[@SummitCityStudios]

I was surprised by the K688 performance in comparison as well. I had to return the SM7dB after this video so it's definitely on my wishlist as well. 😆

[@emergingloki]

Listing to standard smushy KZbin audio, as most people will be, tbh I thought the 688 took it, but it really is very close, and from an audience pov bother are perfectly acceptable.

[@SummitCityStudios]

It was closer than i thought it would be. Kudos to Fifine for making some quality, affordable mics.

[@Uncle_Dandy]

I think many people purchasing mics overlook this fact. What is your audience predominantly using to hear your content? If it’s mobile phone speakers then you might want to reconsider spending 5X the price

[@SummitCityStudios]

@@Uncle_Dandy so true. that's where your analytics come in handy. you can learn what types of devices people are watching/listening on.

[@eric9783]

I've been researching getting a mic. I currently don't have one. The K688 keeps showing up as a good , low cost, start up mic. I'll put the SM7B on the wishlist.

[@SummitCityStudios]

The SM7B is a great mic and it took me awhile to pull the trigger and buy one. But there are so many good mics out there right now for much less. I think the most important thing is learning how to get the most out of whatever mic you have before you upgrade to the next best thing.

[@KingMikadoCS2]

Did you use usb or xlr with the fifine?

[@SummitCityStudios]

For this comparison I used XLR. I did a review of the K688 in another video where you can hear both USB and XLR: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZDPZJSed6qqjqcsi=8PWkFE6k-JnYc_NC

[@filipcza]

For me, the mic B was better sounding. Not a huge difference but it was more dynamic. That is why comparisons are great, you can find that cheaper is better. Works for me!

[@SummitCityStudios]

I was surprised how close they really did sound. great mic with some useful options at an affordable price.

[@vladibarraza]

B sounds so much better. The plosives on A sound compressed and overall the sound is of lesser quality.

[@SummitCityStudios]

It's going to cost a lot less too ;)