FiFine K670 USB Microphone Review / Test

[@patterrr]

Best review I've ever seen for any product. You're thorough, cover every detail a person would be interested in, and you don't waste any of our time!

[@iiyalma7266]

I just got this microphone and it is amazing.

[@taylortoone1461]

is there a lot of backround noise???

[@iiyalma7266]

@@taylortoone1461 not really if you get good settings

[@jorginho1800]

@@iiyalma7266 could you perhaps share them?

[@harryputrawijaya5748]

Is this microphone work and can plung in on handphone? Because i just have handphone

[@Link-Bling]

My current mic has a neverending static noise in the background. I am thinking about buyin this one, but could you please tell me if there is actually a background static noise?

[@linuxman0]

I did exactly what was described in this vid. I upgraded from a headset microphone to this and find the upgrade to be a perfectly good product that meets my needs perfectly.

[@tbcgbvcb]

I was waiting for the review to come out but couldn't hold no longer and got the mic. love every sound of it. I'm using it for online teaching. thank you

[@Podcastage]

Awesome. Glad you like it.

[@mohsend72]

This was a fifine review! 👌

[@mastrshok]

I notice you're wearing the 9500S during this review *(During 1:34 - 1:50 ). Great headphones for the price. I find replacing the stock cable to be beneficial.

[@Charles-ot2yf]

Yea I bought this mic, and the shp9500, good setup!

[@razy1255]

OK now the Amazon price will certainly go up. Mark my words. You're the reason for the price hikes on that site most of the time. :D

[@Podcastage]

I hope not.

[@brew8533]

Is it better than the blue snowball please I need another mic

[@camelCased]

@@brew8533 It depends on your voice and personal taste. Blue Snowball has more lows and less highs, but it could sound a bit muddy. I personally liked FiFine K670 better, but with a windshield it might sound better with less harsh "s"es.

[@inpost9376]

it did go up in price lol

[@airkong_2124]

Would you suggest the fifine k670 or the Samson CO1U pro

[@Pyroja]

I'm just here to say again that you need a "Please Bring Pizza Pronto" shirt. Alternative idea: A shirt for a fake pizza shop: "Plosive's Pizza: We bring your pizza pronto!"

[@Podcastage]

Rick Budzak that second shirt sounds amazing!!!

[@itsallsubjectiv]

I appreciate your videos so much. Thanks for taking your own time and money to do these.

[@Podcastage]

Thanks Alex.

[@Asfieldi]

I wish every reviews of products I dont know about were like this This is great work and well organized, keep making great content man !!

[@lovezachx]

I bought this mic last year and still have it. It’s really good.

[@oabeljoga]

Congratulations for your job! You content is amazing! I have a doubt to ask. I record gameplays and streamings to KZbin and i have a Blue yeti and i see in one of your videos that we don't have to use him. I search the Shure SM7B to buy here in Brazil but is very expensive to me, what mic i can find with the half of the price and better then my Blue yeti? Thanks for all help and sorry about my english i'm Brazilian! ;)

[@Podcastage]

O Abel Joga - You shouldn't upgrade from the yeti if you're still happy with the audio quality you're getting. If you are unhappy with it, you might first want to try getting a boom arm and putting the mic closer to your face, and making sure the gain is set so it's not clipping, and you're on cardioid. This will help get pretty useable quality out of the yeti. No need to upgrade if you still have much cheaper options out there. If you do all this and you're still unhappy with the audio quality (and not just wanting to upgrade because I say the yeti isn't the best for that application), leave another comment.

[@oabeljoga]

@@Podcastage Man, very thanks for the anwser. I not unhappy with my audio quality , the only thing i dont like is sometimes the Blue yet capture the sound of other things like keyboard, air-conditioning,... But i try to make some changes like you say, i have the boom arm maybe i have to find a better gain. In the future if a have the money then you think is smart change my MIC to a Shure SM7B to improve the quality? Thanks for all.

[@CalebLegend]

I never got a notification! But I'm glad you did this after I requested!

[@callmepayishhhh]

hi, can u make a video top 5 budjet condenser mic below 50$ but the best for studio recording in your opinion. thankyou !

[@mr.cheesestudios4545]

Mine is getting delivered, can't wait!!

[@latinchristian5707]

Same xd

[@evolvingevrday]

$30 a few times per year in Amazon. If you add a windscreen, it helps allot with boosting lows by eating the mic. I have it at 80% on my machine and about 11oclock on the gain. I've had pro vo guys tell me it sounds like a Neumann. My Sony cans have a tiny hiss, you may have a bad apple there w your mic sound card

[@ThunderTHR]

I feel if you're on a tight budget (like I was), this is one of the better options for the price. Its limited on capabilities, but for what its capable of, the quality is certainly great, especially for being a USB microphone. I prefer it over my old Yeti, which I found to be too large and bulky for my liking. Ofcourse, there are better options out there once you start bringing your budget up, but this is definitely a great starting point for only $50. Also if I can ask, what's the mic arm that you use? Looking to get me an arm at somepoint and I want to make sure it'll work with this microphone properly.

[@FIFINE]

🙏Thank you very much for sharing your use experience! Either desktop arm stand or tirpod stand with telescopic boom will work fine with K670, just need to use the included adapter to hook them up.

[@FIFINE]

@satchelSCROLL Um you can check out one of the top comments under Indy Mogul's video, we have given a detailed explanation there.

[@JamesMiller-ex3ff]

Thank you for doing what you are doing. Your reviews are really well done and help to make an informed decision when it comes to buying

[@Podcastage]

That means a lot James. Happy to hear it helps.

[@caliplayz9578]

Nice review!! I just bought this mic 2 days ago and I agree it's the LOUDEST thing that I've ever plugged my earphones into >.< lol. With that being said, I still love it because originally I only had an xbox headset mic to record audio.

[@RodroVT]

This is the best kind of testing I've ever seen for a microphone!

[@TheArtOfJerry]

still the Number One microphone know-how man! So gald to watch your channel's videos.

[@jinlee1104]

Thanks so much!! Your videos helped me a lot choose a good microphone:) I got k670 at last!👍🏻

[@paulbright5540]

Just got this as a Christmas gift! So far I'm pleasantly surprised.

[@charlych2406]

I love when you make music tests

[@FrLe7]

Any particular reason you set the hardware gain to 100% and Windows to 51%. Is that better than setting both to somewhere around 70%? Great review btw.

[@bigtheorymusic]

Normalizing lower pregain recordings tends to generate more noise, so gain compensating in post is better for preserving a clean signal

[@kkiload]

I pause the video just to say that this is the best review off a product tha i've seen, help me to decide to buy it, ty

[@RiskyVector]

Boy is this a quality review. Keep going with this great work.

[@DocRealTalk]

Are unidirectional mics actually worse than cardioid mics to use as desktop mics? Because they can pick up more background noise from the PC and speakers.

[@WazaARG]

I bought this mic and the quality is AMAZING...my head exploded

[@kang5945]

Glad you are alive

[@ahadalpha1109]

Is it seriously good?

[@MrReese]

4:03 what you describe as loud is actually the volume the video should be in :D. Would have loved to hear how loud and clear the mic is when everything is put to 100 % and you sit around 1m away from the mic.

[@physassist2635]

This was a great review so I just purchased it for my channel. I'm excited to see how it works out!

[@Vaxtin]

Yyup.. Got mine on christmas. Only thing I dont like is the blue LED as it sticks out with my black/red or Violet/red setup. However it is just fine for being an affordable, slightly smaller microphone.

[@Svabby]

Would you recommend this for streaming and KZbin? Without audio editing.

[@yogaemcasanet]

Haver you find Thais answer?

[@Svabby]

@@yogaemcasanet yeah the sound quality was pretty good, but I didn't really know how to adjust the audio or make it sound even better. But I haven't used mine in about a year or so since it broke.

[@TheDarius1968]

In terms of sound quality, how does the Fifine T669 (Is this the same as the K669, just that it comes with accessories?) compare to their K670?

[@joJO-ex9tb]

is the whole video recorded with the fifine mic and did u edit mic sound for video?? becuase when u are just talking to the camera i seem to not hear any background noise or hizz.

[@guyphamus14]

Maybe your post skills have improved but... this mic sounds twice as good as the recommended Behringer 8500 and Samsung q2u. The proximity effect of the condenser really gives that sultry jazz radio DJ sound that most people want.

[@TheMatrixxandRhodesShow]

Doesn't seem too bad for the price but after getting my Shure SM58 with a cloudlifter after using a Blue Yeti I am out on USB mics. XLR mics are the way to go but if you are on a budget I recommend a Blue Snowball.

[@Podcastage]

I'd go XLR over this as well.

[@jayden502]

No cap, I think I need to cop this. i don't really need some 800 dollar microphone. This oneis pretty cheap and it sounds sick.

[@sp1ta553]

Hey I have a question, I hope you see it and answer. I was wondering Which Mic you think is better for a starter Streaming mic the Neewer 7000 that you made a review on earlier or this one ?

[@mrfaonte]

In your opinion, which one has better quality for recording videos for KZbin, the Samson Go Mic or the Fifine K670?

[@sendehitmuzik3742]

Will you update My Favorite USB Mics?

[@XRayTube]

Could you in the future make a top 5 lavalier mic? I want to buy one in the future.

[@nicoliole]

I have the same microphone! Just a quick question, is there a way to turn off the blue light it emits?

[@danjohnson8675]

Can you tell me what is a better mic, if they're the same price, the Fifine k669 or the MXL Tempo?

[@WonderfulDay2023]

Was this vid recorded (using this mic) without any filters and improvements, straight from the box?

[@Podcastage]

That's correct. At the very start it outlines the exact settings. No post processing or filters or improvements.

[@fazrilhussain5667]

hi, between this fifine k670 and behringer c-1/c-1u. which one is better all around? also between these 2 option, which one would you suggest for video recording and streaming?

[@nytrex_tlnb]

First of all, I would like to apologize if there are spelling errors because my mother tongue is French! I wanted to know what usb microphones you would advise me between the nw-7000 the AmazonBasic and the nw-3u? or offer me more!

[@UltraHQ]

please.. never ever apologize for your english. You NEVER need to do this. It is the internet you can write bullshit here and no one cares.

[@sakirarahman3091]

@@UltraHQ exactly u are trash sorry i dont now uny england xd just kidding..

[@CurtissMcFlurtiss]

I just bought this microphone and I sound clear, but I'm really quiet. I keep adjusting the gain on the mic and in settings and its not fixing anything. Would you maybe know what's happening?

[@davidchca]

Great review. very detailed and clear. thanx!

[@fungyenasmr834]

Wait I don’t understand that noisy part with headset?

[@marvelnerd2015]

When you plug your headphones into the mic headphone jack to hear a playback of yourself there is tons of static.

[@pietreetreepie]

Can you please do a comparison between k669 and k670? :3 thank you..

[@niilo5639]

@YOU _ GIN The k670 is better. It`s also costs more(k670 about 50$ and k669 about$)

[@Minasti_7]

Hey man, I want to start with my first homestudio, you think this mic it's great for this? Plus I have an important question: I always had static from my pc, my house isn't grounded, and it's annoying, I've only used microphones with the 3.5 connector, but I've read that this USB connection reduce, or kill, all the static, is this true? I wanted to buy the bm-800 but I had the same doubt with the phantom power. Ty in advance!

[@FIFINE]

Sorry, I'm afraid that it doesn't get rid of the static from outside, and that's the exact noise source we hope users can avoid. So instead of replacing the mic, it's better to address the computer grounding issue.

[@Minasti_7]

@@FIFINE Thank you so much for being sincere!, yes I'll check the grouding in my house and pc first

[@imchris0408]

I have a question, does the color of the microphone never go out?

[@DrOsama-o3i]

please tell me about best dynamic microphone for recording (nearly about $250)

[@chrisnycarol]

is it worth it to buy this mic now?

[@ShadowBones14]

Would you recommend this for discord calls on computer or streaming off the PS4 itself? I’m looking for a usb mic that will sound good for both, I tried using my blue snowball ice streaming PS4 and it sounded not so good, I have soundproof and a filter on the microphone

[@FIFINE]

If you plan to use K670 for discord calls or streaming, the K670 still do the job. But if budget allows, the K678 is recommended. Apart from the feature things, such as mute button, headphone volume control and different shape that K670 doesn't have, the main different is about the noise floor and the tone. Though if your room is not pretty quiet, and there's no plan for an arm stand, then the difference of noise floor is not quite noticeable. With K678, there will more bass presenting in your recording while still maintain the same sort of clarity. The reproduced sound will be more balanced and natural than the K670's.

[@Crxcket]

Great review, imma get this mic rn

[@chronos5940]

Do you recommend this mic over the Samson GO?

[@anthonymartinez6438]

Can you make a video comparing this microphone to the maono fairy? I need a microphone for a podcast and I've come down to these two options. What do you recommend?

[@viberge]

Im about to buy this mic soon, I found its best mic for $50, even to $100 mics.

[@ceph042]

currently going for £34 on Amazon but I'm concerned on the longevity of it. Has anyone whose had it for a while confirm that it lasts

[@nosweatendeavor]

What Should I buy for gaming (i have a tight budget) Boya bym1 Fifine k669 Neewer NW-7000

[@the_lyden]

K669 i guess

[@DedricSilva]

I'm thinking of getting for both my virtual classes, and pc games.

[@DimasRizky]

please do fifine k678

[@micahphoenix3621]

How do you change the mic settings you did? like the boost, and bit depth you talked about, I dont understand that.

[@GabrieleCosma]

did u record this video with an external sound card? I do voice over and i want an great mic for record my dubbing. Without an background noise and with an high volume, the people must hear me perfectly and well. Thanks for the answer

[@FIFINE]

Hi there. The K670 is a USB microphone, which has its own ADC. So it doesn't makes sense to bypass the ADC of the microphone and use the one of the sound card. Besides, it just doesn't work, because a USB mic needs 5V power supply while the external sound card provide either no-power or 48V phantom power.

[@ahmadaburahma9756]

Hey man can you help me with this, I really need your opinion on this ,blue yeti or at 2020 with um2 interface for KZbin voice overs , probably will add a shock mount

[@Thrashman138]

Please do not buy a Blue Yeti. It's an overpriced toy. I strongly recommend buying a dynamic cardioid pattern XLR mic and an interface. USB mics are largely garbage. Watch the following video for tips on starting out as a voice actor. Great ideas on equipment here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laTNi31vnsSgfpI

[@michiotoshirovg7905]

Can u tell me how to make my microphone sound as crisp and good as it sounds on this video? Is there a program or app or something to make it sound good?

[@FIFINE]

First off, set the dial below 50% if you're in a noisy room. Next, set computer input at around 80%. At last, the speaking range is another aspect that makes the great difference. Keep the mic 3-5 inches away from mouth, the closer the better. If you have any software with the level meter, it's recommend to adjust the volume setting and make the meter bounces from -12db to -16db, then the sound will be pretty decent.

[@Krystalmyth]

What's the name of the software used in this video? Doubt anyone will answer being such an old video, but I just bought the mic. :3

[@FIFINE]

Not sure what the software you are talking about is. Could you please let us know the time when the software show up? If you want the recording software, you could just use the recording software that comes with computer, like the soundrecorder on Windows and QuickTime Player on Mac. Also you could download a more powerful recording software, like Audacity, which is free online and it can modify and edit recording sounds.

[@sesanjr]

Have two of these mics and I barely use them lol. They were used maybe three times and I wasn’t happy with the sound I got. He’s right about the headphone jack tho. This mic is the sole reason I went ahead and got xlr mics.

[@Podcastage]

What were you upgrading from when you picked these up?

[@sesanjr]

Podcastage Upgraded from the 1byOne UM-97. Which was great, but because that mic is so flimsy, it broke on me about a week after I got it. Needless to say, the Fifine mics (yes, I got two) are now sitting in their box, waiting to find a new home. Now that I’ve got your ear, think you could check out the Tascam DR-10X and/or the DR-40?

[@grabekna]

@@sesanjr You got two of them? Looking to sell one of them a bit cheaper than retail if you're not gonna use them? In that case I would be interested :)

[@SENPXL]

hi i need help, i'm buying a new microphone my budget is hoping less than $30, i have alot of noise around me ( my fan, my pc fan, sometimes neighbors and the animals yapping outdoors ) whats the best microphone for this situation? preferably i want a usb one to just put directly into the pc, i don't want to have to buy an interferce or whatever cause yeah. please suggest some thank you

[@stalememes]

KAM Productions I doubt you’d find a decent one with the standards that you are describing. But keep searching.

[@joeblough261]

Hello! Thanks for this review. Question: My bandmate and I are using FaceTime and/or Skype or Zoom to rehearse. We're both playing acoustic guitar and singing. We're using ethernet cables (vs. WiFi) and it's OK, and we are using K669 mics and headphones, so we each hear the other person in the headphones. It would be much better if we could also monitor our own sound in the headphones, but the K669 doesn't have a headphone jack. This K670 does, but - if we plug our headphones into the mic will we then not be able to hear the other person b/c the headphones would now be plugged into the mic instead of the computer? Or, is the mic both an input and output device? Maybe that's what you meant when you said that the phone jack doesn't have a separate volume knob....? I truly appreciate any consideration and advice....:-)

[@FIFINE]

Hi there. No worry. When you plug the headphone into the K670, you could still hear the other person in the headphones, that means the K670 is both an input and output device. As for volume knob, it only control the microphone input sound, and the sound you hear from the headphone jack is something to do with the computer sound. So you need to adjust on the speaker icon at the right corner below.

[@muhammed4052]

Which is best for voiceover Samson q2u or fifine k670 Or is there another good for them in the price range?

[@FIFINE]

Samson Q2U is recommended by quite a few top-notch KZbinrs, we cant deny that it would be a good choice if you're going to use a mic in a pretty noisy environment, it will aslo give you pretty good podcast sound as well. But in order to get the best out of it, you may still an USB interface. While your room is quite and you favor the highs over the bass, then you could consider the K670.

[@paulhong1242]

I have a problem with this mic where if I bring my phone close to it a static noise will be produced in my headphones. Does this happen to you too?

[@FIFINE]

Yes. Generally speaking, cell phones and other wireless devices radiate powerful electromagnetic fields that can cause interference and noise in microphone signals. The best way to round the problem is keeping the devices at least arm’s length away from the microphones.

[@kev_kev408]

Love your vids man keep it up 💯

[@Podcastage]

Thanks Kev.

[@ez4222]

could you review the Superlux E205u? pls

[@ItzOmei]

Hey I’m looking to buy a Michael and I would like to know if I should get the K670 or K669B dame brand but different price-sing what do you think I’m trying to use it for Vocals uses like singing

[@donpfiefle]

fortnite micropon

[@ItzOmei]

Draako no i di t play Fortnite

[@urbanmetal7802]

Bandrew! Can you help us have a look at the Fifine K683? It says it has 24 bit. Thanks!

[@FIFINE]

Yes, the 24-bit is available on the K683A.

[@cecilrotnem3998]

. did you use the microphone to record this videos audio? .

[@cynthiasmith3768]

I was wondering can you plug the USB cable to a cannon EOS M50 camera?

[@FIFINE]

Sorry no, even with a proper size adapter. The USB on camera reads or transmits data only. If you do want to use this K670 with camera. It's still possbile because of the headphone jack that K670 provides. You can find a power bank to connect the USB end and a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable to connect the K670 headphone jack to camera mic input. The setup sounds quite tricky already, and the result wouldn't turn out good. Because with the limitation of the 3.5mm length and consideration to the camera focus, you cant place the mic pretty close to your mouth. While desktop mic is designed to be used in a short speaking distance. If the main use is for camera, you can take a look the wireless microphone K037B: bit.ly/fifinemicrophone-k037b

[@radi3nt626]

Anyone know the difference between this mic and the Fifine k669? The only difference I see is one has a detachable usb but other than that is it worth the extra $20 on amazon?

[@FIFINE]

A headphone jack, different stand, slightly bigger (2mm) capsule and lower self-noise level, other difference about the sound quality were showed in the video.

[@keipat-kelly5137]

What's the ideal gain and pc settings for podcast?

[@StrikFilmes]

should I go with this microphone or the marantz pod pack 1?

[@FIFINE]

If budget allows, we think the best solution for the moment is ordering both of them to judge by yourself and return one of them. If that's no possible, you could check out some more videos about the pros and cons of those two mics to see which suit you more.

[@PeterPentz]

Thanks for the review, can buy this in SA for $58. I am going to start a podcast. Think I'm going to order this today.

[@Kur4kun]

thank you for the test with the keyboard

[@daniellombardi3670]

Oh dear lord Podcastage, how would this compare to the Yeti Nano in your opinion, considering the user has more of a deeper voice?

[@FIFINE]

Haha maybe the best way is to test them by yourself and return the one that you don't like. So that you could find the one that suites you more.

[@DidiShamy]

Well, your channel is the best one, your very professional, BUT, what i like to see, i want you to check the frequvency range whit a signal generator, also i want the side band attenuation BASED on your test!!!! Can;t trust the manufacture specs! So, please, try and go more pro for a more precise reviews, thank you (i'm looking for a gaming headset wint a mic in 20hz-20khz and i can't find reviews about the headset mics)

[@Podcastage]

I would love to. I have wanted to do that for a while, but I don't have the time, money, or space to build a proper anechoic chamber and equipment necessary to run these tests. One day I will.

[@felipefagundes4628]

I loved your review! I wanna know if I record something with many voices, like backing vocal or a choir (all my voices) will it be noisy or wheezing? My English is a little bit rusty lol so I'm sorry if I said something wrong.

[@FIFINE]

It's not a proper mic for recording many people at the same time. If you're producing some sort of mixing song, it's better to recording the backing vocal and the choir separately and then use software to mix them up. That's the best practice to use this mic.

[@amjedalsaad3595]

Please, which is the better, Fifine k670 or k678 ? Please answer.🙏

[@FIFINE]

The better microphone depends on how you're going to use. Apart from the feature things, such as mute button, headphone volume control and different shape that K670 doesn't have, the main difference is about the noise floor and the tone. Though if your room is not pretty quiet, and there's no plan for an arm stand, then the difference of noise floor is not quite noticeable. With K678, there will be more bass presenting in your recording while still maintaining the same sort of clarity. The reproduced sound will be more balanced and natural than the K670's.

[@FLAN3UR]

(idk whats its called) Can i get some help i have this mic but no matter what i set the gain to and change around the setting there is allways a constant buzz in the background Thanks

[@FIFINE]

If you still get the static when you set the volume dial to 0, I think there's not the problem of microphone. Please try testing the mic on a laptop without charging cord plugged in to see if it's the grounding issue. If laptop is not available, could you bother to have your PC powered by another wall outlet? Next, to eliminate the possibility of a broken USB, just test with another one. Then, set the mic dial at 70%, computer at 80% and the best speaking distance ranges from 3 inches to 5 inches. At last, test the mic with different positions on your desk to see if the static is still there.

[@abiel7709]

Good work dude

[@whitekiki]

How can I connect this mic to dslr camera? Anyone knows? It needs 3.5mm jack

[@OMjosh123]

Please can you test the yotto USB mic?

[@deivchoi]

I dropped a like after the singing, it was unexpected lmao

[@dandruff7807]

The mic element inside is 16mm diameter. Anybody know what make or manufacturer this element is?

[@FIFINE]

Um it's a condenser capsule.

[@rschmot]

I'm happy with the sound quality for the price, but the inability to correct the latency when using my laptop headphones is wrong in every way. I would never buy another microphone with headphone jacks coming out of the mic itself. for sale

[@piogg2398]

Am I wrong or there is no zero latency monitor on this mic. I tested and there is a latency like when you listen your mic device on windows.

[@Podcastage]

I heard my mic playback in the headphones when I plugged them in. It was not being played back from the computer either as I had no software open to do that. It's strictly handled on the mic...now is it useful? No, not really.

[@Roarke231]

Hey my dudes, I could use some help. I just bought this mic and for the life of me cant find any definitive answers on what shock mounts this sucker will fit. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@FIFINE]

If you use volume control and headphone jack quite a lot, it's better not to use with the shock mount. But if you do wanna use with the shock mount, you can purchase on our official website.(fifine.cc/product/fifine-shock-mount/)

[@GoodXylophone]

Samson Meteor vs Fifine K670B? Which one is better?

[@MehtheLlama]

Good budget mic it’s just boosted 1dbs more on the frequency response chart when it should be at 5dbs not 6dbs

[@oliweea]

Is there a way to change it?