Fifine Tank3 Review - A PodMic USB Alternative?

Is the Fifine Tank3 a budget alternative to the Rode PodMic USB? It does offer both XLR and USB outputs that can be used at the same time at a price of $89, but it also does not have internal DSP and the USB output has a bit more noise than the PodMic USB. It's a good option that could be a fantastic option with a slightly better USB preamp and 24 bit conversion as well as better shock rejection.
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00:00 Introduction
00:32 Features & USB vs XLR output
03:11 Plosive, Bump & Keyboard Tests
04:01 Comparisons
07:07 Pros
10:25 Cons
12:06 Conclusion

[@FifineZier]

Detailed review, my friend! 💯💯💫💫Thumbs up!

[@MSKH1970]

Great review I like both the XLR / USB Sound coming from the Mic. Mic E was my fav

[@RealHomeRecording]

Fantastic review! These were my notes that were made before the microphones were revealed: A good but a little muddy and noisy. Sibilance is good though B (R0de PodMic) dont like the sibilance. Less noisy than A, clearer. C (Tank 3) Noisier than A. Worse sibalance than B. Worst so far. D Favorite so far E Least noisy but clear mic so far. Sibilance could be a problem but has a nice upfront quality to it. Thick low end despite its clarity. F Nasally. Noisy. Worse than C. (AT ATR2100x) D (Shure MV7), A (FiFine AM8), and E (FiFine K699D are good. ----------------- Surprisingly, I REALLY liked the cheapest mic of the bunch. The Tank 3 through XLR output may have changed my opinion of it.

[@KaibillKaan]

Great review! XLR sounds a tad better than USB. Overall I prefer the Podmic USB and K669D. I do wish the Podmic had a bit more low end tho. Also the rest have some audible noise floor/white noise.

[@jasonish]

Just got this mic, but wow the handling noise is bugging me. I got it as I wanted a reasonably priced USB mic for when my audio interface breaks, which it did a few days ago. But it doesn't compare to my hand-held dynamic in a Shure A55M shock mount, it's too bad I otherwise like everything about this mic. Back to the hunt for a USB mic, hopefully with a broadcast style that has better "shock" noise rejection. Thanks for the review!

[@FIFINE]

The build, the shape, the size, and the coloration all matter when it comes to handling noise. The SM58 is well built and weighty in the same way but has a more compact size, thus even though they're both cardioid dynamic mics, it's less prone to vibration and resonance.

[@BacktotheRetroReview]

Wow... the 37 dollar mic sounded best to my ear.... that's nuts

[@semiprotech]

It had a little bit of an unfair advantage in the comparison because the K669D is XLR only so it was running through a nice quality preamp/interface while the others were USB, but still, it does sound great for the price!

[@ThatMarkGilroy]

I picked E too. Had a great blend of bass and brightness. Wow.

[@IvanDiaz-vz3zm]

Hi, Fifine tank 3 or FDUCE SL40?

[@derekwallace1955]

When it came to the blind test of the audio, I understand the blind test, but... kinda wish you'd name the mics and then did the price reveal at the end. I mean the audio test is for consumers that don't know a lot, right? So obscuring the name doesn't do much, especially when the test about performance. Again i understand the randomization of it to an extent. But i found myself jumping back and forth to line up the name of the microphone with the aidio sample.

[@chadsadventures1]

Probably a newbie question but when you are mic monitoring via XLR, it has to be done through the mixer and not the microphone itself, correct ?

[@semiprotech]

Correct! The headphone output on the mic is only active when USB is connected.

[@FIFINE]

Yes, but except for the K669D shown in the video, the rest have USB connectivity and a headphone jack. Then you can plug in both the XLR and USB and decide whether to use the external mixers or the headphone jack on the mic itself to monitor.

[@Triro]

I honestly like A / D

[@benjiang9789]

I like mics C and D.

[@EnrichmentExperts]

I bought two Fifine Tanks, they sound great but one MAJOR issue. My Mac won’t recognize them simultaneously even with a MIDI aggregate. Seems like my only option is one Fifine and a Rode unless someone can crack the code on this.

[@chadsadventures1]

Would you recommend this Tank 3 over the K669D ?

[@semiprotech]

It would depend on a couple things...the K669D was a little worse with bumps/shocks and the sound is pretty crispy in the higher frequencies that could be a little fatiguing if you have a higher-pitched voice. If neither of those are issues for you and you also don't need the USB output, the K669D is a great value! The Tank3 has the benefit of being able to use both outputs, the sound is a little more balanced, and it was a little bit better with shocks/bumps (still not immune to them for sure).

[@chadsadventures1]

@@semiprotech I got the K669D. I couldn't turn down the price. I'm fine tuning it now to get it to sound like I want but so far I like it

[@BacktotheRetroReview]

I have the tank 3 as well. I really love the low tones in the tank 3. I have done a review as well. Please check it out and let me know what you think.

[@semiprotech]

Nice work on your review! I agree that for the price it is a great option.

[@BacktotheRetroReview]

Microphone E sounds the cleanest in my opinion

[@rafapucpr]

That is my opinion too.

[@KrAyZi3GaMinG]

oddly it was for me too, and I have the Rode Podmic (Gen 1) and the Fifine K688

[@BacktotheRetroReview]

@@KrAyZi3GaMinG i have a couple mic reviews on my channel if you want to check it out.

[@dukeofdangle1280]

umm why did i like E the best??!?!?

[@RealHomeRecording]

Right? I liked D the best but E was a not too distant second place. Preamp and converter quality matters! But yeah, I may have to get one of those mics now...