How to Make the Fifine K688 Sound Better (and Clearer)

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@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

Note: I rolled off the frequencies at 13.8khz to remove some fan noise the mic was picking up, but you can opt to roll off as high as 15khz or skip that altogether, since that's the highest frequency the K688 can capture. You may get even clearer audio.

@jaydenhaziel6230 Ай бұрын

Bro im scared to buy it because of the usb issue, is it resolved???

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

@@jaydenhaziel6230 They’ve been working on improving quality control, but as with all companies, there’s always the risk of getting a dud.

@z4rk72_ Ай бұрын

Can you make a am8 version?

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

10 likes on this comment, and we’ll do it! :)

@z4rk72_ Ай бұрын

@@DaveSolturawe got 10 likes :)

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

@@z4rk72_ i meant the comment!😀 Just gotta make sure there’s enough demand for it

@z4rk72_ Ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura we got the likes!!

@tmanx2724 Ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura um... there's 16 atm on the comment... & 82 on the video lol Oh u meant urs! Make me the 11th :)

@levelupwithmikenewman Ай бұрын

LOVED this! Great ideo for a video. People need to see this more than they know!!!

@davix478 Ай бұрын

one video of you doing the same thing with the am8 would really help since the am8 sounds more clear but it has other counters

@OppaLec Ай бұрын

Now that's an intro! 🔥 Also, you can actually use the Reaper plugins with OBS. Even their stock EQ is already decent imo that I sometimes use it on my live streams. 😂

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

@@OppaLec I’ve been using ReaEQ and ReaEverything this whole time haha. Just find that I tend to like Nova’s sound a bit more. There’s a subtle, but noticeable difference. Less clinical to my ear. But for function, ReaEQ is more than enough!

@shiji5060 Ай бұрын

Atlassttt i've been waiting for this Lol

@linaquiet4606 Ай бұрын

Hello, I'm a newbie with mic stuff and after hours of reviews I ended up buying this one thanks to you, but since I don't know anything about software I wonder if there's any program you would recommend me to make this mic sound better (not for recordings though, I want to use it for Discord mostly) 😁

@eighty.2 Ай бұрын

So glad you're doing a video about the software side of things. Picked up the PD400X with recommendations. I do my voiceovers on Audacity, is reaper worth the $60?

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

@@eighty.2 If you’re going pro, the $60 will pay you back in time and efficiency, many times over. It’s a steal.

@eighty.2 Ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura thank you! Any referral links?

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

@@eighty.2 none, but thanks for asking!

@eighty.2 Ай бұрын

@@DaveSolturafineee ill buy something on Amazon with your link. Have a great day, thanks again!

@sanad7811 Ай бұрын

Let him Cook the AM8 video

@onlymine Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot This will be very helpful :D

@happywhile8159 7 күн бұрын

Can you make for the Tank 3 version please?

@novaguy8 Ай бұрын

That plugin is named after me lol 😂

@Bennjii Ай бұрын

can you do this with the maono pd200x? on the maono link they added a way you can make a custom eq.

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

Been wanting to do this, but they haven’t fixed an update bug on my end. I haven’t been able use the software like I used to. When it happens though, this is a priority!

@RafaXmilK 27 күн бұрын

my k688 randomly makes some "peek" or "pinching" like sounds when I record, what could it be?

@artmaltman Ай бұрын

Fascinating. (1) Are you in XLR mode? (2) Did you end up making it closer to a Tank3? (3) What would you change about Maono PD400x?

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

1) Xlr for sure! 2) That wasn’t my goal. I think the Tank 3 could use some more warmth, even. If you mean copying the tone, they’re different, but if you mean quality-wise, they’ve always been close! 3) I’d tame some of the harsh sounding highs. Try using a notch or low pass filter somewhere between 10k-16k (the highest frequency the mic captures), and see if there’s anything harsh/sibilant between 4-10k.

@Lucas_Bazilio Ай бұрын

Hi Dave, What about de-essing? Do you recommend to use the EQ TDR nova filter also for De-essing? Or better to use two TDR Nova filters, one for EQ (the one you show in the video) and another for de-essing. Thanks in advance!

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

Haven’t tried it myself. Compare the methods and try to listen to which sounds best! Good de-essing will make your vocal sound smoother without making it sound dull. :)

@kingcooleyiv Ай бұрын

I did pretty much the same thing with the wave xlr

@salconn 16 күн бұрын

Hey Dave, love your videos and love your vibe, I am a beginner streamer and bought the k688 for gaming, I have had this mic since the 24th and it sounds pretty good when I plug my headphones into the jack of the mic, but any time I record audio for my KZbin or stream for twitch, it sounds like I'm on a call with myself or something, not as clear as it does in your videos upon the k688. I was wondering if you had any way to fix this or you could think of a reason why this would be happening. I use the cord that comes with it, nothing else. If you could get back to me on this it would be great, thanks! 👍👍

@DaveSoltura 15 күн бұрын

Hello! Do you mean the final recorded audio sounds like you’re “on a call with yourself” or is it just how you sound when monitoring your voice live, not through playing back a recording?

@salconn 15 күн бұрын

@@DaveSoltura It's like every time a play a final recorded audio and when I hear a saved live stream, the final audio of that as well sounds like I'm in a facetime with myself or something.

@DaveSoltura 15 күн бұрын

@@salconn I could be wrong, but it sounds like you might be recording under 16-bit, and/or under 48000 Hz for some reason. Check your sound settings and choose an input device (microphone) and make sure it's set to at least 16-bit 48000 Hz. Here's how that might look on Windows: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKu9XnSYnp6bhKs

@salconn 15 күн бұрын

@@DaveSoltura So following the video, I went into the sound settings and checked the format for the output and the input, they both say 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD Quality). This makes me wonder if its has something to do with my headphones, i really dont know. I have them plugged into the mic, I set it up the way I was supposed to but its still not giving me an audio like in your video and many other videos Ive looked at. If you have any more suggestions PLEASE tell me, I really like this mic and I want to put it to good use.

@salconn 11 күн бұрын

Hey! @@DaveSoltura small update, all i had to do was disable all enhancements for the mic in advanced mic settings😅.

@DaljaaHuh_ Ай бұрын

waiting for am8 version

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

Recording it today! :)

@DaljaaHuh_ Ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura cant wait

@theoutsiderjess1869 Ай бұрын

Would this plug in work in garageband

@uiinfinity187 Ай бұрын

Bro if I'm just using zoom or discord, do I have to still keep the reaper app open for the plugin to take effect?

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

This would work for recording mostly. For Discord, you can follow the principles here and use the equalizer on voicemod. :) Video idea perhaps, but it seems pretty basic hmm...

@Espoody Ай бұрын

Hi bro, I have a doubt, do you think this mic is better than the Tank 3?? Appereance-wise I prefer the Tank 3, but I'm indecisive about the sound quality, so I would like to know your opinion on the matter. It would also be cool if you made a video like this but for the Tank 3.

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

@@Espoody Tank 3 is slightly less warmer (getting closer fixes this), but it’s very balanced. Clean highs without sounding sharp. Smooth overall sound, but not boomy. K688 is a bit warmer, but not as articulate (can sound muffled to some ears). Generally think the Tank 3 needs less EQ-ing, but the K688 is still great especially for the price.

@Espoody Ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura thanks for the answer! Budget is not a problema right now, so based on looks, my own “research” (watching videos about both), and your answer, I will go with the Tank 3. Hope you are able to make the eq video, I am really inexperienced with audio so it would be of great help to see an expert do it.

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

@@Espoody A video idea I’m listing down. So many requests lately, it’s a bit challenging to keep up! Hope you enjoy your new Tank 3!!

@Espoody Ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura I get it man, don’t worry. Thanks for answering so fast and thanks for the good wishes! Have a good day or night!!

@jaydenhaziel6230 Ай бұрын

I have a question, i dont really know what mic to buy, because i bought an Maono A04 and it only worked for like 5 days, and now i really want the fifine k688 but i heard in one of youre reviews about the usb problems and i dont know if i should buy and trust maono again with the pd200x or if i should risk buying the fifine k688

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

My personal rule lately: If you buy a USB mic, make sure it has XLR expandability. So in case the USB feature dies, it's still a fully functional mic in XLR mode. That said, can't go wrong with the PD200x or K688! New K688s have better quality control, cable-wise. The new one they sent had a good cable.

@jaydenhaziel6230 Ай бұрын

⁠@@DaveSoltura Okay, thanks a lot!🙏

@WeruwolfOfficial Ай бұрын

I've been looking for other people to review the Fifine k726, The condenser microphone Fifine made at an affordable price. I have mine set up with my mtrack Solo though my environment at the moment is not ideal (Noisy AC) for me to properly test it fully. Have you ever tried out the K726 before? I'd love a video about it since not a lot of people check it out aside from some russians and other Southeast Asian creators

@DaveSoltura Ай бұрын

Those are real sleeper mics! Been eyeing them, too. No promises, but I’ll look into it!

@WeruwolfOfficial Ай бұрын

@@DaveSoltura Thanks a bunch!