Another mic again. I had been overwhelmed by the existing choices of FIFINE, and it has just become even more bewildering now! Or does it? Not really if you would like to follow our purchase guide to walk you through.
In the category of USB/XLR dynamic microphone, you buy the AmpliGame AM8 for its distinctive look (at least quite unique before others follow suit) and bass-heavy coloration to dampen the background sound, both of which characteristics work wonders in gaming or even getting started to stream. But for the same look reason, it could also be rather unconventional to use such a mic for your podcast show, despite the sound seeming to be just tuned for it. In the context of appearance and sound balance, the K688 is pretty ideal for some serious production. It even adds slight brightness to make the audio less woolly, which makes it also good for voice-over. But you could just realize that it doesn’t come with any kind of stand to kick-start after taking it right out of the box. The bundle version K688CT is a mic with a boom arm, but it also climbs up the budget ladder. The mic arm stand could be a potential issue for making eye contact if you’re not podcasting alone. For a similar reason, you could easily rule out the Tank3 for more sparkles in the highs, and even a higher price tag, and still not accessories to hold it up. In a nutshell, the reason why you should consider the Tank2 is the warmth and depth, is the traditional look of it, and the included height-adjustable stand to sit between the AmpliGame AM8 and K688.
If the above introduction helps you sort them out, let’s dig deeper into what Tank2 can help your podcast episode. The audio speaks for itself; thus, the sound quality should come first. Unlike the well-known or just classic models out there, like the Shure SM58 or Audio-Technica ATR2100, it leans more towards the lows to make itself less subject to background and also a warmer mic to reproduce more pleasant and less fatiguing spoken words. If you’re a gamer who does a lot of communication on Discord or party chat, or a streamer who just started your career with some live on Twitch, does this sound character ring a bell with you? Not just for podcast hosts, but for those who get complaints from teammates about the overwhelming background or who have little engagement from the audience because the audio is not pleasant or radio-like enough. One of the best background rejections among FIFINE’s models isn’t due to the tone alone, but also how concentrated it is to pick up only the sound source when it’s pointing towards the users.
It could sound muddled for some users’ preferences, but it doesn’t come close to losing all the top-end details to become just boomy all over the place. Actually, it does a quite nice job at the mids with a full body, which makes it double down on reproducing the radio sound. But also because of the amount of lows and mids, you may want to be a bit more careful about the speaking range to avoid the proximity effect getting noticeable.
And the fix can be found just inside the package. With the included height-adjustable stand, you can keep the mic not only within a suitable talking distance but also at a consistent use angle. It’s not the cure for handling noise, but with the mic clip, it secures the Tank2 in place so you’re less likely to hold it without awareness. With the two-stage built-in extending telescope tube, the stand can go up to 8.2 inches, which could just be the perfect height for sitting in front of the desk so you don’t have to lean forward to use the mic for recording podcasts or streaming games. Basically, what the included desktop stand provides is the precise positioning. Once you set it, then you barely touch it again, which could be a plus or a downside compared to boom arms, depending on how you use it. Another difference that you can tell from the first glance is the space that they take up, but the redeeming feature is that you don’t have to worry about whether your desk will fit the clamp or you have to drill a hole for the boom arm. Besides, because of the flexibility to install, extend, and retract, you never think about taking a boom arm out, but a portable desktop stand could easily be your first choice when recording on the go.
Back to the mic itself, an on/off switch for live or on-stage performance is something that you don’t find on a K688, Tank3, or AM8, or any of FIFINE’s wired microphones. If you may only use it in your home studio for podcasting or streaming, it still serves well as a physical mute. And the ease of use keeps on coming. The USB/XLR dual connectivity promises plug-and-play now and audio upgrade in the future, or guarantees a backup track for your podcast episode or good sound on both gaming and streaming computers. Or even recording on a smartphone because of the two-in-one USB cable, which can be type-C to type-C or type-C to type-A. If these types of handheld mics are built for recording in the first place, how can they come without a live-monitoring 3.5mm jack? Although the mic is slim in shape, it doesn’t skimp on performance, not even on the output part. The high-z headphones aren’t supported, but for those 32 or 64 ohm headphones, you’re hearing clearer mic audio with much less monitoring noise compared to other handheld USB mics.
Specifications
| Type | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Output Connection |
USB type-C (mic end) to type-A 2.0 (computer end) 3-pin balanced XLR |
| USB Power Consumption | Voltage: 5±0.25 V |
| Bit Depth/Sample Rate |
16-bit/24-bit 44.1k Hz/48k Hz |
| Frequency Response | 23-20kHz |
| Sensitivity | -51±3dB |
| S/N Ratio | 71.2±3dB |
| Shipping Weight | 1.2 kg |
Order & Shipping Policy
Q: What if I want to cancel the order right after payment?
A: Please contact us immediately if you would like to make changes to your order.
Q: Do you have international shipping?
A: Sorry, no. Products on FIFINE website are not available for global shipping. Delivery covers UK, CA and US (APO/FPO address is not included). For customers who live outside these regions, you can check out on FIFINE AliExpress Store.
Address of the US warehouses: 17531 Railroad St., Unit A, City of Industry, CA, 91748 United State
Address of the CA warehouses: 450 Derwent PL, Delta, BC V3M 5Y9 Canada
Address of the UK warehouses: Plot 1, Lyons Park, Lyons Dr, Coventry, West Midlands CV5 9PF United Kingdom
Q: When will my order ship?
A: We process your order as soon as we receive it. And because of current situation, the processing time could take up to ONE business day, which is not added up to the shipping time.
Q: What if I provide the wrong/I want to change the shipping address?
A:
If you find out the incorrectness or want to make changes before receiving shipping confirmation notification. Please message us as soon as possible so that we can correct the address or cancel the order. We are available at email: web@fifine.cc or Facebook messenger: https://m.me/FifineStore
If the package has already been shipped, we will message you with the carrier info as soon as possible. Then you can contact them to relocate a correct address. If it can not be changed, we have to wait till the package being sent back to proceed a refund. And if it is not returned to sender successfully, we have no responsibility for issuing a refund or replacing the package.
Q: When can I expect my package to arrive?
A:
- If it is a pre-order or back-order that is in stock, your package will be shipped first.
- Delivery takes 4-7 days (based on your location), which counts from the day when your order is processed. Shipping cost is free when your order weighs below 1.51 kg.
- If it is emergent order that needs to be delivered on a specific date, please contact us before placing the order.
Q: When will I receive my shipment tracking number?
A: You will receive a notification email about the tracking information once your order leaves warehouse that is close to your location.
Q: What if tracking info indicates the package was received but I haven't actually receive it?
A:
First off, please wait for one more business days, tracking info update could be ahead of the actual delivery.
Next, if you still haven't received package, please call and email the local post office. They will have more info than we can see online.
At last, when post office is not able to help find the package, you should send us the screenshots of communication with post office as evidence for us to file a complaint. With a response from Post Office through your contact, confirming that package is missing, we will do a refund on the product price.
Return & Refund Policy
Q: What is your return policy?
A: FIFINE MICROPHONE offers Free Return within 30 days, counting from the date when the tracking info shows delivered.
But it does not cover bulk purchase (more than three), intact item, item ordered by mistake. If you wish to return a product, please contact us.
Q: How do I request a return?
A: Please follow the steps below to return a product:
- Contacted our email at web@fifine.cc with your order number and the reason for return (Any product shipped to us without a return authorization will be returned to the customer at his or her expense).
- We will email you back to confirm the product condition. Custoemr will have responsiblity to help provide the info (pictures and recording) we required. Then we will give instructions for returning and a return number.
- Ship your unused product in its original packaging to the address identified in our email.
- Note: Return shipping fee is covered by FIFINE only if returns are for defective products, products that were not described accurately, or incorrect orders. Whether a product is defective depends the info that customer provides (pictures and recording).
"Return Terms"
- Please be sure to use the original box, and the shipping carton and its packing material to ship the item back (the item is returned in the same condition as it was when shipped).
- You are responsible for shipping the products back to us.If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Q: After I have returned a product, when will I see the refund in my account?
A: After receiving and examining your returned product(s), your refund will appear in your account within 3 to 5 business days. Please be aware that the refund will depend on the policies of PayPal that was used for payment.
Other Terms and Conditions
"Bulk Purchase Return"
If buyer bought more than THREE products at a time, any one of them is defective, we will provide the free replacement.
But if buyer decides to return them all, we will charge a restocking fee of 30% of the order total. And buyer is responsible for the shipment back to FIFINE local factory.
"Refuse-to-Receive"
Once package has been shipped out, order cancellation is not possible. When product arrives, buyers are responsible for arranging return shipping and covering the cost by themselves and emailing us back with tracking number. If buyer decides to refuse package instead, we will charge a restocking fee of 30% of the order total.
Notice: Refund of "refuse-to-receive" item does not cover the origianl shipping fee, That means in this case, we will send back the payment of only the product listed price.
"Intact Items"
An intact item is one that its package has been opened and it works without a problem. If you want to return an intact product, the return shipping cost shall be covered on customer side. And we will deduct the original shipping fee from the refund total.
"Defective Items"
A defective item is one that is inoperable but has no apparent damage. If you receive a defective product, please contact our email for assistance.
Notice: Whether a product is defective depends the info that customer provides (pictures and recording).
"Damaged Items"
If the order arrives at you with obvious shipping damage, please refuse the delivery and email us with your order number. If you have accepted it, please save all packaging material and paperwork for the order and also email us for instructions. If you dispose of packaging material, you jeopardize our chances of making a claim, and you may not receive the return.
"Limits of Responsibility"
We take no responsibility for user-initiated damage and/or loss of parts incurred during operation or use of the product. Though you still can email us for assistance on repairing or replacing components.
"Price and/or Description Changes"
All prices, pictures, and descriptions on this website are subject to change. We maintain no responsibility for inadvertent errors. When you place your order with us, you agree to the price and terms indicated on this website. Price differences related to future or past prices in FIFINE MICROPHONE store are not refundable.
Notice: We are sorry that the price fluctation during pandemic is not refundable.
"Errors on FIFINE MICROPHONE website"
Prices and availability of products are also subject to change without notice. Errors will be corrected where and when discovered. We reserve the right to revoke any stated offer, cancel orders, and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions in any stated offer or price, including after an order has been submitted and whether or not the order has been confirmed and your payment processed. If your payment has already been processed for the purchase when your order is canceled, we will issue an immediate refund.
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