- The level of the smartphone camera rockets up, but the internal microphone bears no relation in that good way. Thus, relying too much on the internal microphone results in massively degraded audio and heavily restricted scenarios.
- To make better use of the high-performance cameras and tackle those drawbacks, you should take serious consideration of coupling with a full-featured wireless lav mic.
- Because of the direction and the sensitivity of a built-in microphone, its audio quality is nowhere near the external ones’. You will get much less distortion and most importantly less noticeable hollowness and echo.
- And you can run a more creative live on TikTok or Facebook by leaving your device on the desk and shooting from a distance.
- FIFINE M6 wireless lavalier microphone expectedly makes up for the shortfalls of the smartphone internal mic, and it does more than that.
- There is not a single bit of complexity was added to the setup. To capture audio into your phone, you do not have to have a mixer, either to worry about making the system work, it just works. Such simplicity is what the M6 presents you with. Small and inconspicuous receiver, convenience and minimalism of a transmitter plus microphone system.
- Just connect the USB-C receiver to your Android smartphone, turn on the transmitter and they will automatically pair in a second. For not spoiling the straightforward setup with any adapter, it is better to use the system exclusively on USB-C mobiles, tablets, laptops or PCs. That means the action cameras, portable vlog cameras, DSLR cameras that have a USB-C jack are not compatible.
- Launch an app for going live on YouTube/Instagram/TikTok, video conferencing, or audio recording, and you’re good to go. The LED light at the bottom of the receiver gives you a clear idea of the connection status.
- The setup is easy-peasy because no need to figure out which adapters you should use. The overall shape after the connection is not obtrusive or clunky at all, because the receiver is no thicker nor wider than most USB-C mobiles and no extra hanging out of your phone, which removes the stress of the mic getting in the way.
- But if you dig deeper, you can find more than simplicity. The receiver, the part that you plug into your phone, uses a USB-C jack. But it is not the only USB-C connection of this tiny receiver, the additional one on the side is for either real-time monitoring or charging the phone up while using.
- The only tricky thing for a USB type of monitoring jack is that you need to use either an adapter to hook up with your 3.5mm headphone or find a pair of USB-C ones. But what it can do is the important bit. It allows you to hear whether there is sound going into your device, how you are actually heard and what audio coming out of your phone, which will definitely give you peace of mind during any live situation or conferencing. Because you can be well aware of the loudness of your voice and keep it at a consistent level while hearing other participants from the conferencing or audience from your live in real-time.
- Going wireless means battery power is necessary. But no old-school battery system here. The receiver draws the power from the connected phone, but it provides back a battery-charging channel through its USB-C port. It may not be as useful as the monitoring feature. But there will be once or twice when you grab your phone to start going live and find the battery going flat, then the charging while using the feature will definitely come as a lifesaver.
- The user-friendly features do not stop at the receiver. You can also find some clever design on the transmitter, the part that is clipped to your clothing. The handy mute button, which is also the on/off switch of the transmitter, comes in first. It saves the trouble of disconnecting the whole system or unplugging the receiver in order to pause the live or conferencing for a while.
- Not only the button of the transmitter has multiple-function, but also the USB-C charging port, which can serve as a live monitoring jack as well. When the headphone jack on the receiver is out of reach of your headphone length, you still can hear the audio picked up by the microphone in real-time through the one on the transmitter. Though the transmitter with a headphone sticking out may not look so good on camera, it is just relieving in some cases to hear there is audio being received and the audio is consistent.
- With a headphone plugged into the transmitter, you can even find some hidden Easter eggs - the voice alert when powering on, pairing or shutting down the system.
- The transmitter runs on its own rechargeable power. With up to 6 hours of battery life on a single 90 minutes charge, you do not have to bring it together with a bulky power bank to rest assured of the power for a whole live stream.
- The nice attention to detail can even be seen on the clip, which is 360° routable for adapting to different clothing and clipping positions, thus more recording directions can be chosen. It is important to feel comfortable when having the mic clipped on, thus, it is built to be light and add no burden to your clothing.
- In terms of convenience, it is a huge step up from the wired lav mic or the shotgun one. For the wired models that use longer than enough cable, the wire will definitely get in the way and you have to go a step further to roll up to actually use it. For the ones with a short cable, the range of your movement is restricted.
- Compared with a shotgun mic, the M6 lav mic will pick up much less background sound. Especially when you shot from a distance, like say 50 feet, the longest wireless transmission range of M6, the audio recorded by a shotgun mic will be overdrawn by the environmental noises for sure. Apart from the better rejection, a wireless lav mic is also more perfect for you to try different angles and distances for shooting video or going live.
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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