FIFINE Amplitank K688

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• XLR and USB-C dual output
• Onboard gain and volume control
• Headphone monitoring jack
• Windscreen and shock mount included
• Dynamic cardioid capsule
• [Clean Sound Quality] Featured with durability and adaptability, the metal-build podcast microphone, with SPL of 130dB, will not distort the audio from vocal, video or music recording to keep its originality. Quite directional cardioid pattern deals with background noise, like hard drives or computer fans. The microphone for PC delivers detail voice without much additional noise processing. (Arm stand, mic stand and XLR cable are NOT included.)
• [Upgrade XLR Output] XLR microphone reduces circuit noise interference and enhances the sense of audio space. Worked with S/N Ratio higher than 80dB, the dynamic microphone upgrades dynamics and details to makes your vocal easier to resonate. Use the streaming mic with sound card or mixer equipment accessories in your studio to present more natural and high-end audio in recording, vocals.
• [Convenient USB Output] Provided with both XLR to USB connections, the dynamic USB microphone is a significant benefit for you to record in various ways working with Windows or Mac OS. You can save time to finish your work quickly on desktop or laptop by plugging the 8.2ft USB cable directly without any further software or settings. The gaming microphone readily satisfies your daily work in studio, and also portable when out for work.
• [Mute and Gain Control] Tap-to-mute on the front panel is handy to control instead of pushing a button, which is quiet to avoid unnecessary noise into your vocal or singing. No need to fiddle with software settings on your Macbook, you can adjust the input volume level by gain knob on the recording mic for podcast, to output more vivid broadcast audio. (Only available for USB connection)
• [Monitoring and Volume Adjustment] The studio microphone ability to 3.5mm jack real-time monitoring along with headphone volume control is more accessible for voice-over work. You can monitor to judge if your output volume as intended or noise reduction effect, and directly set the monitoring volume on the vocal microphone to listen to each frequency audio. (Only available for USB connection)
• [Further Noise Reduction] The PC mic requires to keep a close distance to record. Thus, the included windscreen can dampen the impact of plosives to reduce the harshness in vocals. When you record bass audio, the external shock mount eases unwanted low frequency vibration from desk and mechanical noise, further keeping your Youtube, broadcast clean, nature and powerful.
• Warm Tips: 1. The fifine microphone K688 (XLR cable, boom arm, mic stand not included) comes with a mic with shock mount, an 8.2ft (2.5m) USB-C to USB-A cable, a 5/8'' to 3/8'' adapter, a user's Manual. 2. When using XLR connection, it is suggested to use XLR to XLR cable for more stable audio. 3. All function keys are only available for USB connection.