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Black dynamic microphone with metal shock mount and pop filter on a desk boom arm

FIFINE

FIFINE K688 NEO CT USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone

SKU CH-6M47-J22A3 MPN K688 NEO CT

Dynamic USB/XLR microphone with touch mute, live monitoring and a boom arm for streaming and recording

  • Spec summaryType: Dynamic Polar Pattern: Cardioid Output Connection: USB
  • Product colorBalck
  • Key features1.Touch-mute, live monitoring & I/O level controls in USB mo
  • Touch-mute and live monitoring simplify USB recording
  • Dual USB-C and XLR outputs suit PC and mixer setups
  • Cardioid dynamic capsule rejects off-axis noise
  • 16-bit 44.1–48 kHz capture covers voice and music
  • High-density pop filter and metal shock mount reduce plosives and vibration

Dual USB/XLR Podcast Microphone

The FIFINE K688 NEO CT is a dynamic cardioid microphone built for streamers, podcasters and vocal recordists who need both direct USB connectivity and traditional XLR routing. It ships with a shock mount, pop filter, boom arm and desk clamp so the core recording chain is complete in one box.

Sustained USB Operation

In USB mode the microphone draws 86 mA at 5 V and maintains 16-bit conversion at sample rates between 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. The adjustable gain range of 0 to +12 dB lets users set levels once for long sessions without the preamp noise floor rising as the capsule warms.

Interface Practical Limits

The USB link uses a type-C connector on the microphone side and a type-A 2.0 plug on the computer side, so bandwidth is capped by the USB 2.0 specification rather than the newer type-C physical port. XLR output remains fully analogue, allowing the mic to feed any external interface or mixer without digital conversion constraints.

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Price $52.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFIFINE
Model nameK688 NEO CT
Product colorBalck
Size & build
Shipping weight1.27 kg
Package size406 × 239 × 119 mm

Questions about this item

How much power does the K688 NEO CT draw from a USB port during long sessions?

It runs on 5 V ±0.25 V and draws 86 mA, so a standard USB 2.0 port supplies all the power it needs.

What extra gear is required to use the XLR output on this microphone?

You need an audio interface, mixer or recorder with an XLR input and a separate XLR cable; the box only includes a USB cable.

Will the cardioid pattern and 130 dB max SPL handle a loud guitar amp next to an older USB interface?

The cardioid capsule rejects off-axis sound and tolerates up to 130 dB SPL, so it captures loud sources cleanly even with a legacy interface.

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