FIFINEXLR Dynamic Microphone, Vocal Podcast Microphone with Cardioid Pattern, Studio Metal Mic for Streaming Voice-Over Dubbing Video Recording, Black-K669D

For the past 10 years or so, the microphone i've been using for gaming, discord, and some audio recording has been a "ModMIc". For those who don't know, Modmic makes a headset type microphone that you attach to your headphones using a magnet. It had decent enough sound quality for what i was doing, or so I thought, and recently i ran over the cable one too many times and it has since been retired to the local landfill.I did a lot of looking around for something similar that was of higher qualty and i didn't feel their higher end modmic was what i needed, so i decided to take the plunge and get myself a proper Dynamic microphone and Audio Interface, and after watching a ton of reviews on Youtube, decided on the FiFine K669D and for the audio interface, the CAD Connect 2 CX2 24/96 usb interface with phantom power. There aren't many decent interfaces under $100 with good build quality, excellent sound quality, and can do 24bit audio. This is one of the few, and it does it well.As for the microphone, I only have my old ModMic to compare it to, but the sound quality is like comparing one of those audio tape recorders from the 90's that are used to record lectures, to a CD audio recording. When i first got it set up and logged into discord, just about every person i play games with commented on how much better i sounded. One person wasn't even sure if it was me at first.The only downsides i can think of would be the stand is absolute trash. If you put that thing on your desk, it picks up every movement you make. I tossed it aside and ordered the FiFine Low Profile Microphone Boom. I chose that one because i have dual displays and didn't want the microphone coming over the top of them. This boom allows the mic to come under the displays and then angle up towards where i keep it. Yeah, it cost 50% more than the mic itself, but it's built solid and doesn't move around much.Overall, this mic has outstanding value for the money.

Very good clear mic for the price, I wish the stand was more adjustable but for the price its not bad.

Built like a tank and super low noise floor, sounds amazing for how low cost it is. As good as my MXL.

The microphone is very well designed and built. It's solid, sturdy, and has a good weight to it. The tripod is also solid, very stable, and made of metal, which I like. In terms of sound, it has very good bass and mids, and maybe it could use a little more clarity in the highs, but that can be fixed with an equalizer. It has a solid sound for podcasts and maybe interviews. It's not bad. I improved my voice with my own presets, and it sounded very good. Its sensitivity is good, but maybe a good interface would improve the sound even more. Overall, it's a very good microphone for beginners. I was skeptical but I've been surprised. A good one for the price.

This is a great value, I was surprised at how it sounds, it does have a good range and sounds a lot like my Rode PodMic. With some eq'ing that I do for my voice, I found this actually sounds a hair "warmer" than my PodMic does. It doesn't require phantom power and works with all of the interfaces I have. I did purchase a bar and shock mount so I can mount them both on my under-monitor Elgato boom arm:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089W8WGPT - Boseen universal 47-53mm shock mount fits this and helps with isolating vibration-related noise. In this the mic is silent and looks good.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LF4F6F5 - double mic mount so you can mount two xlr micsYou might need an adapter for the bottom depending on your mount.