--- product_id: 226124473 title: "K678 USB Podcast Microphone for Recording Streaming, Condenser Computer Gaming Mic for PC Mac, Headphone Output&Volume Control, Mic Gain Control, Mute Button for Vocal, YouTube" brand: "fifine" price: "€ 235.25" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Fifine" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/226124473-k678-usb-podcast-microphone-for-recording-streaming-condenser-computer-gaming store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Zero-latency headphone output Plug & play USB with Mac/PC compatibility Cardioid pattern for crisp voice capture K678 USB Podcast Microphone for Recording Streaming, Condenser Computer Gaming Mic for PC Mac, Headphone Output&Volume Control, Mic Gain Control, Mute Button for Vocal, YouTube **Brand:** fifine **Price:** € 235.25 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎤 Elevate your voice, own every virtual room. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** K678 USB Podcast Microphone for Recording Streaming, Condenser Computer Gaming Mic for PC Mac, Headphone Output&Volume Control, Mic Gain Control, Mute Button for Vocal, YouTube by fifine - **How much does it cost?** € 235.25 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/226124473-k678-usb-podcast-microphone-for-recording-streaming-condenser-computer-gaming) ## Best For - fifine enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fifine brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Instant Control:** Quick mute button with LED indicator and adjustable mic gain puts you in command of your audio environment. - • **Effortless Setup:** Plug-and-play USB connectivity works seamlessly with Windows and Mac—no drivers, no hassle. - • **Robust & Portable:** All-metal construction with a sturdy zinc stand ensures durability and professional presence on any desk. - • **Real-Time Monitoring:** Built-in headphone jack with volume control lets you hear exactly what’s recorded—no delay, no guesswork. - • **Studio-Quality Clarity:** Cardioid condenser mic isolates your voice, cutting background noise for crystal-clear calls and streams. ## Overview The FIFINE K678 is a professional-grade USB condenser microphone designed for podcasters, streamers, and remote professionals. Featuring a cardioid polar pattern, it delivers clear, noise-reduced audio with a wide frequency response. Its zero-latency headphone output and adjustable gain provide real-time monitoring and precise control. Built with durable metal and a stable zinc stand, it offers plug-and-play compatibility with Windows and Mac, making it the perfect upgrade for virtual meetings, content creation, and gaming. ## Description Product Description USB Output The USB output enables direct integration with a desktop or laptop computer, allowing CD-quality recording to software-based applications without a preamplifier. 3.5mm stereo headphone output USB studio microphone features volume control and provides direct, latency-free monitoring anywhere. Durable metal construction Die-cast zinc construction with a heavy-gauge mesh grille, Integrated desktop base. Accessorize your creative space Transform your desktop into a broadcast studio with 5/8" Male to 3/8" Female Adapter and broadcast boom arm. (available separately) Accessories Included A desktop stand and USB cable are included so you can begin recording right away. Review: Great external USB mic - Got this for online meetings during the pandemic--the mic on my laptop is pretty crappy and besides I wanted something that can still pick up my voice clearly from a short distance away. Especially given how much time virtual meetings are taking up these days, before this it was exhausting to yell loudly into the stupid laptop to even be heard properly every time. This mic solved all those issues beautifully--I can sit at an arm's distance from the desk and speak freely. Here's a quick breakdown of why an external mic is usually a better choice: ***Built-in mics (laptop/tablet)*** Regardless of how good (or bad) the quality, most built-in microphones on laptops and tablets pick up ambient sound pretty indiscriminately--granted that's OK for occasional and short-duration needs, such as Skype calls and the like as most built-in mics are specially tuned to pick up the human voice among all the noise. That word noise is key--as these general purpose microphones (whether "unidirectional" or "omnidirectional") don't do as well if you're in a place with other potential sound sources. How acceptable the audio quality then depends on your specific case and needs--for example, my online meetings happen in a living room where I have a ceiling fan running. The laptop mic picks up the fan noise, but does ok capturing my voice too--provided I speak loudly and towards the front of the screen. ***External mics*** In contrast, external mics provide more control: many (and K678 too) are cardioid in pattern, meaning they are great at picking up sound directly in front of the mic (your voice) while mostly discarding sounds from behind. For example, as I'm not an audio pro and my meetings happen in a real room and not a sound studio, the cardioid pattern is perfect for me. The external mic picks up my voice well, and if I set it up right (more on this below) there's no trace of the ceiling fan noise in the audio as well. You could go all pro on this too of course with higher-end models, but USB mics are a good entry-level option. So although most audio pros would scoff at a "mere USB mic" the advantages are many: not just the price, but also more importantly super simple to set up (directly hook up to your computer, no "interface" needed unlike many higher-end pro models). ***Mic setup/positioning, gain levels, K678 vs 669B*** As the pattern is cardioid, the mic works best if positioned in front of you, tilted up slightly so that the front (with the LED button) is towards your mouth/throat. Note that unlike a stage performer who speaks/sings into the rounded end of a handheld microphone, you'd want to speak not to the rounded end nor the back but instead into the front of this USB mic like a classic radio personality/broadcaster. I find it works fine even when more than a foot or so away from me on the desk. On the back, you have the two control knobs--for adjusting the mic gain and headphone output levels. Crucially, I found out that keeping the mic gain level low is essential for eliminating background noise—I sometimes like to turn it down all the way to zero, but it still picks up my voice while cutting out ambient noise. Note that gain level is not the volume - in normal situations if you’re 6-8 inches away you shouldn’t need any “gain.” But you might want to experiment with different levels depending on your situation. Fifine has two USB mics that are equally worth considering--669B and 678 (the latest). I went with 678 mainly because it looked more compact to me. K678 is pretty much all metal in construction (and hence has a solid, hefty feel to it)--and also boasts a very good quality headphone jack output. I use this to hook up an external speaker (in fact, online videos sound markedly superior via this outlet compared to the one I was getting via my laptop's headphone jack). 669B lacks this output jack, which is a crucial factor for me, an added reason why I chose the K678. So while K678 is clearly the newer and superior quality version and both are budget models, 669B seems even kinder to the pocket though--choice up to you depending on your requirements. ***A word about Fifine, the company*** The name of the company ("Fifine"--pronounced f'EYE-fine, which sounds pretty weird to me). Like most electronic stuff these days though, note that this is made in China--but neither the weird name nor the China connection should stop you necessarily. Why? Because the sad reality is that from wires to chargers to tablets/computers and even smart phones, it's pretty damn hard if not nearly impossible to escape the China link really (even when we're told explicitly something is made elsewhere, chances are key components came from China). I actively try to avoid Chinese-made stuff whenever possible but clearly this policy of mine has only limited effect in practical terms (for example, my IPad--American company and bought in the US, but if you look in the back, made in China). Maybe in the old days China primarily made imitation products of inferior quality based on European or American brands. Some inferior quality stuff still comes out of China surely, but if you choose carefully it's surprising how good the quality can sometimes be. Fifine actually seems to do some innovation on its own. While K678 is clearly based on the American BLUE Yeti, also a USB mic--but instead of a copy, Fifine actually made a genuinely great microphone at half the price of the Yeti. (By the way, while the company BLUE is indeed American, no matter what they tell you chances are the main parts of the Blue Yeti, if not the whole thing, is also sourced from China.) Review: Best Blue Yeti alternative In My Opinion - I think this is the best budget microphone. It was all the features you would need. You can attach this to a boom arm, it has gain sliders; you can also connect your headphones to it to listen what the microphone is hearing in real time. One thing that I don't like is that there is not software to adjust anything else. For that reason, you would be better off spending a little more for the FIFINE K690 USB Mic with Four Polar Patterns which has a software to adjust things. However, if you need a budget alternative to Blue Yeti Micrphone, this is the one in my opinion ## Features - [Excellent Quality Sound] Equipped with cardioid polar pattern allowing the USB podcast microphone to capture clear, crisps and smooth sound, and suppress unwanted background noise. The USB microphone for PC delivers a wellbalanced, crystal clear sound reproduced across a wide frequency response along with high SPLs providing quality sound for studio or on the road use, making the computer microphone a choice for presentations, podcasts, zoom, skype, recordings or streaming game on twitch. - [Versatile Controls] The USB condenser microphone with 3.5mm headphones output features adjustable volume controls and provides direct, no latency monitoring for ensuring quality and convenience. The PC microphone for podcast also features a quick mute functionality with built-in LED light that helps indicate the status of the USB mic. Elegant features and controls on the podcast mic is suitable for gaming, speech, podcasts, ASMR and voice over applications. - [Streamlined Setup & Compatibility] FIFINE computer microphone for desktop features a 6.56ft USB output cable for direct integrations with desktop or laptop with easy plug-and-play Windows/Mac OS connectivity, which offers simple operability for gamers, vloggers and youtubers. The condenser mic noise cancelling delivers clear quality sound that perfects for voice-over artists or studio home projects. Tips: the USB desktop microphone is incompatible with Xbox, phones and iPads. - [Durable Material & Structure] The USB microphone for computer is constructed with rugged metal and the stand is built with die-cast zinc that provides secure structure, easy portability and longlasting performance. 6.56ft USB cable with double magnet ring minimizes electromagnetic interference from Macbook/computers to deliver great quality audio, which makes the laptop microphone perfect for tutorials, webinars, podcasting and casual or business or Zoom meetings. - [Package Includes] The FIFINE computer mic K678 package includes a studio-grade streaming microphone, all metal constructed durable stand, 6.56ft USB cable, 5/8-inch male to 3/8-inch female mic thread screw adapter and a USB microphone user manual. We also provide friendly technical support. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B085WRN1VD | | Antenna Location | Gaming, Streaming | | Audible Noise | 75 Decibels | | Best Sellers Rank | #40,020 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #80 in PC Microphones | | Box Contents | K678 Microphone, Stand, USB Cable | | Brand | FIFINE | | Brand Name | FIFINE | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Headphone, Personal Computer | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Connector Type | USB Type-A | | Country of Origin | USA | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 5,340 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Zinc | | Frequency Response | 20 KHz | | Hardware Platform | Headphone, Laptop, PC | | Impedance Unit of Measure | 2.2 Kiloohms | | Importer Contact Information | Origin Marketing Pvt. Ltd., 121 Raj Ratna Industrial Estate, Liberty Garden, Malad West, Mumbai 400064. | | Item Dimensions | 15 x 15 x 17 Centimeters | | Item Type Name | Condenser | | Item Weight Unit of Measure | 998 g | | Manufacturer | FIFINE, Fifine | | Manufacturer Contact Information | Fifine | | Manufacturer Part Number | K678 | | Microphone Form Factor | Table Array | | Model Name | K678 | | Model Number | K678 | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Packer Contact Information | Origin Marketing Pvt. Ltd., 121 Raj Ratna Industrial Estate, Liberty Garden, Malad West, Mumbai 400064. | | Polar Pattern | Unidirectional | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming, Streaming | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 75 dB | | Special Feature | Headphone Output, Mute Function, Volume Control | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year warranty from date of purchase | ## Product Details - **Brand:** FIFINE - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Connector Type:** USB Type-A - **Model Name:** K678 - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming, Streaming ## Images ![K678 USB Podcast Microphone for Recording Streaming, Condenser Computer Gaming Mic for PC Mac, Headphone Output&Volume Control, Mic Gain Control, Mute Button for Vocal, YouTube - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LsABIBQGL.jpg) ![K678 USB Podcast Microphone for Recording Streaming, Condenser Computer Gaming Mic for PC Mac, Headphone Output&Volume Control, Mic Gain Control, Mute Button for Vocal, YouTube - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61E5nS1F6eL.jpg) ![K678 USB Podcast Microphone for Recording Streaming, Condenser Computer Gaming Mic for PC Mac, Headphone Output&Volume Control, Mic Gain Control, Mute Button for Vocal, YouTube - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ezUN-BZ4L.jpg) ![K678 USB Podcast Microphone for Recording Streaming, Condenser Computer Gaming Mic for PC Mac, Headphone Output&Volume Control, Mic Gain Control, Mute Button for Vocal, YouTube - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61B09PJc0hL.jpg) ![K678 USB Podcast Microphone for Recording Streaming, Condenser Computer Gaming Mic for PC Mac, Headphone Output&Volume Control, Mic Gain Control, Mute Button for Vocal, YouTube - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81M841i70+L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can i use it for beatboxing?** A: yes **Q: How is the durability and performance of this mic over a longer period of time? Is the voice output quality same after 1 or 2 years of usage?** A: I can't answer both of your questions as my purchase has not exceeded one year yet. But the quality of mic is very good - I am comparing to my two Boya mics. **Q: Is the port usb c ?** A: no **Q: Which stand should i get for it ?** A: No extra stand, stand is fixed with microphone as shown in figure. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great external USB mic *by R***N on 30 September 2020* Got this for online meetings during the pandemic--the mic on my laptop is pretty crappy and besides I wanted something that can still pick up my voice clearly from a short distance away. Especially given how much time virtual meetings are taking up these days, before this it was exhausting to yell loudly into the stupid laptop to even be heard properly every time. This mic solved all those issues beautifully--I can sit at an arm's distance from the desk and speak freely. Here's a quick breakdown of why an external mic is usually a better choice: ***Built-in mics (laptop/tablet)*** Regardless of how good (or bad) the quality, most built-in microphones on laptops and tablets pick up ambient sound pretty indiscriminately--granted that's OK for occasional and short-duration needs, such as Skype calls and the like as most built-in mics are specially tuned to pick up the human voice among all the noise. That word noise is key--as these general purpose microphones (whether "unidirectional" or "omnidirectional") don't do as well if you're in a place with other potential sound sources. How acceptable the audio quality then depends on your specific case and needs--for example, my online meetings happen in a living room where I have a ceiling fan running. The laptop mic picks up the fan noise, but does ok capturing my voice too--provided I speak loudly and towards the front of the screen. ***External mics*** In contrast, external mics provide more control: many (and K678 too) are cardioid in pattern, meaning they are great at picking up sound directly in front of the mic (your voice) while mostly discarding sounds from behind. For example, as I'm not an audio pro and my meetings happen in a real room and not a sound studio, the cardioid pattern is perfect for me. The external mic picks up my voice well, and if I set it up right (more on this below) there's no trace of the ceiling fan noise in the audio as well. You could go all pro on this too of course with higher-end models, but USB mics are a good entry-level option. So although most audio pros would scoff at a "mere USB mic" the advantages are many: not just the price, but also more importantly super simple to set up (directly hook up to your computer, no "interface" needed unlike many higher-end pro models). ***Mic setup/positioning, gain levels, K678 vs 669B*** As the pattern is cardioid, the mic works best if positioned in front of you, tilted up slightly so that the front (with the LED button) is towards your mouth/throat. Note that unlike a stage performer who speaks/sings into the rounded end of a handheld microphone, you'd want to speak not to the rounded end nor the back but instead into the front of this USB mic like a classic radio personality/broadcaster. I find it works fine even when more than a foot or so away from me on the desk. On the back, you have the two control knobs--for adjusting the mic gain and headphone output levels. Crucially, I found out that keeping the mic gain level low is essential for eliminating background noise—I sometimes like to turn it down all the way to zero, but it still picks up my voice while cutting out ambient noise. Note that gain level is not the volume - in normal situations if you’re 6-8 inches away you shouldn’t need any “gain.” But you might want to experiment with different levels depending on your situation. Fifine has two USB mics that are equally worth considering--669B and 678 (the latest). I went with 678 mainly because it looked more compact to me. K678 is pretty much all metal in construction (and hence has a solid, hefty feel to it)--and also boasts a very good quality headphone jack output. I use this to hook up an external speaker (in fact, online videos sound markedly superior via this outlet compared to the one I was getting via my laptop's headphone jack). 669B lacks this output jack, which is a crucial factor for me, an added reason why I chose the K678. So while K678 is clearly the newer and superior quality version and both are budget models, 669B seems even kinder to the pocket though--choice up to you depending on your requirements. ***A word about Fifine, the company*** The name of the company ("Fifine"--pronounced f'EYE-fine, which sounds pretty weird to me). Like most electronic stuff these days though, note that this is made in China--but neither the weird name nor the China connection should stop you necessarily. Why? Because the sad reality is that from wires to chargers to tablets/computers and even smart phones, it's pretty damn hard if not nearly impossible to escape the China link really (even when we're told explicitly something is made elsewhere, chances are key components came from China). I actively try to avoid Chinese-made stuff whenever possible but clearly this policy of mine has only limited effect in practical terms (for example, my IPad--American company and bought in the US, but if you look in the back, made in China). Maybe in the old days China primarily made imitation products of inferior quality based on European or American brands. Some inferior quality stuff still comes out of China surely, but if you choose carefully it's surprising how good the quality can sometimes be. Fifine actually seems to do some innovation on its own. While K678 is clearly based on the American BLUE Yeti, also a USB mic--but instead of a copy, Fifine actually made a genuinely great microphone at half the price of the Yeti. (By the way, while the company BLUE is indeed American, no matter what they tell you chances are the main parts of the Blue Yeti, if not the whole thing, is also sourced from China.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Blue Yeti alternative In My Opinion *by D***S on 26 August 2024* I think this is the best budget microphone. It was all the features you would need. You can attach this to a boom arm, it has gain sliders; you can also connect your headphones to it to listen what the microphone is hearing in real time. One thing that I don't like is that there is not software to adjust anything else. For that reason, you would be better off spending a little more for the FIFINE K690 USB Mic with Four Polar Patterns which has a software to adjust things. However, if you need a budget alternative to Blue Yeti Micrphone, this is the one in my opinion ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome quality *by R***A on 26 October 2025* Awesome quality and easy to setup. 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