FIFINE AM8 Review 2024: Best Budget Microphone for Streamers
Updated: Apr 29
FIFINE's AM8 Streaming microphone is one of the best budget mic for steamers, gamers, podcasters, and all content creators. It is a perfect microphone for beginners to enter the field of content creation as this affordable microphone is very easy to use and has great audio quality.
FIFINE is known for their quality affordable microphones and now they are also starting to release mixers, headphones, and speakers. FIFINE is one of the top brands for affordable audio devices with premium feel and quality.
FIFINE AM8 Features
Design
This microphone from FIFINE looks and feels well-built despite being a budget option. The mic has a Gain knob, an Output volume knob, and two touch-sensitive buttons for muting and changing RGB colors. It has a RGB bar with 8 RGB static lights, a breathing mode and a flowing mode. The microphone itself is available in black, white and pink color.
The positioning of buttons are knobs are not comfortable to use especially the mute button. We found ourselves constantly muting the microphone accidentally while moving and holding it due to the mute button's positioning.
Connectivity
FIFINE AM8 has both USB-C and XLR connectivity options. You can also use it with mobile devices by using the USB-C port. It also has a 3.5mm connection for the headphones to monitor your audio.
As the AM8 microphones comes with both USB and XLR connectivity, beginners can use a USB-C connection and can easily upgrade to better audio quality without upgrading the microphone by using an XLR connection with a mixer.
Audio Quality
The Fifine AM 8 is a Dynamic microphone with a Cardioid polar pattern (unidirectional) which makes it great for Streaming and Podcasting. It comes with a windshield on mic for better audio against plosives.
The overall sound quality is great with rich-sounding vocals but we felt that the Fifine AM8 has low maximum gain and needs to be used very close.
Here's a raw recording sample from the FIFINE AM8 microphone-
FIFINE AM8 2024 Review
The FIFINE AM8 is one of the best affordable microphones for streaming and recording. We used the FIFINE AM8 for a week and here's our honest review of this budget microphone.
Positives
Here are some of the things we liked about FIFINE AM8 Mic.
Great audio quality with rich-sounding vocals.
USB-C and XLR connectivity.
Headphone audio monitoring.
Comes with a desk stand for instant use.
Multiple RGB lights and modes.
Clean and minimalist boxy design.
Already has a good windshield for plosives.
Negatives
Here are some of the things we didn't like about FIFINE AM8 Mic.
The mute button's positioning is such that it can be accidentally muted.
The mic gain feels very low.
The headphone audio monitoring has a big lag in it.
No dedicated software for mixing and controlling the mic settings.
What comes with the box?
When you buy the FIFINe AM8 microphone, you will get-
The main microphone unit
Desk stand
USB-C cable
USer Guide
Conclusion
FIFINE AM8 is a great budget microphone for streaming and content creation, available at around $55. This Dynamic microphone has great rich audio quality, USB and XLR connectivity, audio monitoring, and RGB light which is not available in many microphones, especially in this budget range.
It is a great choice for beginners who are looking for a good budget plug-and-play microphone. FIFINE AM8 also has an XLR connection which makes it easier to upgrade audio quality without upgrading the mic.
FIFINE AM8 Specifications
Type | Dynamic |
Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
Output Connection | USB type-C (mic end) to type-A 2.0 (computer end)/XLR |
USB Power Consumption | Voltage: 5±0.25 V |
Bit Depth/Sample Rate | 16-bit/44.1k-48k Hz |
Frequency Response | 50-16kHz |
S/N Ratio | ＞80 dB |
Sensitivity | -50±3dB |
Shipping Weight | 1.0 Kg |
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