1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the FIFINE A8 AmpliGame USB Microphone. This microphone is designed for high-quality recording and streaming on various platforms, offering features like customizable RGB lighting, a convenient mute button, and real-time headphone monitoring. This manual provides detailed instructions for setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance.
2. Package Contents
Please check the box for the following items:
Image: What's in the Box?
- FIFINE A8 Microphone (with pre-attached desktop stand and shock mount)
- Pop Filter
- 6.5ft USB-C to USB-A Cable
- Pivot Mount with Screw Adapter
3. Key Features
- Various RGB Lighting Modes: The microphone features dynamic and romantic backlight settings, including Static solid color, Dynamic multi-color gradient, and Dynamic solid-color gradient, enhancing your gaming or streaming setup.
- One-Touch Mute Button: A highly sensitive touch-sensitive mute button allows for instant audio isolation. An LED light indicates the working status (Green for Active, Red for Mute).
- Headphone Jack for Real-time Monitoring: Connect headphones to the 3.5mm jack for direct, delay-free monitoring of your voice, or to listen to computer audio while recording.
- Flexible Gain Knob: A hidden volume dial behind the microphone allows for quick and easy adjustment of the gain level.
- Cardioid Polar Pattern: The professional cardioid polar pattern captures your voice perfectly and accurately, focusing on optimizing the sound output and minimizing background noise.
- Metal Pop Filter: The detachable metal pop filter helps block breathing sounds, plosives, and other unwanted noises, ensuring clear audio.
- Shock Mount: The integrated shock mount absorbs desktop vibrations, reducing unwanted noise transfer to the microphone.
Image: Various RGB Lighting Modes
Image: One-Touch Mute Button
Image: Headphone Jack
Image: Flexible Gain Knob
Image: Cardioid Pick-up Pattern
4. Setup Guide
- Unpack the Microphone: Carefully remove all components from the packaging.
- Connect the USB Cable: Plug the USB-C end of the provided 6.5ft cable into the microphone's USB-C port. Connect the USB-A end to an available USB port on your computer (PC or Mac) or gaming console (PS4/PS5).
Image: FIFINE A8 Microphone with USB Cable
- Plug and Play: The microphone is plug-and-play. Your operating system (Windows, Mac OS, PS4/PS5) will automatically detect and install the necessary drivers in the background.
Image: Plug and Play Compatibility
- Adjust Microphone Angle: Use the adjustment knob on the stand to set the microphone to your desired angle for optimal sound capture.
Video: FIFINE A8 AmpliGame USB Microphone Overview (shows plug and play, angle adjustment, stable stand, RGB modes, cardioid pattern, mute button, gain knob, pop filter, shock mount, headphone jack, and wide compatibility).
- Optional: Attach Pop Filter: If not already attached, secure the metal pop filter to the microphone to further reduce plosive sounds.
- Optional: Use with Boom Arm: The microphone is detachable from its desktop stand and can be mounted on a compatible boom arm using the pivot mount and screw adapter.
5. Operating Instructions
- Mute/Unmute: Tap the touch-sensitive button on the top of the microphone to mute or unmute. The LED indicator will change from Green (Active) to Red (Mute) and vice-versa.
- Adjust Gain: Rotate the gain knob located at the back of the microphone to increase or decrease the microphone's input sensitivity. This allows you to adjust the volume to your preference without needing to access computer settings.
- Change RGB Lighting: Press the RGB button (usually located near the gain knob or on the base) to cycle through the various lighting modes: Static solid colors, Dynamic multi-color gradients, and Dynamic solid-color gradients. The backlight can also be turned off using this button.
- Headphone Monitoring: Plug your headphones into the 3.5mm jack on the microphone. You will hear your own voice in real-time, allowing you to monitor your audio output. This jack can also be used to output all computer audio.
6. Compatibility
The FIFINE A8 USB Microphone offers wide compatibility and is designed to work seamlessly with:
- Windows PCs
- Mac OS computers
- PlayStation 4 (PS4)
- PlayStation 5 (PS5)
- Linux (e.g., Debian)
Simply plug the microphone into an available USB port, and your system should automatically recognize it.
7. User Tips
- Headphone Jack Versatility: The 3.5mm headphone jack on the microphone can be used not only for real-time monitoring of your voice but also as a general audio output for your computer, allowing you to hear game sounds, music, and other system audio directly through the microphone.
- Backlight Control: If you prefer to use the microphone without the RGB lighting, you can easily turn off the backlight using the dedicated RGB button on the microphone.
- Linux Support: Users have confirmed that the FIFINE A8 microphone works well with Linux distributions, such as Debian, providing a versatile option for various operating systems.
- Boom Arm Integration: For more flexible positioning and to save desk space, the microphone can be detached from its included desktop stand and mounted onto a standard boom arm using the provided pivot mount and screw adapter.
8. Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Element | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Power Supply | 5V |
| Operating Current | 200mA |
| Output | USB |
| Sensitivity | -40+/-30dB |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz-20KHz |
| Diaphragm | S-Mall |
| Communication | Wired |
| Set Type | Multi-Microphone Kits |
| Transducer | Electret Microphone |
| Use | Pro Studio |
| Style | Tabletop |
| Package | Yes |
| Built-in Battery | No |
| High-concerned chemical | None |
| Certification | CE, FCC, KC |
| Cable Length | 2 meters (6.5 ft) |
| Product Weight | 0.76 kg (approx. 1.68 lbs) |
| Package Dimensions (L x W x H) | 25cm x 18cm x 12cm (approx. 9.8in x 7.1in x 4.7in) |
9. Maintenance
- Cleaning: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the microphone's exterior. Do not use liquid cleaners or solvents.
- Storage: Store the microphone in a dry, dust-free environment when not in use.
- Handling: Handle the microphone with care to avoid dropping or impacting it, which could damage internal components.
- Disassembly Warning: Please do not disassemble the microphone privately. Unauthorized disassembly will void the one-year warranty.
10. Troubleshooting
- No Sound/Microphone Not Detected:
- Ensure the USB cable is securely connected to both the microphone and your computer/console.
- Try plugging the microphone into a different USB port.
- Restart your computer/console.
- Check your system's sound settings to ensure the FIFINE A8 is selected as the input device.
- Poor Sound Quality/Noise:
- Ensure the microphone is positioned correctly, facing you directly.
- Adjust the gain knob on the microphone. If the gain is too high, it can introduce noise.
- Check for environmental noise. The cardioid pattern helps, but excessive background noise can still be picked up.
- Ensure the pop filter is correctly installed to reduce plosives.
- If experiencing noise in headphones, ensure the headphone connection is secure. Users report no noise in headphones with this microphone.
- RGB Lighting Not Working:
- Ensure the microphone is powered on and connected.
- Press the RGB button to cycle through modes or turn the lighting on/off.
- General Issues: If you encounter persistent issues, please refer to the Warranty & Support section for assistance.
Image: Troubleshooting Flow for Noise Issues
11. Warranty & Support
FIFINE guarantees a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase. If you receive a different or damaged item, please contact customer support before leaving feedback or opening a dispute. Please note that disassembling the microphone privately will void the warranty.
For support, please contact the FIFINE Official Store customer service.
12. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Can the backlight be turned off?
- A: Yes, the backlight can be disabled using the RGB button on the microphone.
- Q: Can the headphone jack be used for both self-monitoring and computer audio?
- A: Yes, you can hear your own voice for monitoring as well as music and all other computer audio through the headphone jack.
- Q: Does it work with Linux?
- A: Yes, the microphone has been confirmed to work with Linux distributions like Debian.
- Q: Is the microphone detachable for use with a boom arm?
- A: Yes, the microphone is removable from its desktop stand and can be used with a compatible boom arm (pantograph) using the provided pivot mount.
- Q: What is the length of the included cable?
- A: The included USB-C to USB-A cable is 2 meters (approximately 6.5 feet) long.
- Q: Is the microphone original?
- A: Yes, this is an original FIFINE product.