USB Microphone,FIFINE Metal Condenser Recording Microphone-Complete Features/Instruction Guide

The Fifine Metal Condenser K669B microphone is one of the good low-budget USB microphones. The K669B is a condenser USB microphone. It has a length of about 5 inches without stand and a length of about 8 inches with the stand. The recording pattern of this microphone is cardioid polar which means you have to stay on the front side for it to catch your audio clearly. It provides real time recording with live streaming. The Fifine K669B microphone has a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz which provides a clear and good quality audio input.

The Fifine metal condenser recording microphones come with a tripod stand and a ring mount. This allows holding the microphone at a fixed position without affecting the audio quality.

What’s in the Box

USB Microphone with 5.9ft USB Cable x 1

Metal Tripod Stand x 1
User Manual x 1

INTRODUCTION

Keep the volume all the way down when plugging the mic into usb port, and gradually turn volume up for the perfect effect during the use.

Volume Control

Volume up:
Clockwise (Turn right)
Volume down:
Counterclockwise (Turn left)

Mute:
Counterclockwise (Turn maximum left)

The front of the microphone should be facing the sound source. (A VOLUME knob indicate the front of the microphone). No matter how you adjust the angle or position of the mic, make sure the front of the mic is pointing at your mouth in order to achieve the best pick up effect.

STAND INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT

COMPUTER SETUP

Apple MAC OS

Plug the free end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer. Your computer will automatically recognize the USB device and install a driver.

To select the K669 as your audio input, first, open your System Preferences.
Next, click Sound to display the Sound preference pane.

Click the input tab and make certain “USB PnP Audio Device” is selected as the default input device. Drag the progress bar to adjust the volume of input.
If you need to output your voice from the 3.5mm headphone jack of MacBook, choose the output from “Internal Speaker” option. Drag progress bar to adjust volume of output.

NOTICE:

If you want to monitor your voice when using MacBook, you must turn on any recording software first (Audacity for example), make sure to click “Software Playthrough(on)”, then click the record button to begin, otherwise you cannot hear any sound when you speak to the mic. Choose the default Dictation & Speech software when you use the speech to text in MacBook, click “On” under Dictation window, so that your microphone can be recognized by the software.

Windows

Please wait for a few secs when first time operation, since driver of microphone takes time to automatically install. There may be no pop-up window or message though. (If plugging USB in a different USB port, driver installs again). After installation, you can test the mic by speaking to it. If the mic picks up no sound, please follow procedures below.

Right-click the speaker icon at the bottom right of the screen. Click “Sounds”.
Confirm the loudspeaker is open.

Click the loudspeaker is being used-” Properties” –“levels”, drag progress bar to adjust volume of output.

Select the Recording tab, and choose “USB PnP Audio Device” as the default device. When you speak to mic, bar-type icon will turn green and bounce. If it remains unchanged, please reset the computer and replug in the USB port. If there’s still no “USB PnP Audio Device”, please contact FIFINE after service.
If you want to directly monitor your recording, click Microphone” USB PnP Audio Device”- “Properties”-” Listen”-click” Listen to this device”-” Apply”. No sound can be heard through earphone if you don’t follow this procedure. NOTE: Click off “Listen to this device” when you are using any recording software or charting software (Skype).
Double click on the “USB PnP Audio Device” icon to open the Microphone Properties window. Click the speaker icon under the Levels tab. Select the Levels tab(14-20db) when the speaker output maximum volume to adjust microphone level.

Note:(Applicable for MAC and Windows)

If computer prompts that it’s unable to identify USB devices, please restart computer and replug the microphone into other USB port.
If mic recognized but no sound comes out, please check whether System Sound is mute and whether you have turned volume control on microphone to minimum.
If mic recognized but not sound out, and your computer runs windows 10, please go to settings>privacy>microphone and click the Allow apps to access the microphone to ON then restart.

Recording Software Settings

Make sure you have the correct input/output selected.
Notice: logging out of AUDACITY (or other recording software) if you find USB microphone is unavailable. And then plug in mic first ,secondly log in software again.

Make sure to click off the listen-to device in your computer system when you are using any recording software, or else you would hear duet of yourself just like too much echo.
There are several ways to improve the recording by using Audacity. Come to FIFINEMICROPHONE.COM, find SUPPORT, click the Tutorial Blogs or type the

https://fifinemicrophone.com/blogs/news directly to search the better recording solution for your interested subject in our blogs

For windows computers, we recommend audacity, and for Apple computers, you can use Apple’s own QuickTime player to test the recording.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Setting your software levels

Correct adjustment of microphone level is important for optimum performance. Ideally, the microphone level should be as high as possible without overloading the input of your computer. If you hear distortion, or if your recording program shows levels that are consistently overloaded (at peak levels), turn the microphone volume (or level) down, either through your control panel (or system preferences) settings, or through your recording software. If your recording program shows insufficient level, you can increase the microphone gain either from the control panel (or system preferences) settings or through your recording program.

Selecting software

You have many choices in recording software. Audacity, available for free online at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/, is a widely used software program that provides basic recording software.
Note: The microphone must be plugged in first and secondly turning on the recording software.

Positioning your microphone

It is important to position the microphone directly inline (on axis) with the person speaking/ singing or instrument (or other sound source) to achieve the best frequency response of the microphone. For use in speaking/singing applications, the ideal placement for the microphone is directly in front of the person speaking/singing.

Protecting your microphone

Avoid leaving your microphone in the open air or in areas where temperatures exceed 110° F (43° C) for extended periods. Extremely high humidity should also be avoided.

WARRANTY
Fifine microphone warrants its hardware product defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase, provided the purchase was made from an authorized Fifine microphone dealer. This warranty is void if the equipment is altered, misused, mishandled, suffers excessive wear or is serviced by any parties not authorized by Fifine Microphone. For warranty service, contact your local distributor or web@fifine.cc

VERDICT The Fifine K669B is a plug and play USB 2.0 microphone, which are extremely budget-friendly and don’t require any additional software to work with your apps and programs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are Fifine microphones any good?
Yes, they are surprisingly good at their value. The Fifine 669 is a very good entry-level microphone good with cardioid polar pattern recording.

What is the frequency response of the Fifine K669B?
Its frequency response is 20Hz-20kHz.
Does it have any controls?
Yes, it comes with volume controls and mute button.
Is a Fifine USB mic good?
Yes, it is a low-budget mic allowing you to record good quality audio.

Is Fifine K669B a condenser?
Yes, it is a condenser microphone and has the ability to pick lots of sounds and replicate higher frequencies.
Is Fifine K669B good for singing?
Yes, it is a decent microphone that can be used for singing.
Is Fifine K669B microphone good for gaming?
Yes, it is a great microphone for beginner level streaming and gaming.

Is the T669 cardioid?
Yes, its polar pattern is cardioid.

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References

User Manual

USB Microphone, FIFINE Metal Condenser Recording Microphone

Specifications