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General

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Series

Wave1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page lists Wave DX in the Wave audio line next to Wave Neo, Wave:3 and Wave Go.

AmpliTank1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The maker files the K688 in its AmpliTank series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

10MAH9901, 10MAH9901-WH23007, 10MAH9901-DM2502, 10MAH9901-PI23006, 10MAH9901-BL2501, 10MAH9901-PU2501, 10MAH9901-GR25011Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026SKU 10MAH9901 is the black model in the Tech Specs and in the page data. The page data gives one SKU per colour: 10MAH9901-WH23007 White, 10MAH9901-DM2502 DOOM, 10MAH9901-PI23006 Pink Petal, 10MAH9901-BL2501 Glacier Ice, 10MAH9901-PU2501 Wild Lavender and 10MAH9901-GR2501 Forest Green. No retailer listing of the colour SKUs was found.

K688, ABCD2213K688, ABCD2324K688W-NEW, ABCD2325K688P1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The spec table lists Model Number K688. The SKUs ABCD2213K688 (black), ABCD2324K688W-NEW (white) and ABCD2325K688P (pink) are in the store data. The K688S, K688T, K688CT, K688NEO and K688NEOCT listings are bundles with a desk stand, boom arm or another shock mount, and are not stored.3Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphone.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store SKUs ABCD2213K688, ABCD2324K688W-NEW and ABCD2325K688P for the round shock mount, no stand options.

GTIN / EAN

8400066629908Retailer pageshop.cisilion.com/elgato-wave-dx-black-pc-microphone-10mah9901.htmlRead 15 October 2026EAN 0840006662990 for 10MAH9901 black. The Elgato page data carries 10840006662997, a GTIN-14 with a leading 1 that is not the retail barcode.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B8GRCXB6Read 15 October 2026Amazon US product details list UPC 840006662990. The page also prints an item weight of 407 g, which is not used.

659252937475, 850052511753, 8500525117603Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphone.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store barcodes: 659252937475 for black, 850052511753 for white and 850052511760 for pink.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

29 September 20223Press releaseaphnetworks.com/news/26070-dynamic-mic-no-other-elgato-launches-wave-dxRead 15 October 2026Copy of the CORSAIR press release dated 2022-09-29: Elgato today announced the launch of Wave DX.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The US page sells all seven colours at 99.99 USD and shows them in stock.

Available1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The store sells the K688 and the variants were in stock on 2026-10-15.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$99.994Press article9to5toys.com/2022/09/29/elgato-wave-dx-launchRead 15 October 20269to5Toys, 2022-09-29: the Wave DX is available for purchase today for $99.99. US price, no sales tax.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€119.995Reviewigorslab.de/en/elgato-wave-dx-im-test-xlr-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Igor's Lab (Germany), 2022-10-01: price tag of 119.99 EUR, offered separately at 119.99 EUR. The tax treatment is not stated. German recommended prices include VAT.10Press articletuttotech.netRead 15 October 2026Italian launch article: available at the recommended price of 119.99 euro. The tax treatment is not stated.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, DOOM, Pink Petal, Glacier Ice, Wild Lavender, Forest Green1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Colour swatches on the page: Black, White, DOOM, Pink Petal, Glacier Ice, Wild Lavender, Forest Green.

Black, White, Pink1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The Color option offers Black, White and Pink.3Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphone.jsonRead 15 October 2026Color option values Black, White and Pink.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Dynamic1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026

Dynamic1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Element Dynamic.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Specification: Element Dynamic. Product description: dynamic microphone element with cardioid polar pattern.

Capsule and pickup

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Capsule sizeiDiaphragm diameter of one capsule as published. A 1-inch capsule is 25.4 mm.

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CapsulesiNumber of capsules. Multi-pattern USB microphones often use three.

11Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page names the dynamic capsule inside Wave DX in the singular. It prints no capsule count.

11Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page names a cardioid capsule in the singular. It prints no capsule count.

Polar patternsiEvery pattern the user can select. Unidirectional is used only when the maker names no exact pattern.

Cardioid1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Polar pattern Cardioid.

Cardioid1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Polar Pattern Cardioid.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Specification: Polar Pattern Cardioid.

Address typeiEnd address means you speak into the top of the microphone. Side address means you speak into its side.

End address1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026FAQ: speak into the top of the mic, not the side. Wave DX is a top-address microphone that captures the voice from the end of the grille.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Using Wave DX: speak into the end of Wave DX at about 8-12 cm.6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/elgato-wave-dx-xlr-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Review: it is an end-address microphone. The review spec table calls the microphone type Condenser, which is wrong. Elgato says dynamic.

End address1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The FAQ says to face the top of the microphone and speak into it from 2 to 6 inches.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Guide page 4: always keep the top of the mic facing the sound source and speak into the mic within 2-6 in.

Sound specs

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic range of the microphone. A sample rate does not establish it.

Min50 HzMax15 kHz1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 50 - 15000 Hz. No tolerance is printed.

Min50 HzMax16 kHz1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 50Hz~16KHz. Older copies of the page and early reviews print 70 Hz to 15 kHz or 50 Hz to 15 kHz, so the maker changed the figure.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Specification: Frequency Response 50Hz-16kHz.

Sensitivity (analog)iAnalog output level for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz, as published in dBV. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A value published only in mV/Pa is converted as 20 x log10(mV/Pa / 1000) and rounded to one decimal, so 1.6 mV/Pa is -55.9 dBV/Pa. The printed value goes in the source note. A sensitivity in plain dB with no reference, as many low-cost USB microphones print it, is left out.

-52dBV/Pa1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 2.5 mV/Pa, -52 dbV/Pa. 2.5 mV/Pa is -52.04 dBV, so the two figures agree. The reference level is not printed and 1 Pa is assumed.

-50dBV/Pa1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Spec table: -50±3dBV. The page prints no reference level and no output. The older page and the reviews print -58±3 dB. The current maker figure is stored.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Specification: Sensitivity -50±3dB. The store page prints the same figure as -50±3dBV. No reference level or output is printed.

Sensitivity (digital)iDigital output level over USB for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz. The minimum gain value is used when several are given. The gain setting goes in the source note. On a USB-only microphone use this field only when the maker prints dBFS or ties a dBV value to the USB output, as Shure does for the MV7i. A dBV, dB re 1 V/Pa or mV/Pa value that names no USB output is left out. The printed unit and the gain go in the source note. A value printed for another reference level is converted by the level difference, so -40 dBFS at 80 dB SPL is -26 dBFS at 94 dB SPL. The printed value goes in the source note.

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Max SPLiHighest sound pressure level at the source's distortion limit. The THD level and output path go in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode such as Clipguard is used when both are given. The value with the pad off is used. When the maker lists several preamp loads, the highest load is used. The load goes in the source note. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for sensitivity.

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130dB SPL1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page text says a max SPL of 130dB. No THD level and no output path is printed.

Max SPL distortion limitiThe distortion level at which the maker states the max SPL, e.g. 1, 3 or 10 % THD. Left out when the maker names none. Max SPL figures compare only at the same limit.

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Self-noiseiEquivalent noise level, A-weighted, in dB SPL. Lower is quieter. The analog value is used when analog and digital values are both given. A value in dBV or dBFS is left out. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for max SPL.

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Digital noise flooriDigital noise floor of a USB microphone as printed, usually A-weighted over 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Lower is quieter. Processing that was on during the test goes in the source note. It is not self-noise.

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Signal-to-noise ratioiAs published. Reference level and weighting go in the source note. The microphone's own figure, not the SNR of a built-in headphone amplifier.

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80dB1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Spec table: S/N Ratio >80dB. Published as greater than 80. No reference level or weighting is printed. The text ties it to XLR mode.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Specification: S/N Ratio > 80dB.

Dynamic rangeiAs published. The distortion level goes in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode is used when both are given. Use the same pad setting, preamp load and gain as for max SPL.

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Output impedanceiRated impedance of the XLR output. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A USB-only microphone has no value here, even when the maker prints an impedance for the capsule. When the maker prints a rated and an actual impedance, as Shure does for the SM58, the rated value is stored and the actual one goes in the source note.

600Ω1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Impedance 600 Ohm.

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Connectivity

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OutputsiOutputs that carry the microphone signal to a computer, interface or mixer. A headphone jack does not count. Wireless is a radio link to a receiver, such as 2.4 GHz.

XLR1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Connector 3-pin XLR. FAQ: the mic does not connect directly via USB.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Installation: use a shielded microphone cable with 3-pin XLR connectors to connect to a preamp or audio interface.

USB, XLR1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Connector USB and XLR.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Specification: Connector USB-C and XLR. XLR port for a sound card, mixer or audio interface. Type-C port connects the mic to a computer or PS4/PS5.

Inputs for other sourcesiInputs on the microphone for another microphone or instrument, which it sends to the computer with its own signal.

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USB and XLR at onceiBoth outputs carry audio at the same time.

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Yes4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251030232155/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page says that for a special two-PC setup you can send the signal from the mic to two different places, like your PC and an audio interface or a PA.7Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/fifine-k688-review-41879Read 15 October 2026Review: the headphone and mute features work over XLR when the microphone is also powered by USB.8Reviewprovideocoalition.com/review-fifine-k688-dynamic-hybrid-studio-mic-with-shockmount-and-a7wsRead 15 October 2026Review, 2023-08-23: hybrid output (USB-C and XLR), usable simultaneously.

USB portiUSB socket on the microphone. USB-B is the full-size square socket. A Micro-B socket is Micro-USB, even when the maker writes USB-B.

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USB-C2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Item 7: Type-C port on the microphone.4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251030232155/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page text says the USB port at the bottom of the mic is type-C. The spec table says USB type-C (mic end).7Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/fifine-k688-review-41879Read 15 October 2026Review: the back has the USB-C and XLR ports.8Reviewprovideocoalition.com/review-fifine-k688-dynamic-hybrid-studio-mic-with-shockmount-and-a7wsRead 15 October 2026Review: the USB port is indeed USB-C.9Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/fifine-k688Read 15 October 2026Review: the rear has a USB Type-C port and an XLR port.

Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included USB cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

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USB-A2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Item 11: USB-C to USB-A/C cable. Page 3 shows a USB-A plug with a USB-C adapter on the computer end, so the host plug is USB-A and the adapter is in the box list.4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251030232155/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Spec table: USB type-C (mic end) to type-A 2.0 (computer end)/XLR.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B8SNVK5KRead 15 October 2026Warm tips: an 8.2ft (2.5m) USB-C to USB-A cable.7Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/fifine-k688-review-41879Read 15 October 2026Review: a 2.5 m USB to USB-C cable.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

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2.5m1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page says the included 8.2ft USB cable. 8.2 ft is 2.5 m, as the Amazon listing states.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Item 11: 8.2ft (2.5m).6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B8SNVK5KRead 15 October 20268.2ft (2.5m) in Included Components.7Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/fifine-k688-review-41879Read 15 October 2026Review: a 2.5 m cable.

Phantom poweriPhantom power for the XLR output. Optional means some XLR modes work without it, for example a built-in preamp in bypass. Supplies means the microphone gives 48 V phantom power to a microphone on its XLR input.

Not required1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026FAQ: no phantom power is required and a 48V setting on the interface can stay off. The Quick Start Guide goes further and says not to use 48V phantom power. The schema has no option for phantom power that must be off, so the closest option is stored.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Note: do not use 48V Phantom Power with Wave DX.

Not required7Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/fifine-k688-review-41879Read 15 October 2026Review: as this is a dynamic microphone, no phantom power is required with the XLR connector. The headphone and mute features need USB power.

Digital audio

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Max bit depthiHighest recording bit depth over USB.

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16bits4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251030232155/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Spec table of 2025-10-30: Bit Depth/Sample Rate 16-bit/44.1k-48k Hz. The current page no longer prints this row.9Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/fifine-k688Read 15 October 2026Review quotes the maker site: 16-bit/44.1k-48k Hz over USB.

Max sample rateiHighest recording sample rate over USB. This is not the frequency response.

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48kHz4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251030232155/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Spec table of 2025-10-30: 16-bit/44.1k-48k Hz. The current page no longer prints this row.9Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/fifine-k688Read 15 October 2026Review quotes the maker site: 16-bit/44.1k-48k Hz over USB.

32-bit float recordingiRecords over USB in 32-bit floating point. A 32-bit integer format does not count.

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No4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251030232155/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The only format listed is 16-bit at 44.1 to 48 kHz, so no 32-bit float.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The Tech Specs list one connector, 3-pin XLR. The page calls the mic pure analog with zero circuitry.

Yes1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Real-time monitoring through the 3.5mm jack on the microphone.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Item 10: headphone jack, 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo jack for monitoring your voice in real time.

Zero-latency monitoringiThe headphone output plays the microphone signal directly, before it reaches the computer.

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Yes1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page says real-time headphone monitoring is built right into the microphone. The older page and ProVideo Coalition call the monitoring latency-free.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Item 10 says the jack monitors your voice in real time. The guide says the headphone monitoring and volume work only over USB.4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251030232155/https://fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page says the monitoring has a latency-free feature.8Reviewprovideocoalition.com/review-fifine-k688-dynamic-hybrid-studio-mic-with-shockmount-and-a7wsRead 15 October 2026Review: latency-free monitoring.

Controls and processing

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Onboard controlsiFunctions you can change on the microphone itself, by knob, button, switch or touch. Settings that exist only in the app do not count. A switch that sets preamp gain steps, such as +18 or +28 dB, counts as gain. Echo is a knob or button for an echo or reverb effect.

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Gain, Headphone volume, Mute1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Page: tap-to-mute, a gain knob and a monitoring volume control. The FAQ says the function keys work only with the USB connection.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Items 3, 8 and 9: mute button with LED indicator (tap to mute), headphones volume control and microphone gain knob.9Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/fifine-k688Read 15 October 2026Review: two knobs set the gain from 0 to +12 dB and the 3.5mm headphone volume, plus a touch mute button. They work only over USB.

Onboard processingiProcessing inside the microphone, analog or digital, that works without the maker's app running. A maker statement that settings are saved in the microphone counts. Effects that run only in the app on the computer do not count. An expander counts as noise gate. Clip protection such as Clipguard is clip protection. Limiter is only for a limiter the maker lists as its own effect, never both for one feature. Brand names such as APHEX or Clipguard go in the source note. Attenuation pad is a switch that lowers the capsule output, such as -15 dB. Echo is an echo or reverb effect in the microphone. Exciter or bass enhancer covers effects that add harmonics or bass, such as APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.

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Mounting and accessories

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Mount threadsiStand threads the microphone or its included mount accepts, also with an included adapter.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/4 inch1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 5/8 inch mount with 3/8 inch and 1/4 inch thread adapters included.2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Installation: use a coin to remove the pre-installed thread adaptors, which leaves the 5/8 inch mount.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026FAQ: the thread size is standard 5/8 inch. A 5/8 inch to 3/8 inch adapter comes with the microphone.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Item 5: 5/8 inch male to 3/8 inch female screw adapter for connecting the mic to a boom arm stand.8Reviewprovideocoalition.com/review-fifine-k688-dynamic-hybrid-studio-mic-with-shockmount-and-a7wsRead 15 October 2026Review: standard 5/8 inch mount with an included 5/8 inch to 3/8 inch adaptor.

Shock mountiInternal is suspension inside the body. Included is a separate shock mount in the box. A cradle or ring mount that comes fitted to the microphone or its stand is included, even when the maker calls it built-in. A microphone with internal suspension and a separate shock mount in the box is included.

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Included1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The box holds the microphone with its shock mount. The page describes an elastic suspension shock mount. It is fitted to the microphone, so it is stored as included.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Item 4: shock mount isolates the mic and suppresses unintentional rumbles and bumps. The box has a Microphone with Shock Mount.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B8SNVK5KRead 15 October 2026Included Components: Dynamic Microphone with Shock Mount.7Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/fifine-k688-review-41879Read 15 October 2026Review: the microphone ships with its shock mount.9Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/fifine-k688Read 15 October 2026Review: an included shock mount with four rubber elastics suspends the microphone.

Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

Internal1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Internal pop shield of acoustically engineered nylon fiber between two layers of foam.

Foam windscreen2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Item 2: detachable windscreen with protection from plosive breath noise. It can be removed by gently pulling.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B8SNVK5KRead 15 October 2026Feature bullet: the included windscreen dampens plosives. APH Networks describes it as a flocked foam cover over the grille.7Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/fifine-k688-review-41879Read 15 October 2026Review: the grey pop filter on the front can be removed.

Desk stand includediA desk stand or base in the box. A yoke alone does not count. A boom arm does not count either. In the box names it.

No1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The box list has no stand. Wave Desk Stand is sold separately.

No1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The base K688 option is named Round Shock Mount and No Stand. The desk stand and boom arm options are separate bundles.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B8SNVK5KRead 15 October 2026Arm stand, mic stand and XLR cable are not included.

Design and build

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Housing material

Hardened steel1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Page gallery: hardened steel chassis.

All-metal1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Page: metal body construction and a minimalist all-metal design.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B8SNVK5KRead 15 October 2026Enclosure Material: Metal.

RGB lightingiDecorative lighting. Status and mute lights alone do not count. RGB lighting is lighting with no function. A level meter or mute indicator is not RGB lighting, even when its colour can be chosen. Lighting that changes colour on its own counts, even when it also turns off on mute.

No6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/elgato-wave-dx-xlr-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Review of 2022-10-24: since it uses an XLR connection without phantom power, there is no lighting.

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Lighting zonesiIndependently controllable lighting areas.

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Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's app for the microphone.

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User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

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Compatibility

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for USB audio. App support can be narrower.

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Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The page names Windows or Mac laptops. The FAQ says it works with Android and iPhone or iPad through a USB adapter, but recommends Windows and Mac. Linux comes from Soundphile Review.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B8SNVK5KRead 15 October 2026Bullet: works with Windows or Mac OS.7Reviewsoundphilereview.com/reviews/fifine-k688-review-41879Read 15 October 2026Review: works out of the box with all major operating systems, including Linux, and with the PS5 according to FIFINE.

ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

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PlayStation1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026FAQ: PS5 works. Xbox does not work. The FAQ also says PS4/PS5 through USB.

Dimensions and weight

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Microphone dimensionsiMicrophone body without a stand or a detachable shock mount. A fixed yoke is included. Width is left to right as seen by the speaker, height is bottom to top in normal use and depth is front to back. Orient the microphone as in use on its yoke or stand. Depth is the direction it points at the speaker, height is up and width is across. An upright side-address microphone has its length as height. An end-address microphone has its length as depth, also when it is held in the hand. A round microphone with only a length and a diameter uses the diameter for the other two sides. The source note states the mapping.

Width53Height53Depth146mm(2.1 × 2.1 × 5.7 in)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 53 x 53 x 146 mm. The page data names the 146 mm Product Length and 53 mm Product Width and Height. The mic is end-address, so the 146 mm length is the depth toward the speaker. GamesRadar says the body is under 15 cm long and 5.3 cm across, not counting the mounting joint, so the size is the body only.7Reviewgamesradar.com/elgato-wave-dx-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: without the mounting joint the body is under 15 cm long and 5.3 cm across.

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Microphone weightiWithout stand, detachable shock mount and cable. A fixed yoke is included.

440g(15.5 oz)1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: 440 g | 1 lb. The page does not say whether the swivel mount is part of the weight. Tom's Hardware prints 0.97 lb, which is 440 g. Amazon prints 407 g, which is not used because the maker states a value.

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Weight with standiWith the included stand or mount attached, without the cable. An included shock mount between the microphone and the stand counts.

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Certifications

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Other certifications

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FCC, CE, UKCA2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Certification section: eligible to bear CE marking, with FCC, CE and UKCA marks printed.

In the box

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In the box

Wave DX, Swivel Mount, 3/8" and 1/4" Thread Adapters, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs, In The Box: Wave DX, Swivel Mount, 3/8" and 1/4" Thread Adapters, Quick Start Guide. XLR cable and audio interface are not included.

Microphone with Shock Mount, 8.2ft (2.5m) USB-C to USB-A/C Cable, 5/8" Male to 3/8" Female Adapter, User's Manual2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026What's in the box, verbatim: 1 X Microphone with Shock Mount, 1 X 8.2ft (2.5m) USB-C to USB-A/C Cable, 1 X 5/8 inch Male to 3/8 inch Female Adapter, 1 X User's Manual. No XLR cable.6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B8SNVK5KRead 15 October 2026Included Components list the same four items as the manual in other words. Arm stand, mic stand and XLR cable are not included.

Links

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Product page

www.elgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphone1Maker product pageelgato.com/us/en/p/wave-dx-dynamic-microphoneRead 15 October 2026

fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphone1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

www.elgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guide2Owner's manualelgato.com/explorer/products/wave/elgato-wave-dx-quick-start-guideRead 15 October 2026Quick Start Guide, page 1 of the Elgato explorer. The PDF is linked from it.

help.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introduction1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026The download table of the store page lists K688 microphone user manual as a Google Drive link. Google Drive refused the download. The same manual is on the maker help center, which is stored.2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Maker help center article K688 and K688T Microphone User Manual and Introduction, with the file FIFINE K688 Microphone User Manual.pdf (AS Version 25.V10, made 2025-02). It is a single printed sheet with outlined text, read as page images.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years3Press releaseaphnetworks.com/news/26070-dynamic-mic-no-other-elgato-launches-wave-dxRead 15 October 2026The release says Wave DX is backed by a two-year warranty. Amazon US also lists a 2 year manufacturer warranty.

1year2Owner's manualhelp.fifinedesign.com/en/articles/13282845-k688-k688t-microphone-user-manual-introductionRead 15 October 2026Warranty section: a Limited Warranty of one year from the original date of purchase.5Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/pages/warranty-policyRead 15 October 2026All FIFINE products come with a one-year warranty from the date of purchase. Registration within 3 months adds a year. The policy covers purchases on the official channels.

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