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Series

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

RØDE X1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The page title reads RØDE X, the maker's streaming and gaming line.

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

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.

XDM1001Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026SKU XDM100 in the product data of the page.7Maker product pagebrandstore.rode.com/products/xdm-100.jsonRead 15 October 2026Variant SKU XDM100.

GTIN / EAN

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.

06988130094427Maker product pagebrandstore.rode.com/products/xdm-100.jsonRead 15 October 2026The RØDE brand store feed lists barcode 698813009442 for SKU XDM100. It is written here as a 13-digit GTIN with a leading zero, as for the other RØDE files.

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

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26 October 20229Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/rode-launches-rode-x-streaming-and-gaming-division-and-introduces-unify-virtual-mixing-solutionRead 15 October 2026Article dated 26 October 2022, the launch day of RØDE X. Pro Video Coalition and Mixdown carry the same news on 26 and 27 October 2022.

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The US page lists the XDM-100 at 249 USD. The product data shows no discontinue date.7Maker product pagebrandstore.rode.com/products/xdm-100.jsonRead 15 October 2026The brand store sells the XDM-100 at 259 USD.

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.

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$2491Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Current US page price. It matches the 249 USD launch price in RØDE's launch release as reported by audioXpress. The brand store lists 259 USD.9Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/rode-launches-rode-x-streaming-and-gaming-division-and-introduces-unify-virtual-mixing-solutionRead 15 October 2026The XDM-100 is available for US 249 dollars. Tax is not stated. The launch release also printed 24-bit/96 kHz conversion, which the maker's later documents give as 48 kHz.14Reviewhighgroundgaming.com/rode-x-xdm-100-usb-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of 28 December 2022: 249 USD MSRP.

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.

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€29910Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 2026Test of 21 December 2022, Germany: Preis and UVP both 299 euro. VAT treatment is not stated and German list prices include VAT.

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, 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.

Black1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Variant colour in the page data: Black. No other colour is offered.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

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.

Dynamic1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Premium dynamic capsule. The spec table lists Capsule: Dynamic.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Acoustic and electrical specifications: Capsule, Dynamic.

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

11Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The page names one dynamic 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 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.

Cardioid1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Polar Pattern, Cardioid.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Acoustic and electrical specifications: Polar Pattern, Cardioid. The sheet also draws the polar plot at 1 kHz.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The guide names the front of the microphone as the side to talk into. It prints no pattern name, which comes from the datasheet.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 2026Richtcharakteristik: Niere, which is cardioid.

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

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.

End address3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The XDM-100 is an end-address microphone. You talk into the top of the microphone body rather than the side.

Sound specs

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

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.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz. No tolerance is printed.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The sheet draws the response curve.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 2026Frequenzgang von 20 bis 20.000 Hz.

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.

-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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

USB1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Device Connectivity, USB-C. The only analog output is the 3.5 mm headphone output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: USB-C.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

USB-C1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Device Connectivity, USB-C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: USB-C.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Overview item 4 is the USB-C connector.

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

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.

USB-C3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The microphone comes with a 3m USB-C to USB-C cable for plugging into a computer. The USB-A alternative is a separate cable, the RØDE SC18.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

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.

3m3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The microphone comes with a 3m USB-C to USB-C 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 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.

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Digital audio

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Max bit depthiHighest recording bit depth over USB.

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.

24bits1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Bit Depth 24-bit.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bit Depth: 24-bit.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 202624 Bit.

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

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.

48kHz1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Sample Rate 48kHz. RØDE's launch release printed 24-bit/96 kHz, which no RØDE document repeats.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sample Rate: 48 kHz.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 202648 kHz.

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

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.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Only 24-bit is listed and no 32-bit float format is named, so false.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Analog Outputs, 3.5mm Headphone Output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Analog Outputs: 3.5mm Headphone Output.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The XDM-100 features a 3.5mm output for connecting headphones.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Page: zero-latency headphone output with level control and mute button.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The 3.5mm output monitors audio directly from the microphone with no latency. With UNIFY, zero-latency monitoring is on by default and cannot be turned off.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 2026A latency-free headphone output on the front.

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.

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.

Headphone volume, Mute1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Page: zero-latency headphone output with level control and mute button. The user guide says the mute function needs UNIFY.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026One knob sets the headphone output level. With UNIFY, pressing it mutes the microphone. Without UNIFY, pressing it turns zero-latency monitoring on and off. There is no gain control on the microphone.14Reviewhighgroundgaming.com/rode-x-xdm-100-usb-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026A rubber level-control dial that works as a mute button when pressed.

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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Compressor, Noise gate, High-pass filter, Exciter or bass enhancer1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Page: internal DSP for advanced APHEX voice processing, with a compressor, a high-pass filter, the Aural Exciter, Big Bottom and a noise gate. Aural Exciter and Big Bottom are stored as exciter or bass enhancer. The page does not say whether the settings stay in the microphone when UNIFY is closed.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026With UNIFY and processing active, the guide says all the processing is handled internally by the microphone.14Reviewhighgroundgaming.com/rode-x-xdm-100-usb-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026A built-in DSP chip runs Aphex processing: a switchable 75 Hz or 150 Hz high-pass filter, noise gate, compressor, Aural Exciter and Big Bottom, set in UNIFY.

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 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.

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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.

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.

Included1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Page: professional pop filter, shock mount and headphone extension cable included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included Accessories: PSM1 Shock Mount.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The XDM-100 comes with a studio shock mount that holds the microphone on an elastic suspension.14Reviewhighgroundgaming.com/rode-x-xdm-100-usb-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026An all-metal shock mount is included.

Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

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.

Foam windscreen1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Page: professional pop filter included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included Accessories: Pop Shield. The sheet shows a foam shield.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The microphone comes with a high-quality foam pop shield that slides over the grille.14Reviewhighgroundgaming.com/rode-x-xdm-100-usb-microphone-reviewRead 15 October 2026The external pop filter has a silicone cage and cuts plosives. The review also calls the capsule's own pop protection just okay, which RØDE does not claim.

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 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.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026The complete included accessories list has no desk stand. The shock mount is a separate item and no stand is listed.

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Housing material

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.

Full metal housing13Retailer pagekirstein.de/en/Live-Studio/Microphones/Large-diaphragm-Microphones/Rode-X-XDM-100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Product text: heavy, ultra-durable full metal housing. RØDE names no metal and prints no material in its own documents.

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.

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No3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The only light in the overview is item 6, a status LED. The pop shield has a transparent portal that lines up with the LED. No decorative lighting is described.

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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UNIFY1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Page: complete audio solution with the included virtual mixing software UNIFY. The page also links RØDE Central.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The XDM-100 is optimised for use with UNIFY, which is free with any RØDE X microphone.4Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/unify/getting-startedRead 15 October 2026UNIFY getting started guide. It names the XDM-100 as a source and as a USB microphone that works with the software.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The page describes RØDE Central as the app to update compatible devices to the latest firmware. The UNIFY guide covers the XDM-100 update.4Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/unify/getting-startedRead 15 October 2026UNIFY tells you when a firmware update is available for your microphones and updates them with one click. The guide names the XDM-100 as a supported USB microphone.

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

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.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026UNIFY and RØDE Central requirements on the page: macOS 12 or later and Windows 10 version 1803 or later. The datasheet gives the microphone's own minimum as macOS 10.12 and Windows 10.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026OS Requirements: MacOS 10.12 and Windows 10.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026The guide says UNIFY is available for Windows. The product page and the datasheet list macOS too.

ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

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.

PlayStation11Maker product pagehelp.rode.com/hc/en-us/articles/11677679549455-R%C3%98DE-USB-Microphone-Compatibility-List-for-the-PlayStation-5Read 15 October 2026RØDE's PlayStation 5 USB microphone compatibility list marks the XDM-100 compatible, with direct monitoring and a note that it may have lower audio output. The help center blocks automated fetching, so the entry was read through search result text. No Xbox or Switch list was found.

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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.

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Width52Height62Depth213mm(2 × 2.4 × 8.4 in)1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Dimensions (mm) 213 (L) x 52 (W) x 62 (H). See the datasheet entry for how the axes are stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mechanical specifications: 52 (W) x 213 (H) mm, from the front view drawing, which marks 213 mm along the body and 52 mm across the base. The rode.com spec table prints 213 (L) x 52 (W) x 62 (H) mm. Stored with the 213 mm length as depth toward the speaker, 52 mm as width and 62 mm as height, for the microphone lying on its shock mount with the level control up. Thomann prints the same three numbers as 62 x 52 x 213 mm (W x D x H) for the upright microphone, so the axis of the 62 mm side is not certain.12Retailer pagethomannmusic.hu/rode_x_xdm_100.htmRead 15 October 2026Microphone dimensions (W x D x H) 62 x 52 x 213 mm. The numbers match the maker's three values with different axes.

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

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700g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026Spec table: Weight (g) 700g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mechanical specifications: Net Weight (g) 700g.10Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-x-xdm-100-testRead 15 October 2026Features list: Gewicht 700 g.12Retailer pagethomannmusic.hu/rode_x_xdm_100.htmRead 15 October 2026Weight 700 g.

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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Other certifications

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.

CE, UKCA, FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B), KC (South Korea)5Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1065/0927-0867-02-02%20XDM-100%20QSG_FA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick start guide: FCC Part 15 Class B statement, CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) and South Korea ID R-R-R72-XDM-100. Power is 5 Vdc, 0.1 A.6Regulatory filingedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100%20-%20EU%20Declaration%20of%20Conformity.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity for the XDM-100 dynamic USB microphone (EMC, low voltage, RoHS and REACH). RØDE also links a UKCA Declaration of Conformity at https://edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100%20-%20UKCA%20Declaration%20of%20Conformity.pdf.

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In the box

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.

XDM-100, Pop Shield, PSM1 Shock Mount, SC29 USB-C to USB-C cable, 3m Headphone Extension Cable2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included Accessories: PSM1 Shock Mount, SC29 USB-C to USB-C cable, 3m Headphone Extension Cable and Pop Shield. The microphone itself is added as XDM-100.13Retailer pagekirstein.de/en/Live-Studio/Microphones/Large-diaphragm-Microphones/Rode-X-XDM-100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Delivery contents: the XDM-100, a foam pop filter, a PSM-1 shock mount, a 3 m headphone extension cable and a 3 m USB-C to USB-C cable. This matches the datasheet.

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Product page

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

rode.com/en-us/products/xdm-1001Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026RØDE US product page of the XDM-100 in the RØDE X line.

Spec sheet

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edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1033/XDM-100_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026RØDE two-page datasheet, created July 2023.

Manual

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.

rode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-1003Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/xdm-100Read 15 October 2026RØDE web user guide of the XDM-100. The page also links the product manual PDF (quick start guide).

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.

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.

1year8Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/support/warranty-termsRead 15 October 2026All RØDE products are covered by a limited warranty for one year from purchase. Some products can be extended through the RØDE warranty portal after registration. Only the base term of 1 year is stored.

Both are also in the API. Back to all microphones.