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FIFINEMicrophone
AmpliTank K688
Released August 2022.3Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphone.jsonRead 15 October 2026The store product was created and published on 2022-08-25. Last checked 15 October 2026.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Polar patterns
- Cardioid
- Outputs
- USB, XLR
- Frequency response
- 50 Hz / 16 kHz
37 of 61 fields known.
General
- Model numbers
- 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
- 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.
- Announced
- Not available
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- 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 type
- 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
- Capsule size
- Not available
- Polar patterns
- 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 type
- 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
- Frequency response
- 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)
- -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)
- Not available
- Max SPL distortion limit
- Not available
- Self-noise
- Not available
- Digital noise floor
- Not available
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- 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 range
- Not available
- Output impedance
- Not available
Connectivity
- Outputs
- 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 sources
- Not available
- USB and XLR at once
- 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 port
- 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 plug
- 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 length
- 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.
Digital audio
- Max bit depth
- 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 rate
- 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.
Monitoring
- Headphone output
- 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 monitoring
- 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
- Onboard controls
- 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 processing
- Not available
Mounting and accessories
- Mount threads
- 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 mount
- 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 filter
- 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 included
- 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
- 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.
- RGB lighting
- Not available
- Lighting zones
- Not available
Software
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- Software
- Not available
- User firmware updates
- Not available
Compatibility
- Works with
- 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.
Dimensions and weight
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- Microphone dimensions
- Not available
- Microphone weight
- Not available
- Weight with stand
- Not available
Certifications
In the box
- 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.
Links
- Product page
- fifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphone1Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphoneRead 15 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- 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.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 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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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Colours |
|---|---|---|
| ABCD2213K688 | 659252937475 | Black |
| ABCD2324K688W-NEW | 850052511753 | White |
| ABCD2325K688P | 850052511760 | Pink |
Sources
We read 9 sources for this microphone. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphone
- Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/products/fifine-amplitank-k688-microphone.json
- Maker product pagefifinemicrophone.com/pages/warranty-policy
- Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B8SNVK5K
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