FIFINE K690 vs SM7B | FIFINE K690 USB Microphone Reviewed by A Pro Audio Engineer

In a blind test, will you prefer the sound of the $100 Fifine K690 or the $400 Shure SM7B? In this video, I will review the Fifine K690 USB Microphone by comparing it to the SM7B, examining its recordings with an EQ spectrum analyzer, and putting it through full processing. I will also explain and demonstrate K690's four polar patterns (pickup patterns). 🎙️ Get the Fifine K690 here: ↳ US: https://amzn.to/3ck76f9 ↳ Canada: https://amzn.to/39dkbEZ The song featured is "Delayed" by Derev and you can hear it on all major streaming platforms. You can also watch the lyric video of "Delayed" here:    • Derev - Delayed (Official Lyric Video)   ⏰ Timestamps 00:00 Start 01:11 Unboxing & Build Quality 01:52 Connecting K690 to the Computer 02:08 FiFine K690 vs Shure SM7B Blind Test Overview 02:42 BLIND TEST: K690 vs SM7B 03:14 Blind Test Answers Revealed 03:28 Condenser Microphone vs Dynamic Microphone Explained 04:19 EQ Analysis on K690 vs SM7B 05:25 K690 vs SM7B AFTER Only Compression 06:17 My Thoughts on K690 vs SM7B After Only Compression 07:30 K690 vs SM7B After Fully Processed 08:03 K690 vs SM7B Before & After Full Processing 09:06 My Thoughts on K690 vs SM7B After Fully Processed 09:58 Conclusion: Which One is Better? 11:14 K690’s Four Polar Patterns Explained 11:57 K690 Polar Patterns Demonstrated (use headphones to better hear the differences) 13:38 A Note on K690’s High Sensitivity to Sounds 🛒 Get mix-ready presets for Drumforge Classic & Drumforge Bergstrand (free & paid options available): http://bit.ly/3sCFzf8 🌎 Visit my website https://www.jameszproductions.com/ to hear my mixes. 📩 Mixing and mastering inquires: jameszproductions@gmail.com 🎥 Subscribe to the channel: https://bit.ly/31Mxj1a ✍️ More helpful articles on music production: http://bit.ly/3ruE9So 🎹 Piano VST Battle! $0 vs $99 vs $600 Piano VSTs:    • Can You Hear the Differences? Stock Piano ...   🎸 Neural DSP Archetype Gojira Review & Demo: https://bit.ly/3oVtdfY 🥁 How mix-ready is Drumforge? Metal preset included:    • DRUMFORGE: THE MOST MIX-READY DRUM SAMPLER...   🎛 How to customize the note names in Logic Pro X's piano roll:    • How to Customize Note Names in Piano Roll ...   🎛 The BEST way to edit guitar DI in Logic Pro X:    • The BEST Way to Edit Guitar DI (No Flex Ti...   My YouTube setup: 📷 Camera: Sony Alpha A7 III ↳ US: https://amzn.to/3gIiPDq ↳ Canada: https://amzn.to/31zNHkR 🎙️ Microphone: Shure SM7B ↳ US: https://amzn.to/3fAS0jT ↳ Canada: https://amzn.to/2PxtNQM 🎛️ Audio Interface: RME Babyface Pro ↳ US: https://amzn.to/31yB0a4 ↳ Canada: https://amzn.to/3gyujcl 💡 Key Light: MOUNTDOG Continuous Lighting Kit ↳ US: https://amzn.to/3hCoUlR ↳ Canada: https://amzn.to/2EHOAz7 💡 Background Light: Aputure LED Panel ↳ US: https://amzn.to/3ltiLe0 ↳ Canada: https://amzn.to/2QvaY10 ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ Follow me on: 📘Facebook:   / jzptoronto   📷Instagram:   / jameszproductions   DISCLAIMER: Some links might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you of course! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with awesome music production content each week!