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FIFINE K056 Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connection type:USB + XLRTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:130 dB SPLSupported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:4-pin XLR

FIFINE K056 Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the microphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best microphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

75%

6.1

Technical score

25%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 90% of microphones
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

20%

8.4

Audio Performance

20%

3.2

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

6.4

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.6

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.2

Design

3%

7.8

Accessories

â–¼Worse than 74% of microphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £25

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Technical Specifications of microphone FIFINE K056

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

20%

8.4

Audio Performance

20%

3.2

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

6.4

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.6

Compatibility

5%

4.0

Connectivity

3%

7.2

Design

3%

7.8

Accessories

6.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
FIFINE K056 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the microphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a microphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-32 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB + XLR
Output connector type
4-pin XLR
Headphone output
no
Headphone output
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This microphone does not include a headphone output. 62.8% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
no
3.5 mm audio jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack. 63.3% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not include a 6.35 mm jack. 2% of microphones include this connector.
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Supported sample rates
48 kHz
Supported bit depths
16 bit
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 48 kHz which is higher than that of 2.3% of microphones and equal to that of 55.6% of microphones.
Audio interface bit depth
16 bit
Audio interface bit depth
16 bit
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
This microphone supports an interface bit depth of 16 bit which is lower than that of 58.5% of microphones and equal to that of 41.5% of microphones.
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
N/A
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N. of polar patterns
1
N. of polar patterns
1
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by this microphone is 1, which is lower than that of 24.6% of microphones and equal to that of 75.4% of microphones.
Cardioid pattern
yes
Cardioid pattern
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
no
Omnidirectional pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 26.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Hypercardioid pattern
no
Hypercardioid pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not support a hypercardioid pickup pattern. 1.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Bidirectional pattern
no
Bidirectional pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This microphone does not support a bidirectional pickup pattern. 17.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Mute function
no
Mute function
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This microphone does not include a mute function. 68.3% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
yes
Onboard gain control
yes
â–² Better than 49% of models
This microphone includes onboard gain control. 50.8% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
1
Volume control levels
1
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 1 which is higher than that of 34.9% of microphones and equal to that of 49.5% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
no
Flat DSP mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support a flat DSP mode. 25.6% of microphones offer this processing option.
DSP presets
0
DSP presets
0
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This microphone offers 0 DSP presets, which is fewer than 16.6% of microphones and equal to 83.4% of microphones.
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Phantom power required
no
Phantom power required
no
â–² Better than 10% of models
This microphone does not require phantom power. 90.5% of microphones also operate without phantom power.
Phantom power voltage
N/A
USB bus-powered
yes
USB bus-powered
yes
â–² Better than 14% of models
This microphone supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
160 mm
Height
160 mm
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 160 mm tall, which is shorter than 73.3% of microphones and equal in height to 3.6% of microphones.
Width
?
Thickness
60 mm
Thickness
60 mm
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 60 mm thick, which is thicker than 53.2% of microphones and equal in thickness to 1.6% of microphones.
Weight
?
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
stand; windscreen; cable; mount adapter
Shock mount included
no
Shock mount included
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This microphone does not include a shock mount. 49.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Pop filter included
yes
Pop filter included
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This microphone includes a pop filter. 60.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
yes
Windscreen included
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This microphone includes a windscreen. 31.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
2.5 m
Cable length
2.5 m
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 2.5 m which is longer than that of 63.1% of microphones and equal to that of 15% of microphones.
Android compatibility
no
Android compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Android. 66.3% of microphones are compatible with Android.
iOS compatibility
yes
iOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This microphone is compatible with iOS. 61.3% of microphones are compatible with iOS.
Windows compatibility
yes
Windows compatibility
yes
Category Benchmark
This microphone is compatible with Windows. 100% of microphones are compatible with Windows.
macOS compatibility
yes
macOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This microphone is compatible with macOS. 99.5% of microphones are compatible with macOS.
Xbox compatibility
no
Xbox compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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FIFINE K056 vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 9 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    130 dB SPL
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • Includes windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
  • 2.8x cheaper
    FIFINE K056 is cheaper than the average microphone (£25 vs £70).
    £25 vs £70
  • 25 mm shorter body
    Height
    160 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (160 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    160 mm vs 185 mm
  • 2.8x cheaper
    FIFINE K056 is cheaper than the average microphone (£25 vs £70).
    £25 vs £70
  • 9 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    130 dB SPL
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    130 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 25 mm shorter body
    Height
    160 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is shorter than the average microphone (160 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    160 mm vs 185 mm
  • Includes windscreen
    Windscreen included
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This microphone includes a windscreen, the average microphone does not.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
    This microphone supports a lower audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (16 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
    16 bit vs 24 bit
  • No mute function
    Mute function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack, the average microphone does.
  • 6.22x less popular
    FIFINE K056 has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2017 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    2017 vs 2020
  • 6.22x less popular
    FIFINE K056 has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 9.4% worse value for money
    FIFINE K056 has a lower value-for-money score than the average microphone (7.26 vs 7.9).
    7.26 vs 7.94
  • 0.3% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    FIFINE K056
    the average microphone
    FIFINE K056 has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack, the average microphone does.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
    This microphone supports a lower audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (16 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
    16 bit vs 24 bit
  • No mute function
    Mute function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2017
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2017 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    2017 vs 2020
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.

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What we like about FIFINE K056

  • Budget-friendly price point, often cited as good value for under $30
  • Plug-and-play functionality on Windows and Mac without needing external drivers
  • Sturdy metal construction compared to other budget plastic models
  • Physical control knobs on the device for quick volume and echo adjustments
  • Comes with a complete starter kit including a tripod stand, pop filter, and a long (2.5m) cable
  • Effective cardioid polar pattern that helps reject background noise from the sides

What we don't like about FIFINE K056

  • Non-removable echo effect; a slight echo persists even when the dial is turned to zero
  • Uses a non-standard 4-pin XLR-to-USB cable, making it very difficult to find replacements if the cable breaks
  • Lacks professional audio warmth and can sound 'dull' or 'underwhelming' for singing and music
  • Control knobs can feel loose or wobbly with slight play
  • Included tripod stand is made of lower-quality plastic and can be difficult to set up
  • Not recommended for professional podcasting due to the persistent echo issues

Verdict

The Fifine K056 is a budget-friendly USB condenser microphone featuring a cardioid polar pattern, a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz, and a high sensitivity of -32dB. It is characterized by its robust metal construction, integrated echo and volume control dials, and a unique 4-pin XLR-to-USB connection that allows for simple plug-and-play operation on Windows, Mac, and PlayStation consoles. Main pros include its durable build, ease of use for beginners, and surprisingly clear audio quality for its price point. However, notable cons include the difficulty of replacing its proprietary 4-pin cable if lost or damaged, the lack of a dedicated mute button, and an echo effect that can be difficult to fully disable even at the lowest setting.

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