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Tired of leaning into a desk microphone? A USB lavalier clips to your shirt so you can move, demo things and still sound good.
I’ve shown you a FIFINE microphone before and really liked it. This time I wanted an alternative to the big standard mic on a boom at my computer. This FIFINE is a lavalier with a USB connector, so the computer should detect it as a standard microphone, but it won’t be in the way and I won’t have to lean into it. Here’s what you get and a recording test. The button goes to the FIFINE USB lavalier (K053) on Amazon.
- Plug and play; select it as your audio input
- Frees you from a boom mic in your face
- Long cable lets you stand up and move around
- Headphone jack to monitor your audio
- Blue light confirms it is connected
- Clip holds on tight
- Clip is very stiff, and the mic is hard to pop out of it
- Wired, so you are still tethered to the computer
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Why a USB lavalier
With a boom mic, I really have to work around the microphone. A lav clips to my lapel so I can speak and move more freely, especially when I’m demoing something or holding it up in front of me.
What’s in the box
There’s a big but very light USB connector with a 3.5 mm jack so you can plug in headphones and make sure you’re getting audio. The cable is nice and thin and very long, so moving around shouldn’t be a problem.
The mic has a little foam windscreen; under it you can see a wire mesh. The lavalier clip is stiff, so it’s not coming off, and the mic is held in the clip by a little ridge, so commit to how you set it up. The only other thing in the box is the instructions.
Recording test
I clipped it right on my chest, selected it as my audio device and did my standard recording. Instead of a boom in front of me blocking what I’m doing, I had a better range of motion, and with that long cable I could get up and move. That’s a godsend for presentations or when you lift things up to show people.
The USB stick blinks blue. It doesn’t seem to blink with your audio, but it confirms the mic is plugged in and working, so you know you’ve selected the right input.
Verdict
FIFINE has always been absolutely fine for me, and this is an easy way to get clear voice audio at your computer without a mic in your face.
FAQ
Is the FIFINE USB lavalier plug and play?
Yes. Plug it in and select it as your audio input.
Can you monitor audio?
Yes, there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack on the USB stick.
How long is the cable?
Very long. I could get up and move around.
Does it have a windscreen?
Yes, a foam windscreen.
What does the blue light mean?
It confirms the mic is connected and working.
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