Review on USB PC Gaming Microphone For Streaming, Podcasts, Recording On Mac/PS4/PS5 - RGB Control, Mute Touch, Headphone Jack & Pop Filter | FIFINE AmpliGame A8 by Epickson Palma

Not an audiophile or has any real experience with mics or setups. I originally got a T669 in 2020 based on all the positive reviews and that was a solid solid solid microphone that I was really happy with except primarily the lack of mute button and how much background noise it picked up. I didn't need to upgrade, but I was in the mood to try this out and I got it for a great price so the decision was made easier.Overall sound-wise, I think it's really similar sounding to the T669. I would have liked a little more low end tones picked up, but it sounds clear throughout the range. I think people who know their way around mics probably could get it to sound even better, but it's plenty good enough for my untrained ear. The biggest upgrade was the improvement in background noise. I tried both mics in Audacity and it's a noticeable difference in background noise. I liked the fact that I could just pop it onto the mic arm that came with the T669 and the RGB lights are awesome. It provides some cool ambience as I'm just working on my computer. It's great to be able to switch off the lights too, or have them shut off with the computer as well. I like how the smiley face isn't really all that noticeable on the pop filter - which looks and works great.The only beefs I have with it are that the shock mount is pretty huge - I miss the compactness of the T669. This mic is already bigger before you consider the shock mount. The other gripes are that the gain knob is on the rear when it could easily have been in the same position on the front. You can operate it based on feel, but it just makes more sense to have it on the front - which frees up the rear to have the USB connector to go out the rear of the mic for a cleaner look. I also would have preferred a little less sound pickup from the rear of the mic. I sometimes forget to mute the mic when gaming until I notice that it's picking up my speakers.But those are minor things. This is a mic with plenty of bells and whistles for the price tag and it amps up the fun level if you ever need to voice chat.