My Experience: Taking Control of Audio
I spent years struggling with software mixers—Alt-Tabing out of a game to lower my mic volume or fix chat levels is a nightmare. I added the FIFINE SC3 to my desk, and suddenly, I had physical sliders for everything. It feels like flying a spaceship compared to clicking a mouse.
Setting it up with my AT2020 was effortless. I plugged the XLR cable in, hit the "48V" button, and my mic came to life with clean, powerful gain. The "Electric" and "Voice Change" buttons are fun gimmicks for discord calls with students, but the real utility is the Mute button. It's big, it lights up red, and you can't miss it when you need to sneeze.
The RGB & Build
It’s made of plastic, which keeps the price low, but the sliders have a nice resistance to them. The RGB lighting is shockingly bright and customizable; it fits right in with my keyboard and mouse setup. For under $50, getting an XLR interface this functional is absurd value.
Pros
- Individual volume sliders are a game changer
- Built-in 48V Phantom Power for pro mics
- Fun voice effects included
- Zero-latency monitoring
Cons
- Plastic construction feels light
- Some voice effects are just for fun
