Unboxing and Setup
The Mic arrived in that pretty, white box emblazoned with that black Fifine Technology that I've mentioned in previous reviews. It looks sharp and modern and I really like the aesthetic. The product is protected by foam and bagged. All the included accessories (two double A batteries, a USB receiver, and an Auxiliary cable) are kept below a cardboard divider.Admittedly I was underwhelmed by the look of this mic. The steel mesh looks like a flat painted chrome, the only branding is a generic text wrap at the base of the mesh that simply says UHF Professional Microphone. The switch has a textured slider that has good tactile feedback and makes a solid clicking noise so you can be sure you have it in the correct position. I also don't understand why the bottom is bright blue...if I had to venture a guess it'd be that the body style is generic so that they can use it when manufacturing standard XLR wired mics or wired USB mics and they just change out the guts and plug the hole with blue plastic.
The USB receiver is plastic with a small green LED and a 3.5mm port for the auxiliary cable, and unfortunately it seems a tad too light to elicit any sort of ooo or awww factor. The Auxiliary Cable has a good length to it and fits snug. The batteries are generic AA styles and they fit into the compartment well. I got roughly three solid hours of use before they needed replacing.
Audio Test
The Mic actually has a great sound to it. I belted out everything from Broadway to Five finger death punch, from One Direction to Chase Rice and all the Audio rang clear with very little plosives or shifting in volume. The mic does pick up a lot breath noise but little to no ambient noise. I was very happy with the result.
The Verdict
I am very happy with my purchase of the Fifine wireless mic. I'm deducting a point for the generic look but it works well and that's what matters. Check it out for yourself here: https://goo.gl/1QoO4L