Fifine USB Mic Showdown - Audio Recording Viola Solo

Popular USB Condenser Microphone Comparison - Fifine K669B vs. Fifine K678 vs. Fifine K690

These USB condenser microphones are relatively affordable and widely used by professional & amateur musicians, music teachers and students for remote lessons, home recording, voiceovers, online meetings, live streaming, etc. Which mic sounds the best? Let me know in the comments.

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Fifine K669B ($29.99)
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pickup pattern is 'cardioid' (only polarity setting available)

Fifine K669 ($59.99)
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pickup pattern is 'cardioid' (only polarity setting available)

Fifine K690 ($87.99)
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pickup pattern is set to 'cardioid' (available polarity settings: Stereo, Omni, Cardioid & Figure of 8)

On-Stage MS7701B Tripod Microphone Boom Stand
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Viola recording on three excerpts:
00:10 - J.S. Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007, V. Menuetto I (K669B)
01:43 - J.S. Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007, V. Menuetto I (K678)
03:14 - J.S. Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007, V. Menuetto I (K690)
04:44 - Max Reger: Suite No. 1, Op. 131d, I. Molto sostenuto (K669B)
06:22 - Max Reger: Suite No. 1, Op. 131d, I. Molto sostenuto (K678)
08:01 - Max Reger: Suite No. 1, Op. 131d, I. Molto sostenuto (K690)
09:40 - Hindemith: Viola Sonata, Op. 11, No. 4, I. Fantasie (K669B)
11:13 - Hindemith: Viola Sonata, Op. 11, No. 4, I. Fantasie (K678)
12:48 - Hindemith: Viola Sonata, Op. 11, No. 4, I. Fantasie (K690)

Recorded on 2021.12.30 in a partially sound treated room
each mic placed ~3 feet in front of the viola 'f' holes, ~1 foot above viola
OS: Windows 10
DAW: Audacity
besides a touch of reverb & minimal noise reduction, NO additional EQ, auto-tune, compression, extra plug-ins or additional post processing, etc.
please excuse the occasional clipping, inconsistent proximity effect & some random unidentified noises
thanks for listening