A microphone clip, or mic holder, is the cradle that secures a microphone to a stand, almost always using the standard 5/8" thread, with 3/8" adapters for other stands.
A microphone clip, or mic holder, is the cradle that secures a microphone to a stand, almost always using the standard 5/8" thread, with 3/8" adapters for other stands.
About Microphone Clips
A microphone clip, sometimes called a mic holder, is the small but essential piece that secures your microphone to a stand. Nearly all mic clips use the standard 5/8" thread, so they screw straight onto any regular microphone stand. Some stands use a 3/8" thread instead, and a simple 3/8" to 5/8" adapter piece solves the mismatch in seconds.
The SWAMP range covers clips for standard dynamic vocal mics, larger barrel clips, universal butterfly clips and precision K&M clips sized for pencil condenser microphones. Drummers are covered too, with rim-mounted clamps and gooseneck clips for close-miking toms and snares. Browse our full range of microphones and microphone stands, or complete your setup with shock mounts, pop filters and other microphone accessories.
Match the clip to your mic's barrel diameter. Slim pencil condensers suit clips around 17mm to 22mm, while most handheld dynamic and condenser mics need 22mm to 34mm. A universal butterfly clip is a safe choice when you are unsure, as its sprung jaws grip a wide range of sizes.
Almost certainly. The 5/8" thread is the standard for mic clips and stands in Australia. If your stand has the smaller 3/8" thread, a low-cost 3/8" to 5/8" thread adapter lets you use any standard clip.
A mic clip holds the microphone rigidly, which is fine for dynamic mics on stage. A shock mount suspends the mic in an elastic cradle to isolate it from vibration and handling noise, which is preferred for sensitive studio condenser microphones.