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Shure A25D SM57/58 Microphone Clip Black

★★★★★4.6 (172 reviews)

The industry-standard mic clip that keeps SM57s and SM58s locked in place night after night without slipping or rattling.

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Overview

The Shure A25D is a split-collar microphone clip machined to accept microphones with a barrel diameter of 3/4 inch or larger — most directly the SM57, SM58, SM86, and SM87. Its clamping mechanism is a thumbscrew-tensioned split collar that encircles the mic barrel; tightening the screw compresses the collar for a friction-based hold that resists both rotation and gravitational droop. The clip body terminates in a 5/8-inch female thread with a 3/8-inch reducer adapter included, giving it compatibility with the full range of standard American and European mic stand hardware. At 9 grams, it introduces no meaningful mass into a boom arm's weight equation.

In practice, the A25D is the functional baseline against which all other clips in this diameter class are measured — because it is literally the clip Shure ships with its most-deployed dynamic microphones. Houses of worship, touring companies, recording studios, and broadcast facilities maintain stock of it as a consumable. Its value is not in innovative engineering but in interchangeable standardization: when a clip breaks mid-soundcheck, a new A25D threads on identically to the one it replaces, with no adjustment required. For any facility running SM57s on drum kits and SM58s on vocal stands, keeping a spare pack of A25Ds is straightforward infrastructure maintenance.

Key Features

Original SHURE Microphone Clip for Wired Shure Microphones. SM58, SM57, SM86, and orks for similar barrel size 3/4in and larger microphones (Not for wireless)

Works for similar barrel size 3/4in and larger microphones (Not for wireless)

Angle of holder can be adjusted and tightened

Grips firmly without damaging the microphone

Break resistant plastic material

Specifications

Brand
Shure
Model
A25D
Compatible Microphone Barrel Diameter
3/4 inch and larger
Compatible Models
SM57, SM58, SM86, SM87, similar barrel-size mics
Stand Thread
5/8-inch (3/8-inch reducer included)
Material
Plastic
Color
Black
Weight
0.32 oz (9.07 g)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Split-collar thumbscrew design delivers a secure, adjustable grip on SM57 and SM58 barrels that holds through aggressive live performances.
  • Standard 5/8-inch thread with a 3/8-inch reducer insert makes it universally compatible with virtually every mic stand in production environments.
  • At roughly 9 grams, the clip adds negligible weight to a stand setup — no counterbalance adjustment needed on lightweight boom arms.
  • Direct replacement for the factory-included SM57/SM58 clip, ensuring identical fitment when restocking touring and rental inventory.
  • Durable plastic construction resists cracking under the repetitive clamp-and-release cycle of high-turnover rental and stage use.

👎 Cons

  • The thumbscrew, while functional, can back off under repeated vibration on high-SPL stages — a drop of thread-lock compound or periodic re-tightening is advisable in touring rigs.
  • No built-in swivel joint means the clip offers only a fixed angle relative to the stand; repositioning requires adjusting the stand itself rather than the clip.
  • Plastic construction, while sufficient for most use, will eventually crack under the stress of overtightening or impact — experienced rental managers keep multiples on hand.
  • Not suitable as a primary mount for condenser microphones heavier than the SM86/SM87 class; heavier mics require a dedicated yoke or thread-mount adapter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The A25D is designed for microphones with a barrel diameter of 3/4 inch or larger, which covers the SM57, SM58, SM86, SM87, and most standard-body dynamic and condenser mics in that size range. It uses a thumbscrew-adjusted split collar to clamp onto the barrel.
Yes. The A25D threads directly onto any standard 5/8-inch mic stand adapter or boom arm. It ships with a 3/8-inch reducer insert for stands that use the smaller European thread, so it covers virtually every common stand you'll encounter in live or studio settings.
When the thumbscrew is tightened properly, yes. The split-collar clamp cinches around the mic barrel firmly enough to resist rotation and droop through a full performance. Loose assembly — not overtightening the thumbscrew — is the most common cause of drooping clips in field reports.
Yes. The A25D is the standard factory-included clip packaged with Shure's SM57 and SM58. Purchasing it separately gives you a direct replacement or additional units at a known spec — useful for houses of worship, touring rigs, and rental inventory.
The A25D is rated for microphones with the appropriate barrel diameter, but it is a friction-clamp clip — not a yoke mount. For heavier large-diaphragm condensers, a dedicated yoke or shock mount is the appropriate choice. Use the A25D with mics in the SM-series weight class.

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