K&M 21600 Adapter
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Converts a 5/8 female thread to 3/8 male to easily adapt your accessories
- Nickel finish for enhanced daily wear resistance
- Simple and compact solution to resolve thread incompatibilities in studio or live settings
Manufacturer Information
K&M
https://www.k-m.de
contact@k-m.de
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Algam SAS
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An Indispensable Standard for a Consistent Accessory Inventory
In the world of microphone stands and mounts, 5/8 and 3/8 threads have long coexisted depending on brands and uses. This adapter serves as a "bridge" between these two standards to keep your current equipment while remaining compatible with new stands, clips, or booms.
Who Should Use This Adapter and When
It is intended for home studio users, podcasters, musicians, and technicians who want to mount a microphone, shock mount, clip, or accessory on a stand whose thread does not match. Ideal for avoiding makeshift solutions, saving assembly time, and securing the connection during angle and height adjustments.
Designed for Quick and Reliable Adaptation
Nickel Finish for Regular Use
The nickel finish provides additional protection against friction and repeated handling, while maintaining a clean appearance in a studio environment.
Thread Compatibility
The 5/8 female to 3/8 male format unifies your mechanical connectivity across different accessories without altering your existing setup.
Technical specifications
| Category | accessory | Color | Black |
| Material | Zinc | Finishing | Black & chrome |
| End thread | 3/8" | Weight | 0.02 kg |
| Telescopic boom | No | ||
| Female thread | 5/8 | Male thread | 3/8 |
Questions frequently asked
5/8 female to 3/8 male adapter: what compatibility?
The 5/8 female thread receives a stand or boom arm with a 5/8" thread, while the 3/8 male end allows attaching an accessory with a 3/8" thread.
Can a 3/8 microphone clip be mounted on a 5/8 stand?
This configuration is provided by the adapter. It allows connecting a stand with a 5/8" thread to a microphone clip, shock mount, or other accessory with a 3/8" thread.
K&M 21600: is it suitable for home studio and podcast use?
Its 5/8 female to 3/8 male format is suitable for home studio and podcast setups using stands, clips, or shock mounts with different thread sizes. Its weight is 0.02 kg, limiting added mass on the rig.
What material is this thread adapter made of?
It is made of zinc with a nickel finish, designed to withstand friction from regular handling.
Does this adapter include a telescopic boom arm?
No telescopic boom arm is included. The accessory is solely for mechanical adaptation between a 5/8" female and a 3/8" male thread.



