Zoom ZMA-2 Tripod-to-Mic Stand Adapter

The Zoom ZMA-2 MA-2 is a tripod-to-mic-stand adapter made for mounting compatible Zoom Handy Recorders and Handy Video Recorders in a standard microphone clip. It solves the practical problem of keeping a portable recorder positioned securely on a mic stand or boom during recording. The adapter can also function as a handhold when the recorder is used handheld.

This accessory is suited to musicians, videographers, interviewers, podcasters, and location-recording users who need more flexible recorder placement. A mic-stand mounting approach can help place the recorder closer to a sound source without requiring a separate recorder stand. It is especially useful for stage performance capture and other fixed-position recording setups.

The MA-2 contains no audio circuitry and does not change the recorder's sound, gain, file format, or microphone pattern. Its contribution is mechanical: it provides a more controllable way to hold or mount the recorder. When used as a handhold, it can help reduce handling noise transferred directly to the recorder body.

The adapter screws into the recorder's tripod mounting point and then fits into a standard microphone clip. This creates a simple bridge between a recorder's tripod-style mount and common microphone-stand hardware. A compatible mic clip and stand or boom are required for stand mounting.

As part of a Zoom recorder setup, the MA-2 is a compact mounting accessory rather than a replacement for a microphone, recorder, stand, or shock mount. It can be paired with a compatible Zoom recorder for handheld work, on-stand recording, or boom placement. Its straightforward design makes it useful when changing between portable and stand-based recording positions.

Key Features

• Tripod-to-Clip Design: Connects a compatible recorder's tripod mount to a standard microphone clip.
• Mic Stand Mounting: Lets compatible Zoom recorders be positioned on a mic stand or boom.
• Handheld Grip: Provides a handhold for operating a recorder away from a stand.
• Handling-Noise Reduction: Handheld use can help reduce noise transferred from direct recorder handling.
• Zoom Recorder Support: Designed for Zoom Handy Recorders and Handy Video Recorders.
• Compact Accessory: Adds mounting flexibility without adding audio electronics or controls.

Design & Installation

The MA-2 uses a compact, single-piece adapter form that creates a grip and mounting point for a compatible recorder. Its layout is intended to fit a standard microphone clip after attachment to the recorder. No audio connections, batteries, or electronic controls are required.

To install, screw the adapter into the recorder's tripod mounting point, then place the adapter into a suitably sized standard mic clip mounted on a mic stand or boom. Confirm that the clip holds the adapter securely before use and position the stand for the desired recording angle. For handheld recording, hold the adapter rather than gripping the recorder body directly when practical.