Shure VIP55 Dual SM Microphone Podium MountThe VIP55SM holds two microphones, typically two SM57 mics, side by side. It can hold any Shure microphone with a tapered handle. Each mic is held in a vibration mount, like an air filled doughnut, as used in the A55SM. The VIP55SM mounts to a standard mic stand via its internal 5 8" 27 thread. In the model number, "VIP" stands for Very Important Person, as this mount is used by the President of the United States, many mayors, governors, college