NEEWER UA057 22" Magic Arm with Desk Clamp, 1/4" and 3/8" Threads

For creators who need to position a camera, phone, microphone, or webcam above a desk, the NEEWER UA057 combines an articulating arm with a Super Clamp. Its 22-inch reach and adjustable ball-head joints help place a device at a useful angle for calls, streaming, overhead photography, or recording. Need to reposition your setup? The arm’s three sets of 360° dual ball-head adapters provide flexibility in angle and height.

Best use cases

Use the clamp-mounted arm to bring a webcam or phone into position for a video call, or to hold a compatible camera or microphone for streaming and podcast recording. For overhead photography and video, its extended reach can position a device over a work surface. The clamp attaches to flat surfaces up to 2"/50 mm thick or cylindrical objects up to 1.6"/40 mm in diameter, so it can be mounted on a desk, tripod, light stand, shoulder rig, or pole within those dimensions. Compared with setting up a separate floor-standing support, this clamp-based approach uses an available mounting surface and keeps the device close to the workspace.

The aluminum alloy arm supports devices weighing up to 500 g/17.6 oz. Its 1/4" and 3/8" threads and ARRI-style interfaces accommodate compatible mounting setups, while the included phone holder offers a direct option for cell phone positioning. Anti-twist pins at the mounting interfaces help keep attached gear in place, and nonslip clamp pads help protect the mounting surface from scratches and unwanted wobbling.

Key specifications

• Model: UA057
• Type: Articulating magic arm with Super Clamp
• Extended length: 22"/55 cm
• Material: Aluminum alloy
• Maximum device weight: 500 g/17.6 oz
• Threads: 1/4" and 3/8", with ARRI-style interfaces
• Clamp range: Flat surfaces up to 2"/50 mm thick, cylindrical objects up to 1.6"/40 mm in diameter
• What’s included: Jointed magic arm with Super Clamp, phone holder, and L-shaped hex key

Pros

The main advantage is flexible positioning from a single clamp-mounted support. The 360° dual ball-head adapters let you adjust height and angle, which is useful when changing between a webcam view, an overhead shot, and a microphone position. Padded rings on the ball heads add grip, while the anti-twist pins and nonslip clamp pads support a more secure setup.

Buyers often praise the metal construction, range of adjustment, and clamp attachment. Feedback on stability and durability is mixed, so it’s worth matching the setup to the stated weight capacity and securing the clamp to an appropriately sized surface. This makes the arm a practical alternative to a fixed-position holder when you want to adjust your equipment’s placement during different recording tasks.

Practical questions

What can the UA057 hold? It is designed for compatible cameras, action cameras, webcams, microphones, and phones weighing up to 500 g/17.6 oz. The included phone holder provides a mounting option for a cell phone.

What surfaces can the clamp attach to? It fits flat surfaces up to 2"/50 mm thick and cylindrical objects up to 1.6"/40 mm in diameter. This supports setups on compatible desks, tripods, light stands, shoulder rigs, and poles.

What is included? The package contains one jointed magic arm with Super Clamp, one phone holder, and one L-shaped hex key.

Buying verdict

The NEEWER UA057 is suited to creators who want one adjustable support for a compact camera, phone, webcam, or microphone. Its 22-inch arm, broad angle adjustment, and clamp mounting make it especially useful for desk-based calls, streaming, podcasting, and overhead recording where device placement matters.