On my office desk setup, I have a 27-inch display with a couple of webcams perched on the top and two LED lights for when I am joining a Zoom or Teams meeting. The lights take up quite a bit of desk space and the webcams look so precarious just balanced on top of the screen, ready to fall off the moment I adjust the monitor’s position.
If that setup sounds familiar to you, then the new Monitor Rig from Monoblocc could be an answer. Monoblocc is a new brand that produces a modular system of brackets, clamps and arms that can transform a monitor into a home studio rig by enabling essential accessories to be attached.
The Monitor Rig builds into an innovative mounting solution that will be ideal for gamers, content creators and livestreamers who need to set up and position webcams, microphones, lights and other essential equipment for video meetings and content creation.
Following a successful Kickstarter campaign, the Monitor Rig ecosystem is now available globally. The system brings together function, aesthetics and durability and is aimed at anyone who needs to organize their workspace and replace a cluttered setup with something neater and more streamlined that can hold all the essential kit for livestreaming.
Unlike some products that stick, tack or perch on a display, the Monoblocc Monitor Rig is inserted between a monitor and a boom arm to create a solid rig that can then have all types of attachments added. The Monitor Rig sandwiches securely between the monitor’s VESA holes and a boom arm, creating a sturdy rig for accessories like webcams, DSLRs, microphones and lights to be attached.
The design offers an easy and flexible way of mounting accessories and can grow into a system that eliminates the need for separate lighting stands or tripods, freeing up valuable desk space while keeping all those accessories within easy reach. The design is easy to assemble and can be customized with optimal angles, heights and distances so the cameras, mics and lighting are positioned with precision.
Wolfgang Ettlich is the CEO of Monoblocc and says: “Our goal with the Monitor Rig is to create a workspace solution that adapts to each user’s unique needs while maintaining a clean, efficient setup that evolves with your needs. By freely consolidating essential accessories directly onto the monitor, we’re giving users more control over their space and enhancing productivity, whether they’re gaming, producing content or creating the ultimate workspace setup.”
The Monoblocc Monitor Rig is part of a growing ecosystem of accessories designed to expand with a user’s needs. Although the base unit is a single VESA plate, it can have a wide range of adaptable extension rods attached for attaching new tools or gadgets.
The Monitor Rig is made from CNC-machined aluminum and the manufacturer claims it’s built to withstand daily use. The structure is lightweight and durable, offering plenty of stability but can be easily adapted, reconfigured or repositioned.
Pricing & Availability: The Monoblocc Monitor Rig ecosystem is available now from the Monobloccwebsite. Prices start from $49 for a basic VESA plate with two double-rod sides. Single rods for attaching accessories start at just $25.
