Libec 150mm flat base pedestal system for outside broadcast and studio use, payload 60kg

The configuration for a 150mm flat base pedestal system capable of supporting a heavy 60 kg (132.3 lbs) payload for both outside broadcast (OB) and studio environments is anchored by the Libec P1000 Heavy-Duty Pedestal System.

The P1000 is Libec's flagship 150mm flat-base camera pedestal chassis. It is natively engineered to carry heavy broadcast configurations, teleprompters, talent monitors, and massive box lenses when paired with high-capacity 150mm-class flat-base fluid heads like the Libec QH3.

System Engineering for Studio & Outside Broadcast Deployment

The P1000 architecture utilizes a highly modular construction that allows it to transition smoothly between pristine studio environments and rugged outdoor field broadcasts:

1. Quick-Tear Disassembly for OB Logistics

Traditional heavy studio pedestals are monolithic and require multi-person lifts or dedicated ramps to transport. The P1000 features a modular design that breaks down quickly into three distinct components without tools:

• The P1000 Column

• The Master Steering Ring

• The Heavy-Duty Rolling Dolly Base

This toolless tear-down capability makes it possible to transport a 60 kg capacity pedestal platform inside standard OB production vans, field cases, or utility trucks.

2. Dual-Stage Column Stroke (Pneumatic + Gas Assist)

To manage massive camera systems up to 60 kg smoothly on-air, the P1000 splits the vertical lifting force across two distinct internal mechanisms:

• Upper Stage (Pneumatic Balance): Filled with compressed air using the included manual high-capacity pump (or a field compressor via its standard Schrader tire valve), the upper stage utilizes air pressure to provide weightless "Perfect Balance" across a 41.5 cm stroke. You can adjust friction on the fly with a dedicated drag knob.

• Lower Stage (Gas Spring Assist): The lower stage uses a powerful internal gas spring setup across a 39.5 cm stroke. This serves as a reliable mechanical counter-assist, allowing the crew to quickly establish a baseline camera height before fine-tuning air pressure.

3. Adaptable 3-Mode Casters & Cable Guards

The system's large 125mm (4.9") double-wheel casters are designed to meet the split demands of indoor studios and outdoor environments:

• The Foot-Switch Tracking System: Features a structural foot pedal that toggles the wheels into three steering states: Free Mode (all wheels swivel for tight cornering), Tracking Mode (locks wheels straight for precise linear track lines), and Steer Mode (locks rear wheels for precise pivoting).

• Variable Cable Guards: Includes heavy steel ring guards. For Studio Use, they can be set low to clear thick facility fiber and power cables. For Outside Broadcast Use, they can be raised higher or completely detached to clear gravel, uneven temporary plywood flooring, or unpaved terrain without catching.

System Technical Specifications Matrix:

Critical Cross-Environment Operational Safety Rules:

⚠️ The Pre-Mount Pressurization Warning: Never pump compressed air into the P1000 column when the 150mm top flat base is bare. Always fully bolt down the fluid head and clamp your complete camera/teleprompter package into place before adding air. Pressurizing an unladen pedestal will cause the upper column to shoot upward with explosive kinetic speed when the mechanical safety lock is disengaged, risking severe equipment destruction or injury.

☀️ The Temperature Expansion Variable: When deploying the P1000 for Outside Broadcast applications, monitor your ambient climate changes. If you pressurize the column during an early morning call or inside a cold, air-conditioned studio, and then roll the rig into direct midday sunlight, the internal air pressure will rise naturally due to thermal expansion. Keep an eye on the integrated, easy-read pressure gauge and use the bleed valve to vent rising pressure to ensure consistent vertical balance.