Matthews launches new MICROGrip Master Rigging Kit

The new Matthews MICROGrip Master Rigging Kit contains pretty much everything you might need to rig smaller equipment on set.

The new Matthews Studio Equipment MICROGrip Master Rigging Kit is billed as an ultra-compact, precision-engineered system, designed for mounting lights, cameras, and a wide range of accessories. Basically it's a comprehensive, 148-piece selection of rigging tools that looks to make mounting, rigging, and hanging smaller equipment straightforward and efficient.

A Craftsman case contains two styles of rigging plates to expand mounting options. The Standard MICROGrip Plate features multiple evenly spaced nail and screw holes, making it ideal for mounting into wood or building tabletop, podcast, or small-scale camera, light, or microphone rigs. The MICROGrip Nail-On Plate includes a unique T-cutout that fits between the plates of the MICROGrip Head—adding articulation and positioning flexibility.

The Kit also provides a new-style MICROGrip Head with dual 3/8” holes for rod mounting and a low-profile knob, offering a secure grip in tighter spaces. Also included is the new Micro Pin. This 3/8” pin provides an undercut for added safety, tapped with a 1/4”-20 thread to integrate seamlessly with industry-standard gear.

You also get MiniMatthellinis, Drop Ceiling Scissor Mounts, 3/8” rods, Micro Magnets, Baby Pins, D-rings, BM1 Bulb Mounts, hanging safety cables and a generous variety of bolts and nuts.

Pricing and availability 

For a limited time, Matthews says that each MICROGrip Master Rigging Kit includes a complimentary Craftsman case. Pricing is $999 and it's available from Matthews dealers around the world.

Here's the complete list of components:

• Eight (8) EA 1.25" MICROGrip Heads
• Four (4) EA MICROGrip Rigging Plate
• Six (6) EA MICROGrip Plate Standard
• Eight (8) EA MICRO Pin
• Two (2) ¼”-20 to 5/8” MICROGrip Pin
• Ten (10) EA 1/4"-20 Cap Head Screw
• Twelve (12) EA 6" Rods
• Twelve (12) EA 4" Rods
• Two (2) EA Mini Matthellinis
• Two (2) EA 1/4"-20 to 5/8" Baby Pin
• Three (3) EA BM1 Bulb Mount
• Two (2) EA Magnet with 1/4"-20 Thread
• Two (2) EA Scissor Clips with 1/4"-20 Male Thread
• Two (2) EA MICROGrip Thumb Wheels
• Twelve (12) EA 1/4"-20 Flat Head long
• Twelve (12) EA 1/4"-20 Flat Head Short
• Twenty (20) EA 1/4"-20 Male Thread long
• Twenty (20) EA Hex Nuts
• Four (4) EA Eye Bolts
• Five (5) EA Safety Cable