Matthews Studio Equipment has announced its new Middle MAX Menace Arm which not only offers extended reach, but it also fits in a van.
The new Middle MAX Menace Arm was designed to give users unparalleled booming capabilities in a versatile, simple to use support that travels fully assembled inside a standard cargo van.
It is based on the same principals as the original Academy Technical Award-winning MAX Menace Arm, but Middle MAX was built to accommodate the rise of smaller production vehicles among image makers. With a payload capacity of 150-lbs / 68kg (80-lbs / 36kg when fully extended) Middle MAX can arm into most locations to hold lights, reflectors, cameras or set dressing from its own compact base.
It extends up to 5.49m / 18-ft high and can lower to 1.83m / 6-ft below grade. Middle MAX makes it possible to boom 36kg / 80-lbs while extended 3.66m / 12-ft parallel to the ceiling. It can tuck neatly into a corner and counterbalances weight via two legs that are securely attached to the base for standard weight plates.
Middle MAX features a hand truck-style steering handle and oversized 10”x 3” puncture-proof tires to navigate studio floors or rugged terrain. For expanded usefulness, the self-leveling head accommodates 3 lock-off or fixed positions— Down/Up/Out as well as a self-leveling feature.
The Middle MAX can be safely rocked back dolly-style by one user. Due to its extremely stable base in closed position, moving Middle MAX over cables, carpet, cracks, dips and bumps is a breeze. At day’s end, Middle MAX’s loading height is just 162.5cm / 64-in, for an easy fit into a 1-ton or similar sized vehicle.
Price & Availability
The Middle MAX Menace Arm retails for $6,000 USD.
