Product Description
Overview
The KUPO 226MB Master Combo HD Stand is the black powder coated version of KUPOs 40 kg combo platform, built for theaters, broadcast studios, and concert rigs where support hardware should stay visually quiet. Three steel sections, a spring-cushioned column, one leveling leg, and a dual 28 mm receiver plus 16 mm stud give it serious fixture flexibility.
Why It Matters
Black stands earn their place when the audience or camera can see the rig. The 226MB keeps the same load capacity as the chrome 226M, but its low-reflectivity finish makes it easier to hide beside scenery, truss legs, black box walls, and broadcast sets.
Key Features
- 40 kg load capacity supports large fixtures, combo heads, and heavy soft-source builds with real working margin
- Black powder coated steel reduces reflections in camera-facing and theater environments
- Spring-cushioned column slows an accidental drop during height adjustment and protects the fixture package
- 28 mm receiver plus 16 mm stud covers both junior and baby mounting hardware at the stand top
- Leveling leg helps keep the column plumb on uneven decks, risers, and venue floors
Height Range & Reach
The 226MB trades extreme height for load confidence. Its 112.5 to 340 cm working range suits heavy heads that need controlled elevation rather than maximum extension.
- Minimum height: 112.5 cm (48.2")
- Maximum height: 340 cm (133.9")
- Closed / transport length: 138 cm (54.3")
- Sections: 3 sections, 2 risers
- Base footprint: 132 cm (52")
- Max payload: 40 kg (88.2 lb); self-weight 10 kg (22 lb)
Additional Technical Notes
- Tube Diameters: 40 mm, 35 mm, 30 mm
- Leg Diameter: 22 mm
- Optional Accessory: KC-080R caster set
- Sister Variant: 226M chrome
Applications
Built for theaters, broadcast stages, concert floor packages, rental houses, and studio rigs where large luminaires or soft sources need a strong stand that does not flash back at camera.
Compatibility
The top accepts 28 mm junior accessories and 16 mm baby-pin hardware. The base can be fitted with the optional KC-080R caster set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can 226MB handle its rated load at full height?
Yes, when the load is centered, the stand is on suitable ground, and the rig is ballasted correctly. Treat the 40 kg rating as an upper limit, not a reason to add offset hardware casually.
Will the 28 mm receiver and 16 mm stud work with common lighting heads?
Yes. It matches standard professional grip and lighting hardware in this class. Check older rental stock before the show if the fixture spigot is unusual.
Should I add casters for studio work?
Casters are useful when the stand moves repeatedly on smooth floors. Lock every wheel before raising the fixture, and avoid rolling a tall loaded stand through cables or thresholds.