Martin VDO Sceptron Pivot Coupler
The Martin VDO Sceptron Pivot Coupler is a precision rigging accessory engineered for recording engineers and studio producers who use VDO Sceptron or VDO Fatron fixtures for controlled lighting in tracking and mixing sessions. This coupler enables rapid angle adjustment between fixtures without breaking down the rig, making it essential for session reconfiguration and achieving specific light angles that complement your recording setup. The quick-locking mechanism and intuitive pivot design keep workflow efficient during multi-camera recording and session work.
Fixture Mounting & Positioning
The coupler mounts directly between the ends of VDO Sceptron or VDO Fatron fixtures, sliding into the channel at the back of each unit and securing with Allen bolts into integrated nuts. This design allows you to lock fixtures at precise angles using 15-degree interval stops across a full 180-degree pivot range, providing repeatable positioning for multi-light setups without manual calculations or tape measures—critical for maintaining consistent lighting between takes and session days.
Installation & Durability
The coupler features a durable black finish that resists scuffing and blends seamlessly into professional studio lighting rigs. The Allen bolt fastening system ensures secure, tool-free adjustments once you’re familiar with the setup, and the enclosed channel design protects the coupling mechanism from dust and accidental damage during transport and studio rigging.
Key Features
- 180-degree adjustable pivot range with 15-degree interval locking positions
- Mounts between VDO Sceptron and VDO Fatron fixture ends
- Slides into back channel of Martin Sceptron or Fatron fixtures
- Fastens securely with Allen bolts into integrated nuts
- Enables quick angle locking without fixture breakdown
- Black finish for professional appearance and durability
- Part number 91611793
- Designed for rapid on-set reconfiguration and multi-light geometry
The VDO Sceptron Pivot Coupler streamlines complex lighting setups by eliminating the need to reposition entire fixtures when only angle adjustment is required, keeping studio sessions moving efficiently.
