Kupo KCP-612 Pipe Boom Rig Kit

Kupo KCP-612 Pipe Boom Rig Kit – Booms Lighting Safely with 1-1/2" Schedule 40 Pipe

Called the "Menace Arm," the Kupo KCP-612 Pipe Boom Rig Kit booms lighting on set while keeping the stand safely out of the shot. It works with a standard 1-1/2" schedule 40 pipe (48.3mm) and provides secure mounting points for lighting fixtures and grip accessories.

Purpose and primary use

This kit is designed primarily to boom the set so you can place lights precisely where you need them while keeping stands and supports off camera. In practice, you mount the schedule 40 pipe into the rig and attach fixtures or flags to the adapters, keeping the support hardware out of the frame.

Front and rear adapters — mounting and stability

The front adapter gives you direct mounting options for lighting and grip tools. Specifically, it has two baby pins and one junior receiver. These allow you to mount lighting fixtures or other grip accessories such as a flag or frame.

The rear adapter contributes to stability. It is welded with two hooks that hang over sandbags to increase the boom’s stability. In addition, the rear adapter includes a D-ring intended for ratchet strap connection to the D-rings of the front adapter and the center adapter mounted on the grip head, helping secure the entire setup.

Joint pipe adapter and safety features

The joint pipe adapter secures the pipe connection from both sides and comes with dual knobs for safe mounting while connecting the pipe. It also features a unique captive locking knob that prevents the knob from coming off even if it is completely unscrewed. For extra security, the kit includes a safety wire with a linchpin attached.

Key features

• Designed for booms that hold lighting while keeping the stand out of the shot
• Works with a standard 1-1/2" schedule 40 pipe (48.3mm)
• Front adapter includes 2 x baby pins and a junior receiver for mounting light fixtures or grip accessories such as a flag or frame
• Rear adapter is welded with 2 hooks for hanging over sandbags to increase boom stability
• Limited two-year warranty

Specifications

FAQ

Question: What is the "Menace Arm" used for?
Answer: The "Menace Arm" is the common name for this Kupo boom rig kit. It is used to boom lighting or mount grip accessories so that stands and supports remain out of the camera frame while maintaining safe positioning.

Question: Which pipe size does the kit accept?
Answer: The KCP-612 is designed to work with a standard 1-1/2" schedule 40 pipe (48.3mm), which you insert into the kit’s adapters to create the boom arm.

Question: How do I secure the boom for stability?
Answer: The kit’s rear adapter has two welded hooks that you hang over sandbags to increase stability. Additionally, the rear adapter includes a D-ring for ratchet strap connection to the D-rings on the front and center adapters mounted on the grip head to further secure the setup.

Question: What safety mechanisms are included?
Answer: The joint pipe adapter uses dual knobs and a captive locking knob to keep the knobs from coming off even if unscrewed. The kit also comes with a safety wire and linchpin for an extra level of security.

Question: Does the kit include a warranty?
Answer: Yes, the Kupo KCP-612 Pipe Boom Rig Kit comes with a limited two-year warranty.