Libec LX-ePed Series: Remote-Controlled Electric Pedestals with Dolly for PTZ Cameras

In modern broadcast studios, house of worship streaming setups, and live event productions, robotic Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) cameras are industry standards. However, while a PTZ camera can pan, tilt, and zoom remotely, it is traditionally locked to a fixed physical height.

The Libec LX-ePed Series solves this limitation. Serving as the world’s first motorized electric pedestal system designed specifically for PTZ cameras, the LX-ePed adds a dynamic vertical axis (elevation) to your remote tracking workflow. When combined with a heavy-duty rolling studio dolly, it allows a single operator in a control room to dial in clean height positioning, execute smooth on-shot pedestal sweeps, and transport the entire camera rig across the studio floor effortlessly.

Libec offers this innovative platform in two distinct studio-dolly configurations based on payload and rigidity requirements: the mid-capacity LX-ePed 2 Studio and the enterprise-tier LX-ePed PRO.

1. Core Innovations of the Electric Pedestal System

A. Zero-Wobble Motorized Column with Seamless Starts & Stops

Traditional motorized columns often suffer from micro-stutters when starting or stopping a vertical move, which can ruin a live broadcast shot. Libec engineers the LX-ePed with a high-precision internal column mechanism that entirely minimizes twisting and wobbling. The motor controller utilizes smooth acceleration and deceleration curves, allowing for elegant "on-shot" vertical elevations that match the smooth motion of high-end broadcast pedestals.

B. Continuous Speed Control and Height Presets

The system is managed via a hardwired remote controller featuring a proportional, pressure-sensitive elevation rocker.

• Variable Speed Adjustments: Lightly tilting the rocker enables fine-tune height micro-adjustments, while pressing it fully drives a fast vertical column stroke (400 mm / 15.7" of electronic travel in approximately 14 seconds).

• Position Memory Presets: The controller stores up to three physical position presets, allowing operators to recall pre-calculated heights for specific talk-show seats, standing talent positions, or podium framing with a single button press.

C. Hardwired Reliability & PoE Power

To protect live productions against the risks of signal drops, the handheld controller communicates with the pedestal via a 98.4-foot (30-meter) LAN cable. It operates entirely on Power over Ethernet (PoE) provided directly by the pedestal base, eliminating the need for independent controller batteries or extra charging cables.

2. Configuration Options: Finding Your Studio Footprint

Option 1: Libec LX-ePed 2 Studio (The Agile Mid-Capacity Standard)

Optimized for standard corporate spaces, mid-sized broadcast studios, and independent multi-camera PTZ setups.

• Payload Capacity: Supports up to 10 kg (22.0 lbs)—perfectly handling standard PTZ cameras (Sony, Panasonic, BirdDog, Canon, etc.) alongside compact wireless arrays or secondary monitoring devices.

• The Studio Dolly (DL-3RB): Paired with a folding standard dolly equipped with high-traction 3.9" wheels. Each wheel features an independent foot brake to rigidly lock the pedestal into place once positioned.

• Extreme Vertical Clearance: Leveraging its 2-stage mechanical legs and the motorized column, it scales from a minimum profile of 43.1" up to an exceptionally tall maximum height of 103.9" (264 cm) for dramatic, high-angle stadium or audience tracking.

Option 2: Libec LX-ePed PRO (The Heavy-Duty Enterprise Flagship)

Engineered for complex, multi-component studio tracking, music concerts, and high-end television environments with a low sound tolerance.

• Massive 30 kg (66.1 lbs) Payload Capacity: Three times the capacity of the standard version. The PRO model is designed to support a PTZ camera outfitted with a heavy prompter/teleprompter package, a multi-camera T-bar mounting array (holding up to five PTZ units simultaneously), or a full-sized mechanical remote head (like the Libec REMO30).

• Ultra-Quiet Motor Architecture: Utilizes an upgraded, whisper-quiet motor assembly that significantly reduces acoustic sound emission, making it ideal for acoustic music venues and live orchestral stages.

• The Outside Broadcast Dolly (DL-8RB): Paired with the industrial-grade DL-8RB dolly and the heavy-duty T103RB wide-diameter aluminum tripod base, offering maximum structural rigidity to eliminate top-heavy swaying.

• Maximum Height Elevation: Reaches an impressive 106.3" (270.5 cm), providing commanding overhead perspectives.

3. Universal Cross-Platform Mounting Ecosystem

The LX-ePed series drops seamlessly into any camera ecosystem via a highly versatile mounting top:

• AP-X Smart Quick Release Plate: Includes an advanced quick-release adapter with integrated safety tracking. It features a dedicated pass-through loop to anchor a PTZ safety wire, protecting valuable electronics from accidental drops during fast on-set setups.

• Flat-Base & Ball Head Cross-Compatibility: Comes configured with structural flat-base adapters featuring standard 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 screw tracks to bolt PTZ brackets directly to the core. By removing the flat adapter, the pedestal casting reveals a native 100mm bowl receiver (and accepts 75mm via the optional AD-75 ring), allowing you to mount traditional fluid video heads for hybrid handheld camera control.

4. Advanced Integration Upgrades (Optional Accessories)

• IP Connectivity via MPC-1 Converter: By adding the optional Libec MPC-1 Multi-Protocol Converter, the pedestal transitions into a fully networked smart device. This allows the motorized column to be mapped and operated directly by third-party IP PTZ joystick controllers or a dedicated PC application alongside the camera's native pan/tilt/zoom sweeps.

• FPR-2 Foot Pedal Remote Control: For solo operators juggling switcher controls or graphics desks, the optional FPR-2 pressure-sensitive foot pedal places vertical movement control under the desk, leaving your hands completely free.

• V-Mount Battery Portability: By attaching the optional VM-12V (for ePed 2) or VM-24V (for PRO) adapter plates, the entire motorized column can run off standard cinema V-mount batteries, enabling completely cordless operations on remote fields or sports courses.

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Why Choose a Libec Electric PTZ Pedestal with Dolly?

The Libec LX-ePed Series changes how remote cameras are utilized on set. By combining a vibration-free motorized column, a high-traction locking studio dolly, precise rocker speed adjustments, and cross-platform IP/PC controller expandability, Libec gives live production crews the power to break free from static angles and capture dynamic, eye-level broadcast framing with absolute consistency.

Take your PTZ production tracking to a higher level—integrate a Libec Motorized Pedestal System into your studio grid today!