Libec LX-ePed Series: Remote-Controlled Electric Pedestals with Floor Spreader 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 configured with a heavy-duty floor spreader instead of a wheeled dolly, this system is optimized for fixed installations or semi-permanent studio footprints where ultimate structural grounding and rock-solid leveling are required to completely eliminate top-heavy swaying and movement.

Libec offers this innovative platform in two distinct floor-spreader configurations based on payload and rigidity requirements: the mid-capacity LX-ePed 2 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: Floor-Spreader Structural Foundations

Choosing the floor-spreader configuration ensures that your pedestal utilizes the tripod's native heavy-duty steel spiked feet, which lock securely into the spreader's terminal blocks. This setup lowers the overall physical profile of the rig and creates an unyielding baseline that absorbs both external physical vibrations and camera panning inertia.

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

Optimized for corporate presentation rooms, permanent church sanctuaries, 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 Ground Spreader (SP-2B): Paired with a folding floor spreader that prevents the tripod legs from drifting or splaying under heavy downward force. Sits completely flat on studio carpet, tile, or stage flooring.

• Extended Vertical Clearance: Leveraging its 2-stage mechanical legs and the motorized column, it scales from a minimum profile of 36.6" up to an exceptionally tall maximum height of 97.4" (247.5 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 Spreader (SP-6B): Paired with the industrial-grade SP-6B floor spreader 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 99.8" (253.5 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 Floor Spreader?

The Libec LX-ePed Floor Spreader Configuration changes how remote cameras are utilized on permanent sets. By combining a vibration-free motorized column, a high-torque locking floor spreader, precise rocker speed adjustments, and cross-platform IP/PC controller expandability, Libec gives live production crews the power to lock in ultimate physical framing consistency without risking structural shifts mid-take.

Bring pro-tier vertical precision and absolute grounding stability to your camera grid—order your Libec Motorized PTZ Pedestal System today!