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Attaching an LCD monitor with 1/4-20 threaded hole to a PRO monitor arm
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Several mounting solutions exist for attaching a non-PRO LCD monitor to a PRO monitor arm: Transvideo makes a dedicated bracket for this purpose but availability can be limited
- A custom aluminum adapter block can be machined with a 1/4 hole for the monitor and fins designed to fit over the end of the PRO arm mount
- A ball and socket mount with 1/4-20 threading can be used as an adapter by running a bolt through it and securing to the PRO arm mount's center pivot point where a loosening screw exists
- Some manufacturers like MK-V may provide PRO spigot adapters for third-party monitors
Depends on
- Transvideo brackets may have long lead times and require ordering from the UK
- Custom machining solution requires access to a machinist and understanding the exact dimensions of the PRO arm mount
- Ball and socket workaround was untested at the time of posting and described as a rigged solution