Cameras, lights, microphones—these are all necessities to get your content off the ground. But each peripheral added to your setup takes up space, whether on a stand or an arm clamped to your desk. One company has come up with a creative solution to that problem: Monoblocc, a system that lets you customize your workspace to suit your needs.
Monoblocc isn’t just a kit to mount your gear. It’s a modular monitor rig ecosystem built around a VESA plate that connects to the back of your monitor and can be outfitted with a variety of mounting options. These include single rods, magic arms (with multiple access points), and a double-rod mounting platform. The VESA plate features mounting threads at all angles, allowing you to attach accessories in any direction—feed your microphone from below, mount a camera on top, and bring in lights from the sides. Your customization options are extensive.
“Monoblocc isn’t just a kit to mount your gear—it’s a modular monitor rig ecosystem built around a VESA plate.”
Monoblocc sells bundles—including the essential VESA plate—to help you get started quickly. These include the Magic Rig Bundle (two magic arms), the Light Rig Bundle (one magic arm and two single rods), and the Pro Rig (two single rods, one magic arm and one double rod), which is the kit I received. All of these bundles can be tweaked with accessory length options, or you can build your own setup by ordering pieces à la carte—creating a true Frankenstein’s monster of peripheral connections. I’d say they’ve thought of everything, but I have a sneaking suspicion that Monoblocc users will come up with applications the company never imagined.
The build quality of the individual components is excellent. Everything is constructed from sturdy aluminum, with a CNC-machined VESA plate that feels robust and durable. The system can comfortably support the weight of a mirrorless camera—though most users will likely use it for lighter accessories. Each piece locks securely into place, and Monoblocc provides thick washers for situations where the mounting area is recessed into the monitor.
The major drawback of Monoblocc is that its usefulness depends heavily on the space around your monitor. In my setup, I have a mirrorless camera immediately to the left, my PC to the right, and a mixer and stream deck below. This made the dual rod nearly unusable, and I couldn’t run the magic arm under the monitor without blocking the mixer.
This left only the top threads available for day-to-day use. I ended up mounting a secondary webcam and a small light there. So while the kit I reviewed wasn’t ideal for my specific setup, I could have easily configured a better-fitting kit—one that might also have been a bit cheaper.
“Monoblocc is best suited for users who have the space to take full advantage of it.”
Monoblocc is best suited for users who have the space to take full advantage of it. A cleaner desk setup—or better yet, a layout designed specifically around your monitor—will allow the system to shine. But it’s important to note that going big comes at a cost. This is Monoblocc’s biggest drawback. Purchased separately, the VESA plate alone costs $59.99 USD, and accessories range from $25 to $129.99 USD.
Bundles offer some savings, but even the Pro Rig I reviewed retails for $254.99 USD. While the materials and engineering justify the price, the value proposition isn’t as strong. There are plenty of multi-use arms, webcam mounts and modular rigs on the market that address similar problems for less money. For that reason, I can’t fully recommend Monoblocc.
