MANOFOLD

A new modular system

Build what you need.

Create custom stands, mounts and rigs by hand. Fold them down for transport.

  • Upgrades what you already own
  • Adapts to your changing needs
  • No tools needed
  • Reuse, upcycle, recycle
Patented technologyProtected innovation.
2-year warrantyCovers every component.
European designDesigned and developed in the EU.
Enterprise supportedSupported by Local Enterprise Office Ireland.

Built around real setups

Francesco Parodi
“I was amazed by the amount of thought that has gone into its design… The possibilities for customizing and expanding the system feel almost endless.”
Francesco ParodiMusician & performer
See Francesco’s build →

How it works

Simple parts. Your ideal setup.

01Manofold structural components

Design.

Choose a configuration that works for your setup.

02Manofold being assembled by hand

Build.

Thread the components together by hand. No tools required.

03Manofold supporting equipment

Expand.

Add components as your setup grows.

04Manofold structure folded for transport

Go.

Fold the structure down and take the setup with you.

Built around you

Get inspired.

Just a few examples of the type of thing you can build, but you’re not limited to these. Mix, match and reconfigure to make exactly what you need.

Speed

Maker

Custom Lighting

Build unique desktop lamps using the same reusable parts.

Pro audio

Complex mic placement

Build incredible microphone clusters. Get the options you need.

Podcast workstation built with Manofold

Photo & video

Podcast workstation

Bring microphones, lights and devices into one setup.

Maker

Adaptable

Add gas struts or whatever you need.

Mic stand workstation built with Manofold

Pro audio

Mic stand workstation

Start with one mic stand. Build the workstation around it.

Photo & video

Multi-axis clamp

Add a clamp wherever you want.

Maker

Our own trade stand

We built the stand that holds our banners.

Desktop workstation built with Manofold

Pro audio

Desktop workstation

Hold the gear on your desk where you actually reach for it.

Studio setup built with Manofold

Photo & video

Studio setup

Build support around the equipment already in your studio.

Laptop riser built with Manofold

Maker

Laptop riser

Lift a laptop to the height you work at, then fold it away.

Guitar rack built with Manofold

Pro audio

Guitar rack

Create a modular rack that can change with your instruments.

Camera rig built with Manofold

Photo & video

Camera rig

Position cameras and accessories around your shooting setup.

Articulating support built with Manofold

Maker

Articulating support

Build complex support structures for whatever you need.

Microphone stands built with Manofold

Pro audio

Microphone stands

Build ultra-light ergonomic support structures from microphone stands.

Podcast camera rig built with Manofold

Photo & video

Podcast camera rig

Position a camera and accessories around your recording setup.

Utility stand built with Manofold

Maker

Utility stand

Build a general-purpose support and reconfigure it when needed.

Rackmount setup built with Manofold

Pro audio

Rackmount setup

From custom consoles to desktop peripherals.

Desktop mic stand built with Manofold

Photo & video

Desktop mic stand

Build compact microphone support for a desk or recording space.

Custom build made with Manofold

Maker

Custom build

Use the same components for structures beyond conventional stands.

Performance setup built with Manofold

Pro audio

Performance setup

Place what you need, where you need.

Tablet setup built with Manofold

Photo & video

Tablet setup

Position a tablet where it works best in your recording setup.

Outdoor setup built with Manofold

Maker

Outdoor setup

Take the system to equipment and spaces beyond the studio.

Wall mount built with Manofold

Pro audio

Wall mount

Take the same modular support system onto the wall.

Laptop stand built with Manofold

Maker

Laptop stand

Position a laptop around the way you work.

Freestanding support built with Manofold

Maker

Freestanding support

Create a simple structure from reusable modular components.

                 The Founder's Kit             

Start building

The Founder's Kit.

The original Manofold launch kit, made for our first makers. Once this edition is gone, it won’t be offered again. A complete set of core components to start building and expanding your setup. Every kit is numbered by hand.

          €249           Limited edition                 
  • 3 × Locking hinges
  • 4 × Structural rails
  • 6 × Connection cubes
  • 1 × Articulating arm
  • 8 × Standard bolts
  • 4 × Mounting bolts
  • 8 × Long bolts
  • 1 × Threaded stud

6061-T6 aluminium hinges · steel structural rails · stainless-steel mounting hardware

              
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Not just a stand

So, what’s all the excitement about?

People trying Manofold at Dublin Maker

Build your ideal support

One set of parts, configured however your gear needs it.

Position anything

Securely hold almost any piece of gear exactly where it works best.

Rebuild on the fly

Adjust, expand or completely reconfigure your setup by hand.

Folds down

Collapse your setup for transport and storage.

All-metal construction

Steel and aluminium components built for repeated use.

Made to be repurposed

Every joint unthreads, so parts carry from one build into the next.

Use what you already have

Built on industry standards.

Standard mounting threads work with cameras, microphones and tripods.

1/4"-20Camera
3/8"-16Grip
5/8"-27Mic

Sustainable by design

Keep your gear.
Change the setup.

The most sustainable product is the one you don’t have to replace. Reuse the same parts across build after build. Upcycle the stands, mounts and gear you already own.

  • Reuse the same parts
  • Upcycle the gear you own
  • Recycle at end of life

Good to know

Before you build.

Do I need tools?

No. Assembly, adjustment and reconfiguration are all done by hand.

What equipment can I mount?

Manofold uses the common 1/4"-20, 3/8"-16 and 5/8"-27 mounting standards used across camera, audio and studio equipment. Adapters extend compatibility further.

Can I use stands I already own?

Yes. Use Manofold as a freestanding structure or with compatible stands, tripods and supports you already have.

Can I add to the system later?

Yes. The system is modular. Add rails, hinges, cubes, arms and other components as your setup develops.

Does a build have to be taken apart for transport?

Not necessarily. The locking hinges let many structures fold down while staying assembled. Open them again when you get there.

Is there a warranty?

Yes. Every Manofold component comes with a 2-year warranty.

See more build ideas

See what you can build with Manofold.

Practical builds, clever setups and new ways to use the system.

         
                                    
                                 
       

Here to help

Got any questions?

Use the chat widget on this page or send us a message. We’ll happily help you work it out.

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The Founder's Kit€249 · Limited edition
        
   

The Architecture of a Name

Manofold takes its name from manifold, meaning many forms; mano, meaning hand in Spanish; and fold. Many forms, built by hand, that fold.