Hollyland Spares - Cold Shoe gimbal (for Mars Series)

The Hollyland Rotatable Cold Shoe Mount (often referred to as a "Cold Shoe Gimbal" or swivel mount by operators) is the mechanical articulation accessory designed to provide tilt and pan adjustment for your Mars series wireless transmitters and M1/M1 Enhanced wireless monitors.

It is important to clarify that this is a passive mechanical swivel head, not a motorized stabilizer. Its primary purpose on a camera rig is to provide the degrees of freedom needed to angle your wireless antennas or monitor screen for optimal line-of-sight signal transmission, without having to remount the entire unit.

Core Mechanical & Rigging Features

• Multi-Angle Articulation: The "gimbal" head allows for smooth tilt and swivel adjustment. This is critical when mounting a Mars M1 monitor or transmitter to the top of a cage, as it allows you to angle the screen or antenna array directly toward the director or receiver unit, maximizing your wireless link stability.

• Integrated Locking Mechanism: Unlike basic fixed cold shoe adapters, this mount features a dedicated side-locking wing-nut. Once you find the perfect angle for your signal or viewing preference, tightening this knob locks the articulation in place, preventing "sag" during handheld movement or gimbal operation.

• Standard 1/4"-20 Mounting Interface: The top interface utilizes a standard 1/4"-20 threaded screw with a rubberized knurled thumbwheel. This allows you to hand-tighten the mount into the base of any Mars transmitter or receiver securely, while the rubber pad prevents metal-on-metal scratching.

• Cold Shoe Base: The bottom features a rugged cold shoe foot that slides into standard camera hot shoe slots, top handles, or cage-mounted cold shoe receivers, held in place by a secure clamping lever or locking screw.

System Interoperability

This articulating mount is engineered to support the physical weight and form factor of the following systems:

• Mars Video Transceivers: Compatible with the Mars 300 Pro, 400S Pro, 4K, and the Mars M1 / M1 Enhanced series.

• Alternative Rigging: While designed for the Mars ecosystem, its universal 1/4"-20 thread makes it a standard choice for mounting field monitors, small LED lights, or other compact accessories to a camera rig.

Technical Specifications Matrix

• Official Product Classification: Mechanical Articulation & Rigging Accessory

• Articulation Range: 360° Pan / Variable Tilt (approx. 140° range)

• Top Interface: 1/4"-20 Male Thread with Rubberized Thumbwheel

• Bottom Interface: Standard Cold Shoe Foot with Locking Nut

• Construction Material: CNC-Machined Aviation-Grade Aluminum Alloy

• Color Profile: Production Matte Black

On-Set Rigging Advice: When using this mount to position a Mars M1 or transmitter antenna array, always try to position the mount so that the locking knob is easily accessible on the side of your rig. Because wireless signals are sensitive to physical obstacles, having the ability to quickly "re-aim" your antenna or screen by loosening just one knob can save a take if your signal starts to drop during a live broadcast or dynamic camera move.