Spigots, Receivers & Adapters

Doughty spigots, receivers and adapters are the connection hardware used to mount stage lighting fixtures, speakers and accessories to stands, clamps, bars and truss in theatre, film, TV studios and live events. MTN Shop stocks the complete Doughty range including 16mm spigots, 28mm TV spigots, receivers, adapters, speaker spigots and clamps with integrated receivers. All products are manufactured by Doughty Engineering to professional entertainment industry specifications.

Browse the full range below or visit our rigging accessories range for a complete solution. For specification guidance visit our entertainment and stage rigging guide.

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Doughty Spigots, Receivers and Adapters for Stage and Studio Rigging

Doughty spigots, receivers and adapters are the interface components that connect stage lighting fixtures, cameras, speakers and accessories to stands, clamps, bars and truss. The 16mm spigot (also known as a baby pin) and the 28mm TV spigot (also known as a junior fitting) are the two industry standard connection sizes for entertainment rigging in the UK and Europe. MTN Shop UK stocks the complete Doughty range of spigots, receivers and adapters for both sizes, plus speaker adapters and clamps with integrated receivers.

16mm Spigots

The 16mm spigot is the standard connection for lighting stands and grip equipment in theatre, film and photography. Doughty 16mm spigots are available in multiple configurations:

28mm TV Spigots

The 28mm TV spigot is the standard connection for professional stage lighting fixtures in the UK and Europe. Doughty 28mm TV spigots are available in short and long shank versions in aluminium and steel, with male thread versions for direct fixture connection:

Receivers and Adapters

Speaker Spigots and Adapters

Clamps with Integrated Receivers and Spigots

Pair with Doughty clamps and couplers and our full rigging accessories range for a complete rigging solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 16mm spigot (also known as a baby pin) is the standard connection for lighting stands and grip equipment in film, photography and some studio applications. The 28mm TV spigot (also known as a junior fitting) is the standard connection for professional stage lighting fixtures in the UK and Europe. Doughty stocks both sizes in a comprehensive range of configurations and adapters for converting between the two.
A Doughty 28mm TV spigot is used to connect a stage lighting fixture to a stand top, clamp receiver or adapter. The spigot inserts into a 28mm or 29mm receiver on the mounting point and is secured with a bolt. Doughty TV spigots are available in short shank, long shank, male thread and race versions in aluminium and steel to suit different fixture weights and mounting requirements.
A spigot is a short metal pin used to connect a stage lighting fixture to a stand, boom arm or adapter. The Doughty range covers 28mm and 16mm spigots, which are the UK and European industry standard for most theatre and live events fixtures. Doughty spigots are available in fixed, swivel and tilting versions depending on the positioning requirements of the fixture.
No. The Solo Spigot is a 16mm spigot only. For converting a 16mm spigot to a 28mm receiver, you will need the Doughty Light Stand Spigot Adaptor, available separately at MTN Shop.