Stands

Doughty lighting stands are freestanding supports used to position stage lights, studio fixtures, cameras and other equipment at the required height and angle when overhead rigging is not available or practical. MTN Shop stocks the complete Doughty stand range including club stands, studio stands, combo stands, overhead stands, wind-up stands, followspot stands, C stands, baby roller stands and low lifts. Sandbags and stage weights also available.

Browse the full range below or visit our stands and supports range for complementary products. For specification guidance visit our entertainment and stage rigging guide.

Doughty Club Stand – Top Tube diameter: 32mm. Budget & High-quality tripod lighting stands for the club circuit. Superior clamping system. Internal safety stops. Compact steel and aluminum construction. – Now available at MTN Shop UK.
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Doughty Lighting Stands for Theatre, Studio and Live Events

The Doughty lighting stand range covers the full spectrum of entertainment and production applications, from compact club stands for mobile DJs and small venues to heavy-duty wind-up stands for touring productions and studio lighting rigs. All Doughty stands are manufactured in the UK to professional entertainment specification and are designed for repeated daily use in demanding production environments.

Stand Types

  • Doughty Club Stand: compact, lightweight tripod stand for the club circuit and small venues. Available in 2.5m, 3.5m and 4.75m maximum heights.
  • Doughty Studio Stand: heavy-duty stand for TV and photography studios. Available in 1m, 2m, 2.14m, 2.5m, 3.5m and 5m heights for a wide range of studio applications.
  • Doughty Combo Stands: versatile professional stands for theatre, touring and studio use.
  • Doughty Overhead Stand: high load capacity stand for positioning large lighting accessories, backdrops and overhead fixtures in studio and film set applications.
  • Doughty Wind Up Stands: crank-operated stands for safely raising heavy lighting rigs and truss to working height. For touring productions and studio installations.
  • Doughty Easy Lift Wind Up Stand: a crank wind-up stand in chrome and black for easy single-operator raising of lighting bars. Available in chrome and black.
  • Doughty Followspot Stand: a precision stand designed to support followspot fixtures at the correct operating height and angle in theatre and concert venues.
  • Doughty C Stand: the industry standard grip stand for film and TV production. Used with gobo arms, grip heads and accessories for positioning flags, diffusion and lighting modifiers.
  • Doughty Baby Roller Stand: compact, low-profile roller stand mounted on castors for close-to-floor lighting positions and easy repositioning in studio environments.
  • Doughty Nipper Stand with 29mm Receiver: a compact stand with integrated 29mm receiver for small fixtures and accessories.
  • Doughty Low Lifts: low-profile floor-level extensions in 135mm, 270mm, 405mm and 675mm heights for positioning fixtures close to the stage floor.

Safety Accessories

  • Doughty 10kg Sandbag: for ballasting lighting stand legs when working in public areas or at height. Always sandbag stands in any location where people may be present.
  • Doughty Stage Weight: cast iron stage weight for ballasting scenery braces and lighting structures.

What to Look For

  • Load capacity: always verify the stand's rated load against the combined weight of the fixture, clamp and all accessories before use.
  • Maximum height: check the stand reaches the required working height for your application. Doughty studio stands are available up to 5m.
  • Tube diameter: most Doughty stands accept standard 28mm or 35mm spigots. Always confirm compatibility with your fixtures and adaptors before ordering.
  • Stability: always use Doughty sandbags on stand legs when working at height or in any location where people may be present.

Safety note: always sandbag lighting stands in any location where people may be present. Never exceed the stand's rated load capacity. Part of our entertainment and stage rigging range. Browse our full stands and supports range for complementary products.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Doughty club stand is a compact, lightweight tripod stand for mobile DJs, small venues and touring use, available up to 4.75m. A Doughty studio stand is a heavier-duty stand designed for repeated daily use in TV and photography studios, available in heights from 1m to 5m with higher load capacities. Studio stands are built for permanent and semi-permanent studio installations.
A Doughty wind-up stand uses a hand crank mechanism to safely raise heavy lighting bars and truss sections to working height without manual lifting. Used in touring productions and studio installations where lighting bars need to be raised repeatedly at different venues. The Easy Lift version is designed for single-operator use in concert and event applications.
Yes. Doughty sandbags should always be placed on the legs of any lighting stand in a location where people may be present. A 10kg Doughty sandbag is available specifically for this purpose. Always verify the stand's rated load against the total weight of the fixture, clamp and accessories before use, and never exceed the stand's maximum load capacity.

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