SmallRig at NAB 2026: Pocket 4 Ecosystem, RF 20C Light, and the TRIBEX Monopod
SmallRig is using NAB Show 2026 to advance on three fronts: a modular accessory ecosystem for the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, a compact multicolor LED fixture, and a hydraulic monopod built on the TRIBEX platform.
The Pocket 4 ecosystem is the most expansive of the three announcements. SmallRig has organized the accessory lineup into four pre-configured rigs addressing distinct use cases — dual-camera narrative work, daily vlogging, outdoor and adventure shooting, and mobile live streaming. The backbone across all four is a bi-directional magnetic cage system that enables fast attachment and reconfiguration without tools. Power grip extensions, wearable mounts, wireless microphone integration, and a multifunctional filter set round out the configurations. The logic is modular rather than prescriptive: creators can mix components across rigs depending on the shoot.
The RF 20C is a 20W LED point source available in five fixed color modes — red, 5600K white, purple, orange, and cyan — with CRI 97+ and TLCI 99+ ratings. A push-pull plano-convex lens adjusts beam angle between 24° and 60°, a range SmallRig claims is roughly 40% wider than comparable lights in the class. Output peaks at 5,400 lux at one meter. The body is anodized aluminum, weighs 520g, and runs on dual 5,000mAh batteries for up to 1.5 hours at full power; USB-C 36W pass-through keeps it running during longer setups. A set of 20 gobos ships in the box, allowing pattern and logo projection across all five color modes — a detail aimed squarely at branded content and portrait work.
The TRIBEX monopod extends the hydraulic damping technology from SmallRig’s tripod line into a single-leg form factor. Deployment is handled through a squeeze-and-press X-Clutch mechanism that replaces traditional twist locks with a one-action extension. Carbon fiber construction keeps the weight down while maintaining load capacity for fully rigged cinema cameras. A foot-operated angle switch allows repositioning without bending, a practical concession to the demands of run-and-gun production.
Taken together, the three products reflect SmallRig’s consistent strategy: take workflows that professional crews handle with dedicated, expensive gear and compress them into systems a solo operator can deploy quickly. Whether the execution holds up under sustained field use is the only question that matters.