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Matthews Runway Base for Magic Stand

BH #MABBRW • MFR #388201
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Matthews 388201 Overview

This low rolling Runway Base from Matthews was designed to work with the Magic Stand, but it is also capable of handling any large light fixture mounted directly onto its 1 1/8" Posi-V-Lock Junior receiver.

Matthews 388201 Specs

Key Specs
Base Type
Wheeled
Top Mount
1-1/8" Receiver
Wheels
Included
Finish
Chrome
Working Height
6" / 15.2 cm
Load Capacity
250 lb / 113.4 kg
Top Mount
1-1/8" Receiver
Secondary Direct-to-Leg Mount
No
Accepts Second Riser
No
Wheels
Included
Leveling Leg
No
Reverse Legs
No
Footprint Diameter
32" / 81.3 cm
Finish
Chrome
Material
Steel
Folded Dimensions
20" / 50.8 cm
Weight
20 lb / 9.1 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
19 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20 x 7 x 6.75"

Matthews 388201 Reviews

Retrofitted to work even better.

By Jonathan
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-05-15

I have been wanting this for a while and I finally got one delivered this week. One thing I didn’t know was there is minimal ground clearance between the bottom of it and any flat surface. About 15mm and then there are bolt nuts exposed from the base. I ended up taking it to a wheel and castor shop and we swapped all 3 wheels out for larger wheels (120mm wheels with whole swivel lock assembly also) and now it sits a lot higher which will be better rolling over uneven surfaces outside etc. The centrepost I used (Kupo) does have a bit of wiggle movement when secured into the base so I’ll have to test another brand to see if it’s also an issue. It’s definetly strong enough to stand on and roll on. It is big. It is heavy. But I have no issues with wanting to put my Aputure 1200x on it with modifier.

The best runway base. Period

By Kelly
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-08-22

Don't consider any other runway base. Just buy this one and stop looking elsewhere.

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Will this work with an avenger c stand?

Will this work with an avenger c stand?
Asked by: Ronan
Yes. The Junior Receiver on the Runway Base will accept any standard 1-1/8” Junior Pin.
Answered by: Matthews Expert
Date published: 2022-08-30
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