Rode Tripod 2 Compact Tabletop and Handheld Camera / Microphone Mount (1/4-Inch Thread, 3/8-Inch Adapter, 4.4 lb Load)

Rode Tripod 2: One Mount, Two Workflows — Tabletop Recording and Handheld Vlogging

The Rode Tripod 2 solves the problem most camera-mic accessory mounts ignore: the buyer who switches between handheld vlog framing, sit-down interview shots, desktop USB recording, and quick run-and-gun coverage in the same day. Open the legs and it stands as a stable tabletop tripod for podcasting, streaming, or product shooting. Fold the legs closed and the body becomes an ergonomic ribbed grip for handheld interviews, walking shots, and selfie-style vlogging. One mount, two complete workflows, no second purchase.

4.4-Pound Load Rating Holds a Real Rig — Not Just an Action Cam

Rated to 4.4 lb (2 kg) of payload, the Tripod 2 supports a mirrorless camera with an on-camera shotgun mic, a smartphone in a stabilizer cage, a wireless receiver on a small monitor, or a heavyweight desktop USB condenser microphone. The reinforced engineering-grade polymer body resists flex under the load, and the non-slip TPE feet keep the rig planted on desks, conference tables, ledges, and hardwood floors. Cheaper plastic tabletop tripods top out at 1.5 to 2 pounds and tip as soon as a real camera is mounted — the Tripod 2 is built to carry the kind of rig content creators actually run.

1/4-Inch Top Thread + Included 3/8-Inch Microphone Adapter

The top of the Tripod 2 uses a universal 1/4"-20 thread that mounts every camera, action cam, smartphone holder, and accessory plate out of the box. A 1/4"-20 to 3/8"-16 thread adapter ships in the box and threads onto the top for every standard microphone shock-mount — the Rode SM6 / SM7, the Rycote Lyre, the HELIX mount, the Wireless GO desk clip, the NT-USB Mini stand. No second adapter to source, no incompatibility between camera mounts and mic stands. One mount handles both jobs.

Three 1/4-Inch Leg Inserts for Multi-Accessory Builds

Each of the three legs has a built-in 1/4"-20 threaded insert. Mount an LED light on one leg, a wireless receiver on another, and a secondary microphone on the third without giving up the top thread for the primary camera or mic. For run-and-gun creators running a multi-accessory rig — wireless receiver + on-camera mic + key light + monitor — the Tripod 2 becomes the chassis that holds the whole shoot together. This is rare on tripods at this size and price tier.

7.1-Ounce Travel Weight and 7.3-Inch Closed Length for the Carry-On Kit

Closed dimensions of 7.3 in L x 2.8 in diameter and a total weight of 7.1 oz (200 g) mean the Tripod 2 packs into a camera bag side pocket, a backpack laptop sleeve, or a daypack accessory pouch without sacrificing space. The maximum working height of 5.9 inches (151 mm) is intentional — this is a tabletop tripod and handheld grip, not a full-height tripod replacement. For travel creators, mobile journalists, and wedding B-cam shooters, the Tripod 2 is the second mount that's small enough to always be in the bag and strong enough to actually use when it comes out.

Pairs Naturally with the Rode Camera-Mount and USB-C Mic Lineup

The Tripod 2 is engineered alongside the rest of the Rode accessory ecosystem. The VideoMic GO II shock-mount threads directly onto the 3/8" adapter for handheld interview rigs. The NT-USB Mini magnetic desk-stand thread mates with the 1/4" thread for desktop USB-C recording at a stable working height. Wireless GO transmitters and receivers clip into desk clips that mount onto the leg inserts for multi-channel run-and-gun shoots. The VideoMic NTG, NTG5, and the entire Rode camera-mount mic lineup all mount onto the Tripod 2 directly. One stand covers the whole Rode kit.

For the Vlogger, the Podcaster, the Mobile Journalist, and the Filmmaker

For the new vlogger who needs a single grip-and-tripod for selfie shots and B-roll. For the podcaster turning a VideoMic GO II or NT-USB Mini into a stable desktop USB mic without a full boom arm. For the mobile journalist running interviews where the legs fold into a broadcast-style grip. For the filmmaker who needs a second mount for an audio recorder, wireless receiver, or LED accessory on every shoot. The Tripod 2 is the small mount that earns its place in the bag because it does what bigger, heavier mounts can't: travel light and switch modes in a second.