Tired of Running Back and Forth to Your Turntable? The Triple Control System That Saves You Hours Every Week
We’ve all been there. Picture this: you spend 10 minutes setting up the perfect lighting for your product shot, frame your camera exactly right, and then realize you need to rotate the turntable 15 degrees. Repeat this 10 times for a single product, and you’ve just wasted an hour of valuable production time.
You also encounter this frustration during live streams. You’re in the middle of a product demonstration, and you need to rotate the item to show the back. But the only control is on the turntable itself, so you have to interrupt your pitch, walk over, adjust it, and try to get back into the flow. Your viewers lose interest, and you lose potential sales.
And if you’ve ever tried to integrate a turntable into an automated photography system, you know the nightmare of dealing with closed protocols and limited control options. Most turntables only offer basic on/off and speed controls, making it impossible to build the efficient workflow you need.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Single-control turntables are one of the biggest hidden productivity killers in studios and e-commerce operations around the world. But there’s a better way.
The Hidden Cost of Single-Control Turntables
Most people don’t realize how much time and money they’re wasting on turntables with limited control options. Let’s break down the real costs:
Wasted Production Time
The average photographer walks back and forth to their turntable 20-30 times per product. At 30 seconds per trip, that’s 10-15 minutes per product. If you shoot 10 products per day, that’s 2-2.5 hours of wasted time every single day. Over a year, that adds up to 500-625 hours – more than 12 full work weeks.
That’s time you could be spending shooting more products, editing photos, or growing your business. Instead, you’re wasting it on unnecessary walking.
Lost Sales From Interrupted Live Streams
Live stream viewers have extremely short attention spans. Even a 10-second interruption can cause 20-30% of your audience to leave. If you have to interrupt your stream multiple times to adjust your turntable, you’re losing potential sales and damaging your brand reputation.
Limited Automation Potential
Automation is the key to scaling your e-commerce photography operation. But if your turntable only has manual controls, you can’t build a fully automated workflow. This means you’re stuck with slow, labor-intensive processes that limit how many products you can shoot each day.
Increased Risk of Injury
Walking back and forth between your camera and turntable dozens of times per day increases your risk of trips, slips, and falls. This is especially dangerous in studio environments with cables, lighting equipment, and heavy products.
What a Truly Flexible Control System Should Look Like
Before we introduce our solution, let’s talk about what a good turntable control system should offer. Now, these are the non-negotiable features you should look for when shopping for a new motorized turntable:
- Multiple independent control methods: You should be able to control your turntable in more than one way, so you can choose the method that best fits your current workflow.
- Remote control capability: You should never have to leave your camera or computer to adjust your turntable.
- Computer integration: The turntable should work with your existing software and allow for automated workflows.
- Mobile control: For live streaming and on-location shoots, mobile control is essential.
- Open protocol and SDK: If you need to build custom integrations, the turntable should provide the tools to do so.
- Simultaneous control: All control methods should work at the same time, so you can switch between them seamlessly.
Most turntables on the market only offer one or two of these features. But the MTxRUBL series offers all six, making it the most flexible control system available today.
The MTxRUBL Triple Control System: Control Your Turntable How You Want, When You Want
The entire MTxRUBL series of professional motorized turntables comes standard with our revolutionary Triple Control System. Here’s how: this system gives you three independent ways to control your turntable – infrared remote, USB computer control, and Bluetooth mobile app control – all of which work simultaneously and seamlessly.
Gone is the running back and forth.Interrupted live streams? No more.And limited automation potential is now a thing of the past. With the MTxRUBL Triple Control System, you control your turntable how you want, when you want, from wherever you want.
Infrared Remote Control: Quick Adjustments Without Leaving Your Camera
The included infrared remote control gives you instant access to all core turntable functions from up to 10 meters away. This is perfect for quick adjustments during photography sessions or retail displays.
With just the press of a button, you can:
- Start and stop rotation
- Adjust rotation speed
- Change rotation direction
- Switch between rotation modes
- Set and return to the origin point
The remote is intuitive and easy to use, with clearly labeled buttons that require no learning curve. It’s the perfect solution for when you need to make a quick adjustment without leaving your camera position.
This is especially useful for product photography turntable setups, where you need to fine-tune the product position to get the perfect shot. Instead of walking across the studio, you can simply press a button on the remote and get back to shooting immediately.
USB Computer Control: Automate Entire Workflows for Maximum Efficiency
For high-volume production environments, the USB computer control interface is a game-changer. It allows you to control your turntable directly from your Windows computer using our free software, and it supports full automation and integration with your existing workflow.
With USB control, you can:
- Create and save custom rotation sequences
- Adjust pause durations between steps
- Set up automated shooting workflows
- Sync the turntable with your camera for fully automated 360° image capture
- Monitor rotation status in real-time
This is essential for e-commerce product photography studios that shoot hundreds of products per day. Instead of manually rotating the turntable for each shot, you can set up a sequence once and let the system run automatically. This can increase your productivity by up to 70% and eliminate human error.
The USB interface also supports secondary development with our free SDK and open communication protocol. This means you can build custom integrations with your existing software, cameras, and other equipment to create a fully automated production line.
Bluetooth Mobile App Control: Perfect for Live Streaming and On-Location Shoots
The Bluetooth mobile app control gives you wireless access to all turntable functions from your smartphone or tablet (compatible with both Android and iOS). This is ideal for live streaming, on-location shoots, and retail environments.
With the mobile app, you can:
- Control all turntable functions remotely
- Monitor rotation status in real-time
- Adjust settings on the fly
- Save and load custom presets
This is a lifesaver for live streaming turntable setups. Instead of interrupting your pitch to adjust the turntable, you can simply pull out your phone and make the change discreetly. Your viewers won’t even notice, and you can keep the flow of your presentation going.
It’s also perfect for on-location shoots where you don’t have access to a computer. You can control the turntable directly from your phone, making your setup more portable and flexible.
All Three Work Together: No Compromises, Just Flexibility
The best part about the MTxRUBL Triple Control System is that all three control methods work simultaneously. You can start a sequence with your computer, tweak the speed with your phone, and pause rotation with the remote – all without any interruptions or conflicts.
This gives you unprecedented flexibility to adapt to any situation. For example:
- During a product shoot, you can use the computer to run the automated sequence, the remote to make quick adjustments, and the phone to monitor progress from different angles.
- During a live stream, you can use the phone to control the turntable while you’re presenting, and the remote as a backup if your phone dies.
- In a retail environment, you can use the computer to set up a display sequence, and the remote to make quick changes for customers.
No other turntable on the market offers this level of flexibility. With the MTxRUBL series, you never have to compromise on control.
Open SDK and Protocol: Build Custom Solutions for Your Unique Needs
For advanced users and developers, the MTxRUBL series provides a free SDK and open communication protocol. This allows you to build custom integrations and solutions that are tailored to your specific needs.
Whether you need to integrate the turntable with a 3D scanner, build an automated inspection system, or create a custom control interface, our open protocol makes it possible. Besides, we also provide comprehensive documentation and technical support to help you get started.
This makes the MTxRUBL series perfect for 3d scanning turntable applications, industrial inspection, and other specialized use cases that require custom integration.
Real-World Examples: How Professionals Save Time With Triple Control
Don’t just take our word for it. Here are some real-world examples of how professionals are using the MTxRUBL Triple Control System to save time and improve their workflows:
E-Commerce Photography Studio Increases Productivity by 70%
A mid-sized e-commerce photography studio was shooting 50 products per day using single-control turntables. Their photographers were spending 2-3 hours per day walking back and forth to adjust the turntable.
After switching to the MT350RUBL60ProV3 with Triple Control System, they were able to automate their entire workflow using the USB computer control. Now their photographers can set up a sequence once and let the system run automatically, while they focus on lighting and composition.
The result? They increased their daily output to 85 products per day – a 70% increase in productivity – and reduced their labor costs significantly.
Live Streamer Increases Sales by 35%
A popular home goods live streamer was losing viewers every time she had to interrupt her pitch to adjust her turntable. Her conversion rate was suffering, and she was struggling to grow her audience.
After switching to the MT320RUBL40ProV3 with Bluetooth mobile app control, she can now adjust the turntable discreetly from her phone without interrupting her presentation. Her viewers stay engaged longer, and her conversion rate has increased by 35%.
3D Scanning Service Builds Custom Automated System
A professional 3D scanning service needed to integrate their turntables with their custom scanning software. Most turntables on the market had closed protocols that made this impossible.
The MTxRUBL series’ open SDK and communication protocol allowed them to build a fully automated scanning system that syncs the turntable rotation with their scanner. This reduced their scanning time per object by 50% and improved the accuracy of their scans.
Final Thoughts: Stop Wasting Time Running Back and Forth
Your time is valuable. You shouldn’t be wasting it running back and forth to your turntable, interrupting your live streams, or struggling with limited automation options.
The MTxRUBL Triple Control System solves all these problems by giving you three independent, simultaneous ways to control your turntable. Whether you’re a product photographer, live streamer, 3D scanning professional, or retail store owner, this system will save you hours every week and help you grow your business.
And the best part? The Triple Control System comes standard on every single MTxRUBL series turntable – from the compact MT200RUBL20ProV3 to the super heavy-duty NT600RUBL200ProV3. You don’t have to pay extra for premium control features.
Your Next Step
Ready to stop wasting time and take control of your workflow? Here’s what you can do right now:
- Watch our 2-minute demo video: See the Triple Control System in action and learn how it can transform your workflow.
- Download our free guide: “5 Ways to Automate Your Product Photography Workflow” – packed with actionable tips to increase your productivity.
- Explore the MTxRUBL series: Check out our full lineup of professional motorized turntables and find the perfect model for your needs.
All of these resources are completely free, and there’s no obligation to buy. We’re confident that once you see how much time the Triple Control System can save you, you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.
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