USA - Astera will introduce QuikSpot, a flexible and innovative battery-powered LED lighting fixture designed to meet the demands of fast-paced environments in big events and media productions.
The QuikSpot fixture, a zoomable single-source spotlight, draws inspiration from the efficient workflow and convenient housing of Astera’s AX5 PAR light, while taking advantage of the optical quality of Titan LED Engine's PlutoFresnel.
QuikSpot’s whole design is optimised to save time and effort when both prepping and operating the product, making it a solution for busy rental and production companies.
Featuring Astera’s Titan LED Engine, the QuikSpot offers a 13º-60º zoom range, high colour rendering and a refined, homogenized and powerful "one-shadow" Fresnel optical system. These capabilities ensure a superior RGBMA colour spectrum, ideal for both live and camera applications. The fixtures also offer the option of rotatable eight-way barndoors with integrated SafetyLink and a host of other practical accessories, enabling creative and functional lighting solutions for both up and down lighting, high colour rendering key lighting, punchy backlights and more.
QuikSpot stands out as Astera’s brightest luminaire under 60W, producing up to 3,000 lux at 3m (13º). The new OutputGain feature allows users to choose between maximum output and deep colour saturates or higher CRI with perfect skin tones.
QuikSpot offers both wired and wireless operation, with a maximum battery run time of 4.5 hours at full power with OutputGain activated and up to 20 hours in energy-saving modes. Rigging options include a removable yoke, TrackPin Compact for minimal height when hung, and a 3/8" BabyPin thread in the back for added flexibility. And, as it happens with AX5, FlexCovers are available so QuikSpot can easily blend with the surroundings in corporate events.
As 100% wireless lights, the QuikSpots’ inbuilt batteries are ready to be charged directly in the case and through electrical contacts, avoiding the need for extra wiring. Accessories like the new ChargingPlate and the state-of-the-art PrepBox streamline this setup, allowing users to easily assign DMX, pair and pre-program up to eight fixtures simultaneously in just a matter of seconds.
Ben Díaz, head of product management at Astera, commented: "The QuikSpot is designed for those on the run! It’s really made for lighting technicians who, without being in the spotlight, can create amazing rigs in fast-paced environments, where every second counts. We’ve strived to minimise the time required to prep and operate the product, so technicians can focus on the decisions that truly make a difference.
“With QuikSpot, we’ve combined the flexibility of a zoomable single-source light, the precise full-spectrum accuracy of the Titan LED Engine, and the vibrant, dynamic output enabled by our new OutputGain feature. We believe the market will embrace it as a solution that balances innovation, performance, and ease of use. And, of course, QuikSpot integrates seamlessly into the smart Astera ecosystem – ensuring professionals can rely on it no matter the challenge.”
