Astera QuikBeam Compact RGB Fresnel Light Explained

April 20^th, 2026

by Jakub HanApril 20^th, 2026

Astera QuikBeam is a new compact Fresnel LED light with full-color capability and up to 200W equivalent output. The weather-sealed, IP65-rated fixture offers various powering options, including a custom swappable battery within the lamp’s body. Supporting power over Ethernet, QuikBeam can be powered and controlled via a single cable. The light is available now, starting at $590.

Astera first showed this new Fresnel light earlier this year during the BSC Expo in London. At this year’s NAB Show in Las Vegas, we met up with Sebastian Bückle from Astera to further discuss the QuikBeam compact fresnel fixture and what is included with the various kits.

Astera QuikBeam

As Sebastian told us, the Astera QuikBeam is a new compact LED fixture for both mobile production and fixed installation environments. Weighing only 4.4 lb (under 2kg) per unit, and thanks to the flexible mounting and powering options and weather-resistant design with IP65 rating, QuikBeam sounds like a very versatile product.

Astera also highlighted environmental protection, including an IP65-rated configuration. For users working in exterior locations or mixed indoor/outdoor conditions, this suggests the fixtures are intended to remain usable beyond controlled studio settings, provided they are configured appropriately.

When it comes to the light output, Astera QuikBeam includes RGB plus Mint and Amber emitters. Along with the Titan LED engine, the fixture can provide a high-quality source with TLCI of approximately 96-97. QuikBeam can provide a light intensity equivalent to 200W tungsten, according to Astera.

The zoom optics in front of the chip allow for a 13-60° light beam. Additionally, there is a special HotBeam mode designed for narrower, more concentrated output. Finally, the light can easily be equipped with the included barn doors to control light spill.

The fixture can be powered via the included swappable QuikBrick batteries or via a cable (including USB-C). QuikBeam also supports PoE, so it can be powered and controlled with a single Ethernet cable. Last but not least, the light can also serve as a power bank, powering other devices. For the single-cable approach for both power and data using standard Ethernet infrastructure, you will have to get a NetBox adapter from Astera. For multiple lights, you can also use an Ethernet hub.

For communication, QuikBeam supports network protocols (streaming ACN, RNET) as well as wireless control protocols such as CRMX, UHF, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or infrared.

Price and availability

Aside from purchasing a single unit, you can also get a two-unit backpack kit or a four-unit kit in a case that includes one Astera NetBox. Astera QuikBeam light is already shipping, and the price is $590 (around €500 in Europe) per unit (including the QuikBrick battery).

Do you see the Astera QuikBeam supporting your lighting workflow? What do you think of the light? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section underneath the article.