Astera QuikSpot

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Overview

Its main advantage is quick placement without an immediate power run. The built-in battery, removable yoke and QuikTurn zoom make it useful for adjusting a beam rapidly. It should still be evaluated as a 38W LED-draw class source, with runtime and available brightness tied to its operating settings.

Key specifications

Specification	Details
Model	AST-QUKSP
Engine	Titan RGBMintAmber
LED draw / maximum consumption	38W / 50W
Beam / field range	13–60° / 20–75°
Output at 5,500K	1,824lm; published 3m table gives 3,010 lux
CRI / TLCI	96 or above in the specified 3,200–6,500K range
Runtime at maximum brightness	4.5h
Managed runtime	Up to 20h
Nominal charge time	5h
AC input	100–240V, 50/60Hz
Power connector	powerCON TRUE1 input/output
Control	Onboard, CRMX, UHF, BluetoothBridge; wired DMX/RDM
PrepBox compatibility	Yes
Weather rating	IP65 in the specified wired and unwired arrangements
Operating temperature	0–40°C
Weight / size	3.45kg; 164 × 164 × 182mm

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

• A compact controlled source fits difficult accent positions.
• Astera wireless control supports remote colour and level changes.

Limitations

• Beam filters and diffusion change both coverage and exposure.
• Confirm hardware revision, runtime setting and the required power/data accessories.

Practical uses

IP65 applies to the specified wired and unwired arrangements; connector sealing and the rest of the power chain still matter. The operating range is 0–40°C. For a rain setup, follow the manual rather than treating the product rating as approval for every cable arrangement.

QuikSpot suits quickly positioned accents, a visible colour wash, a focused pool in set dressing or an event fixture that may move repeatedly. For more output and a conventional Fresnel workflow, compare the larger Astera Fresnels. For a luminous line or broad reflected stripe, the Titan Tube solves a different problem.

Setup	Working approach
Visible practical	Set brightness and colour through the camera so the fixture retains the intended detail in frame.
Accent or reflection	Position the source for its beam and emitting shape, then control spill with the correct accessory.

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Output and colour

The published output table gives 3,010 lux at 3m at 5,500K and 1,824lm at that temperature. Its table does not attach a zoom position to that lux line, so that value does not establish 60° flood performance. Check the photometric files for the intended focus condition.

QuikTurn adjusts the beam mechanically from 13° to 60°. A narrower beam concentrates the available output; the wide setting covers more area. For a wall wash, product accent or motivated pool, judge uniformity and edge quality as well as the central meter reading.

The Titan engine provides white-light and full-colour options. Match a coloured beam through the camera rather than assuming a high CRI figure describes every saturated hue. A dark blue beam and white beam can have very different illuminance.

Use supported optical accessories and beam-shaping tools for the exact desired spread. Check whether barndoors, filters, mounting adapters or a charging arrangement are included in the chosen SKU. Test any cooling or accessory noise in a dialogue setup instead of inferring silence from the compact format.

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Power and batteries

The manufacturer lists 4.5 hours at maximum brightness and a managed runtime up to 20 hours. The longer duration requires an output-managed setting. Do not build an event or shooting schedule around 20 hours of the same output as maximum mode.

The product supports OutputGain. Check its interaction with the selected runtime and operating mode before relying on a published brightness figure. A cue tested under one gain/runtime arrangement may not repeat under another. Battery charge and condition also affect reserves.

QuikSpot accepts 100–240V AC through powerCON TRUE1 input/output and lists a nominal five-hour charge time. The maximum-consumption figure is 50W, distinct from the 38W LED power-draw specification. Plan charging and distribution using the complete electrical system.

A power output connector does not mean an unlimited chain of fixtures is supported. Follow the actual connector, cable and circuit limits. For a battery-only placement, verify charge state and the required runtime before the fixture is rigged or handed over for a long installation.

Control, cooling and camera operation

The documented controls include wired DMX/RDM, CRMX and the Astera wireless/app system. PrepBox compatibility supports preparation of a package before installation. That preparation should include addresses, colour modes, runtime settings and signal-loss behaviour.

A quick deployment is only useful when every fixture behaves as expected. Label units, save the intended look and check the control profile at prep. Use the current manual and matching DMX chart rather than a personality for a different Astera spotlight.

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Modifiers, rigging and the working package

The removable yoke, AirlineTrack and threaded mounting options allow several supported configurations. Optional mounting accessories should be specified explicitly when a particular stand or low-profile clamp arrangement is required. A thread on a product photo does not identify the complete grip package.

TiltMeter uses the fixture’s orientation information to help align multiple lights. It can speed up repeated positions, but the same numerical angle does not guarantee the same beam placement if fixtures sit at different heights or distances. Check the result on the receiving surface.

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Alternatives and related fixtures

Fixture	Choose it for
Astera HydraPanel	A different source shape within the Astera system.
Aputure MC Pro	A separate power, mounting and control ecosystem.

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What people are saying

Kurtis Hammer: practical handling and rigging

Hammer praises the removable yoke, kickstand, marked zoom and readable screen. He finds the battery, wireless control and mounting accessories useful in difficult positions, while wishing for a larger and brighter companion. Read or watch the full account.

Videos

QuikSpot: review and operation

A model-specific walkthrough or review.

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Rental and used-fixture checks

Verify the exact model, power components and control profile. Inspect mounts, optics or diffusion, connector locks and cables. Test a slow fade, colour matching and the complete intended remote-control path before rigging.

Documentation and specifications

Official product overview · Technical specifications · Manuals, data sheets and DMX profiles.

Product photograph: Astera.

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