Astera’s newly launched QuikPunch has officially entered the U.S. rental market—and its engineering prowess is already attracting attention. Built with speed, versatility, and power in mind, this 5‑inch Fresnel spotlight is turning heads across entertainment lighting and film production. The announcement comes from Astera’s exclusive U.S. partner, Inner Circle Distribution (ICD).
Designed as a dual-duty fixture, QuikPunch delivers a razor-sharp, high-intensity spotlight or a smooth, wide-area wash light, depending on need. It’s built to emulate the output of a 650 W tungsten fixture—while consuming just 75 W—producing up to 8,000 lux at 3 meters. It also boasts a 13°–60° zoom, zero light spill, and up to 4.5 hours of continuous runtime on its internal battery—making it equally suitable for fast-paced concerts, live events, and professional film shoots.
Two industry-leading rental companies—Main Light and RST—have taken delivery of hundreds of units, positioning themselves as early adopters of this groundbreaking lighting tool. The fixtures are currently being prepped in their warehouses, ready for deployment.
Sebastian Bückle, Chief Sales Officer at Astera, highlighted the fixture’s role in modern production environments. “We designed QuikPunch to be an all‑in‑one solution for fast‑paced environments, combining high output, wireless control, and rugged build. Seeing top‑tier companies like Mainlight and RST adopt it so quickly confirms the demand for tools that keep up with modern production needs. We’re proud to support their work.”
Filippo Frigeri, VP of Sales & Marketing at Inner Circle Distribution, added, “This is a major step forward. QuikPunch brings a new level of agility and reliability to the U.S. rental market. Mainlight and RST are exactly the kind of innovative partners who recognize and act on that potential. We’re excited to see how far this fixture will go.”
Equipped with Astera’s RGBMA Titan LED engine, wireless CRMX control, barndoors, foldable mounting options, and compatibility with the PrepBox/ChargingPlate ecosystem, QuikPunch is engineered to streamline both creative setups and technical workflows. Now making its debut across stages, broadcast sets, film productions, and live tours, the QuikPunch is poised to become a key player in the professional lighting landscape.
The QuikPunch follows in the footsteps of its smaller sibling, the QuikSpot, which has already seen remarkable success with thousands of units sold since its debut at LDI 2024. Together, these fixtures offer a flexible and powerful lighting ecosystem tailored for both live entertainment and film professionals.
Further information about Inner Circle Distribution: https://www.icd-usa.com/
Further information about Astera: https://astera-led.com/
