Astera AX1 Pixel Tube (8-Pack)

Key Features

• Accessories and Charging Case
• Stands, Spigots, and Holders
• 16 Individually Addressable LED Emitters
• Suitable for Direct or Accent Lighting
• For Theatrical / Event Design Elements
• CRI Rating of 88
• PWM Dimming for Flicker-Free Filming
• Integrated Battery with 20-Hour Runtime
• Remote Control via App, Wireless DMX, IR

TheAstera AX1 Wireless PixelTubeis a wireless DMX LED light fixture with an integrated battery that is suitable for a variety uses in cine, theatrical, and event productions. The AX1 features 16 individually addressable LED emitters in a 40.7″ long tube that you can mount into a set, on a stand, hang from a grid, or even hold in your bare hand. The AX1 features a CRI rating of 88, which provides for good color rendition. The fixture can be used to create a soft, direct light on your subject or be used as an accent light as well as a design element in the location or set.

The fixture features five different Dimming Curve modes, as Astera refers to it. Selection of these modes along with the Pulse Width Modulation dimming of the fixture enables flicker-free video shooting. The PixelTube features an integrated lithium-ion battery that charges in approximately 7 hours using the included charger and has a run time of 20 hours. It can be controlled remotely by IR, a downloadable app, and wireless DMX. The PixelTube has an IP rating of 65 for dust and water ingress, when the rubber plug to cover the charging port is in place. The IP65 rating means the fixture is completely dust tight, and it is impervious to low-pressure jets, which means you can use this fixture in dusty environments and in wet conditions.

Control

• You can use an Astera ARC1 infrared remote control (not included); simply point it at individual lights to set the desired effect.
• The downloadable AsteraApp is an efficient way to quickly create a customized lightshow using your Android device. It can group several lights together, address individual lights or groups of lights, and send complex effects with a user defined color palette to all lights in range. Please note the AsteraBox (not included) is required to control the light fixture through the app. You can also use the Astera ARC2 remote control (not included).
• The light can also be controlled by CRMX wireless DMX, as the built-in receiver is compatible with all LumenRadio CRMX transmitters as well as W-DMX G2,G3, G4 and G4S transmitters, although G4 and G4S is only supported in 2.4 GHz mode.
• You can also use an Astera ART3 Wireless DMX Transmitter to send DMX in the UHF frequency band, although CRMX is the recommended method.

Wireless Modules

865 to 870 MHz
902 to 928 MHz
2.4 GHz

TruColor Calibration

100% color consistency through any batch. It can hit exact color temperatures and reproduce standard filter gels

Seamless Runtime

Set the length of your event and be sure that your lights won’t run out while still getting the maximum brightness

Talkback +

Detect all available lights, set them up, check their status, and configure DMX addresses and DMX profiles

Flicker Free Filming

Scrambled PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) technology is used to prevent flickering when filming the lights

Scheduled Standby Mode

You can switch the Astera AX1 into standby mode to save power, and schedule them to wake up when the event starts

DJ Application

Auto BPM analyzes the beat and matches programs to it, flash buttons can trigger special effects

Dynamic Power Boost

The dynamic power-boost feature enables the light to display the maximum brightness at all times and intensify non-white colors

Dimmer Curve

You can set the fixture’s dimming response depending on the application you are using the light for:

• FAST: For pixel mapping and similar applications, provides a totally unfiltered response
• STANDARD: Good compromise between response and smoothness for most applications
• HALOGEN: When slow and smooth dimming is required, emulates the characteristics of a halogen light
• THEATER: For theater use, provides very smooth response and increased dynamics although some colors are darker in this mode
• TV: For filming on Broadcast and other shows. The dimming response is faster but still smooth dimming. Although this mode produces less blue light due to its fixed white point of 6500K, it also provides increased dynamics with some colors being darker

Astera Foldable Stand for LED Tube Lights

TheFoldable Stand for LED Tube LightssupportsAsteraAX1, FP1, and FP2 tubes in a vertical position, very close to the floor, for low-angle shooting. The three legs nest together into a compact form for space-efficient packing.

Astera BabyPin Double-Ended Spigot

An essential accessory for mounting on Super Clamps or any piece of grip gear with female threads, theBabyPin Double-Ended SpigotfromAsterahas 1/4″-20 threads at one end and 3/8″-16 threads at the other for mounting onto clamping gear and support lights with a 5/8″ receiver. The stainless steel pin is 2.7″ long and compatible with the AX3 bracket, AX3 housing, AX5 bracket, AX1 Holder, AX1 WingPlate, and more.

Astera M5 Eyebolt for Ax1 Pixel, Helios, Titan and Hyperion Tubes (Pair)

This pair ofM5 Eyebolts for Ax1 Pixel, Helios, Titan and Hyperion TubesfromAsterascrew into the tube and allow it to be suspended without a frame. They can also be used for suspending four tubes via safety wire.

Astera Metal Holder for Mounting Tubes

ThisMetal Holder for Mounting Astera Tubesis used to mount FP1, FP2, and FP3 tubes to walls, truss and other structures. They can can also be secured with spax screws.

In the Box

• 8 x Astera AX1 Wireless DMX PixelTube
• Astera Charger for Titan and Helios LED Tube
• Astera M5 Eyebolt for Ax1 Pixel, Helios, Titan and Hyperion Tubes (Pair)
• Astera Metal Holder for Mounting Tubes
• Astera Foldable Stand for LED Tube Lights
• Limited 2-Year Warranty
• 8 x Astera Foldable Stand for LED Tube Lights
• Limited 90-Day Warranty
• 8 x Astera BabyPin Double-Ended Spigot
• Limited 3-Year Warranty
• 16 x Astera M5 Eyebolt for Ax1 Pixel, Helios, Titan and Hyperion Tubes (Pair)
• Limited 90-Day Warranty
• 16 x Astera Metal Holder for Mounting Tubes
• Limited 90-Day Warranty
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