The Astera Heliostube is a compact, battery-powered LED tube designed for location and installation work where a smaller, weather-resistant fixture is required. Each tube offers high color fidelity and long runtime in a portable format, and rentals are supplied in sets for immediate deployment.

Key Features

• Compact, portable design: 1.6" x 21.7" (42 x 550 mm), 1.68 lbs (0.76 kg) per tube, allowing placement where larger tubes will not fit.
• High color quality: R, G, B, Mint, Amber color capability with CRI >=96 for accurate color rendering.
• Consistent output: 36 W total LED power, approximately 1340 lumens per tube, with an even 180° beam angle.
• Pixel control: 8 independently addressable pixels for dynamic looks and pixel-mapped effects.
• All-weather rated: IP65 protection for outdoor and damp-location use.
• Long battery life: LG Chem lithium-ion battery, up to 20 hours runtime, nominal recharge time 3 hours, battery retains about 70% capacity after 300 cycles.

Use Cases

• Portable accent and wash lighting for film, broadcast, and events where space is limited.
• Exterior architectural accents and on-location shoots thanks to IP65 weather resistance.
• Dynamic pixel effects for set dressing, stage, or experiential activations requiring small-footprint fixtures.

Specifications

• LED colors: R G B Mint Amber (RGGBA)
• Pixels: 8
• Power: 36 W
• Lumens: 1340 lm
• Beam angle: 180°
• CRI: ≥96
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 21.7" (42 x 550 mm)
• Weight: 1.68 lbs (0.76 kg)
• Ingress protection: IP65
• Battery: LG Chem lithium-ion, up to 20 hours runtime, ~3 hours recharge, ~70% capacity after 300 cycles
• Strobe: 0–25 Hz

Included with your rental

• Package: Tubes supplied in sets of 8
• Charging case: Transport and charging case included for field use
• Accessories: Mounting hardware and power accessories included as required

If you need specific control protocols, rigging options, or runtime estimates for a particular setup, let your rental coordinator know and they can provide additional details.

We strive to provide impeccably maintained rental equipment for the entertainment industry that is prepped and ready for your event. Our experienced staff stands ready to help you with your lighting, video, rigging & production needs. Rental inventory availability may vary based on date and 4Wall location. In cases where your preferred item is unavailable, we'll do our best to suggest a suitable replacement.