MPR Says
By David Wells, President, Moving Picture Rental — Updated February 2026
The Astera Titan 8-Tube Kit rental is what changed wireless LED tube lights for professional production. Before these showed up, you had cheaper RGB tubes that looked terrible on camera, or quality fixtures that needed to stay wired. Astera built something that actually works—battery-powered, wireless DMX, pixel-controllable, and the color science holds up on broadcast cameras.
We’ve had these in inventory for years. They get rented constantly for music videos, corporate events, automotive work, and broadcast productions across Florida. The IP65 waterproof rating means they survive outdoor shoots in Miami humidity and sudden rain. The 20-hour battery life means you’re not constantly swapping power mid-shoot.
The Astera Titan Tube measures 40.7″ long and weighs 3 pounds. Each tube has 16 individually controllable LED pixels—you can run color chases, programmed effects, or just use it as a solid color source. The RGBMA LED system (red, green, blue, mint, amber) gives you accurate color across the full spectrum, plus a tunable white range from 1750K to 20,000K.
Color accuracy is CRI 96 and TLCI 96. When you’re shooting on the ARRI Alexa 35 or Sony Venice, skin tones render cleanly without the green-magenta shift you get from cheaper RGB fixtures.
Where Astera Titan 8-Tube Kit Rentals Actually Get Used
We rent the Astera Titan 8-Tube Kit mostly for music videos, automotive interiors, and corporate events. Music video work in Miami studios where the DP wants dynamic color changes. Automotive commercials in Orlando where you’re lighting car interiors with RGB accents. Corporate product launches in Tampa where brand color accuracy matters.
The tubes work well hidden in set pieces, rigged to ceilings, mounted vertically on stands, or laying on the ground for practical effects. At 3 pounds each and completely wireless, you can position them where traditional fixtures won’t work. The IP65 rating means they handle outdoor work—beach shoots, parking lot scenes, rooftop productions.
The wireless control runs through the AsteraApp on iOS or Android, or via wireless DMX using any CRMX or W-DMX transmitter. The PowerBox that comes with our 8-tube kit provides wired DMX input via 5-pin XLR, plus Art-Net and sACN over ethernet for lighting console integration.
Battery and Power Management
The built-in battery is rated for up to 20 hours at lower output levels. At maximum brightness in white mode, expect about 1 hour 45 minutes. The seamless runtime feature lets you set a specific duration—the fixture automatically adjusts output to guarantee it lasts that long without dying mid-shoot.
The PowerBox charges all 8 tubes simultaneously in about 3 hours. You can also run the tubes directly off the PowerBox via the power+data cables for permanent installations or long events where battery isn’t practical.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Type & Size |
RGB LED Tube Light; 40.7″ length × 1.6″ diameter |
| Color System |
RGBMA (RGB + Mint + Amber), 1750-20,000K CCT |
| CRI / TLCI |
CRI 96 / TLCI 96 |
| Output |
785 lux at 3.3′ (4000K) |
| Pixel Control |
16 individually controllable pixels per tube |
| Total LED Power |
72W per tube |
| Beam Angle |
120° beam, 180° field |
| Battery Runtime |
Up to 20 hours (output-dependent) |
| Charging Time |
3 hours (full charge) |
| Control |
Onboard controls, CRMX/W-DMX wireless, wired DMX, AsteraApp (iOS/Android) |
| Wireless Range |
Up to 990′ (DMX) |
| IP Rating |
IP65 (waterproof) |
| Weight per Tube |
3 lbs |
What’s In The Astera Titan 8-Tube Kit Case?
Every Astera Titan 8-Tube Kit rental from Moving Picture Rental comes production-ready:
- 8x Astera Titan Tubes (40.7″ RGBMA LED tubes)
- 1x PowerBox (charges 8 tubes, provides wired DMX/Art-Net/sACN)
- 8x Power+Data Cables
- 8x Foldable Floor Stands
- 16x Tube Clamps (AX1-H holders)
- 16x Eyebolts (for hanging/rigging)
- 16x BabyPin Spigots
- Hard Shipping/Charging Case
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I secure an Astera Titan 8-Tube Kit rental in Florida?
You can easily secure your rental by submitting a quote request through our online portal. We offer full-service fulfillment for pickup or delivery across our five major Florida hubs, including Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. Our team ensures all tubes are fully charged and tested before every rental.
Do I need the AsteraBox wireless transmitter to control the tubes?
No. The tubes have onboard controls and work with the free AsteraApp via Bluetooth. The AsteraBox CRMX transmitter is only needed if you want wireless DMX control from a lighting console. For most music video and event work, the app is sufficient.
How long do the tubes actually run on battery?
Depends on output. At maximum white brightness, expect about 1 hour 45 minutes. At lower output levels or in RGB color mode, up to 20 hours. The seamless runtime feature lets you set a specific duration—the tube automatically adjusts brightness to last that long.
Can I use these outdoors in Florida weather?
Yes. IP65 waterproof rating means they handle rain, humidity, and dust. We’ve used them on beach shoots in Miami, outdoor concerts, parking lot scenes—they hold up fine. Just don’t submerge them.
What’s the difference between Titan and Helios tubes?
Titan Tubes are 40.7″ long with 16 pixels. Helios Tubes are 20.5″ long with 8 pixels—exactly half the length and output. Both have identical color accuracy and battery life. Choose Titan for standard tube work, Helios when you need shorter fixtures for tight spaces.
Can I control individual pixels on each tube?
Yes. Each tube has 16 independently controllable pixels. You can run color chases, gradients, effects—whatever your lighting console or the AsteraApp can program. The pixel control works via DMX or the app.
Complete Your Astera Titan 8-Tube Kit Rental Package
To get the most out of your Astera Titan 8-Tube Kit, we recommend pairing it with these professional tools from our inventory:
- Helios Tubes: Add the Astera Helios RGB LED Tube Kit for compact 20.5″ tubes that fit in tight spaces.
- Key Lighting: Pair with the Aputure 600d for primary key light while using Titans for RGB accents and backgrounds.
- Grip Support: Add Matthews C-stands and super clamps for additional rigging options beyond the included floor stands.
Logistics and Florida Availability
Whether you are lighting music videos in Miami, automotive work in Orlando, or corporate events in Tampa, our Astera Titan 8-Tube Kit arrives tested, prepped, and ready to shoot.
We offer delivery and pickup to your location 7 days a week in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers.
Professional wireless RGB tube lighting that actually works.
