Ikan launches first PoE ellipsoidal LED light

By AI, Created 4:45 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – Ikan International on May 14, 2026, introduced the Lyra LBERS60-POE, a Power-over-Ethernet ellipsoidal LED fixture it calls the world’s first in the category. The NAB 2026 Best of Show winner is built to simplify installation for broadcast, AV, education, worship and studio spaces by running power and control over one Cat6 cable.

Why it matters: - The Lyra LBERS60-POE brings ellipsoidal lighting into PoE workflows, a shift that can cut install complexity in studios and other networked AV spaces. - The fixture targets broadcast, corporate AV, education, worship and theatrical use cases that often need precise lighting but lack traditional lighting infrastructure. - Ikan says the product can reduce electrical work, lower deployment costs and centralize control in IP-based environments.

What happened: - Ikan International announced the Lyra LBERS60-POE on May 14, 2026. - The company described the fixture as the world’s first Power-over-Ethernet ellipsoidal LED light. - NAB 2026 awarded the Lyra LBERS60-POE a Best of Show honor in AV Technology. - Ikan said the release extends its Lyra PoE lighting platform into the ellipsoidal category.

The details: - The Lyra LBERS60-POE runs 60W PoE++ on IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 over a single Cat6 RJ45 cable. - The fixture combines power and DMX control over one Ethernet cable. - Ikan says that design removes the need for separate AC runs, extra electrical permits and conventional DMX wiring. - The light supports interchangeable 21-degree and 30-degree lenses sold separately. - The fixture offers bi-color output from 2700K to 6500K. - Ikan lists a 97 CRI for accurate skin tones and consistent color across the temperature range. - The light supports Art-Net and sACN DMX-over-IP integration. - The fixture is compatible with the Q-SYS Designer Plugin for one-button scene recall. - The Lyra LBERS60-POE includes a web GUI for IP address settings, Art-Net and sACN configuration, DMX addressing and universe assignment. - Hardware features include an aluminum low-profile yoke, tension knobs, a combo pin mount and a rear LED display control panel. - Ikan describes the product as using its patented PoE lighting design.

Between the lines: - The launch shows PoE lighting moving beyond panels and Fresnels into a fixture type long tied to traditional power and hard-wired DMX. - The product fits a broader shift toward network-native studios inside corporations, schools and houses of worship. - For integrators, the appeal is less about a single fixture and more about simpler builds that fit existing AV control systems.

What’s next: - The Lyra LBERS60-POE is available now through Ikan’s dealer and systems integrator network in the U.S. and internationally. - Distribution partners include Holdan in the UK and Ireland and New Media AV across DACH, Benelux and the Nordics. - Pricing, specifications and availability are listed on Ikan’s product page. - Ikan’s broader AV and broadcast product line remains focused on PoE lighting and AV-over-IP workflows.

The bottom line: - Ikan is betting that professional lighting will increasingly be installed like IT gear: on Ethernet, inside networked control systems and with less electrical overhead.