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Vari-Lite

Based in Dallas, TX, Vari-Lite is the originator of the moving light.  Since 1981, Vari-Lite fixtures have helped to create unforgettable rock and roll shows and events.

With advanced optics, superior mechanics, and unparalleled color mixing, Vari-Lite fixtures can add subtle nuances or breathtaking effects to a wide range of applications.

A complete timeline of Vari-Lite evolution can be found here.

Vari-Lite offers a distinctive line of moving lights, some of which are featured here.

led wash and spot fixtures

VL5LED Wash

  • Compact, high output LED wash fixture.
  • Dichro*fusion®blades supply smooth, variable diffusion.
  • A separate ring of LEDs lights up the Dichro*fusion® blades a different color than the light coming from source engine.
  • 18 x 60W, 14,000 lumens; variable color temperature of 2700-10,000 K
  • Quiet operation with Standard, Studio, and Whisper modes.

VL6500 Wash

  • The most distinctive aspect of this fixture is Vari-Lite’s iconic Dichro*fusion® radial diffusion system.
  • CYM+CTO system and fixed color wheels combine dynamic color effects and crossfades with a broad beam spread, high output and head-turning heritage.
  • 50,000+ lumen high-output wash of a large area with a single fixture from further away.

VLZ Wash

  • Utilizes the latest high output LED light engine and an identical CMY-CTO color system to produce stunning colors.
  • Color shake and color wheel spin control have also been added for more dynamic color effects.
  • Features that include wide zoom range make this the most versatile larger wash fixture on the market.
  • 25,000 lumens; total of 12 fixed color shake and wheel spin functions.

VL2600 Spot

  • Offers a broad choice of saturated colors using a CMY color system and variable CTO adjustment.
  • Wide range of effects, including Iris, two rotating gobo wheels and one fixed, plus additional color wheel, prism and variable frost.
  • Approx. 820 W, 19,000 lumens.
  • Wide zoom range – 7° to <48°.
  • 600 W, RGBW light source.
  • 2 rotating gobo wheels (7+ open glass gobos) and 1 fixed gobo wheel (8+ open glass gobos)

VLZ Spot

  • Dedicated spot fixture utilizing the latest high output white LED sources to produce a staggering 25,000 lumens projected from a 180mm (7”) front lens.
  • Familiar CMY-CTO color system creates stunning, seamless mixed colors.
  • Dual fixed color wheel with linear control gives access to Vari-Lite colors and split color combinations.
  • Projection and mid-air effects: 7 interchangeable fully rotating and indexing gobos plus 7 interchangeable fixed gobos.

profile fixtures

VL4000 Spot

  • Features a Philips 1200W lamp to produce 33,000 lumens
    in standard mode (25,000 studio mode).
  • High resolution optics ensure
    remarkable center-to-edge focusing.
  • Also features dual rotating gobo wheels, dual animation wheels,
    the chromatically tuned Dichro*Fusion effect, a four-blade shutter system and
    mechanical iris.
  • Zoom range from 9° to 47°.
  • Color temperature 6000K.

VL800 EVENTPROFILE

  • High output, compact event LED framing profile fixture with full CYM+CTO color mixing.
  • Includes professional-grade features in a small, tour-ready form.
  • Features a fixed color wheel; static and rotating gobo wheels; prism, frost, and iris, with multi-mode fan control.
  • Adjustable frequency to exceed camera frame rates for IMAG or live televised events.
  • Output up to 17,000 lumens and CCT of 6500K.

VLZ PROFILE

  • Dedicated profile fixture utilizing the latest high output white LED sources to produce a staggering 24,000 lumens from a 140mm front lens.
  • Familiar CMY-CTO color system creates stunning, seamless mixed colors.
  • Dual fixed color wheel with linear control gives access to Vari-Lite colors and split color combinations.
  • Enhanced fan control system allows users to choose one of four fan levels to match the output they require for a show remotely from a console.