Used Vari-Lite VL500 80V Wash / Vari-Lite VL500 Wash
Used Vari-Lite VL500 Wash and VL500 80V Wash luminaires are professional automated wash fixtures featuring the patented DICHROTUNE radial colour mixing system and an integral dimmer for smooth intensity control. The 80V variant employs a bright 80V tungsten lamp for applications demanding greater intensity. Browse the second-hand Vari-Lite VL500 listings currently available and scroll down to find units on offer.
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Vari-Lite VL500 80V Wash / Vari-Lite VL500 Wash specifications
| Brand | Vari-Lite |
| Segment | Lighting |
| Typical used price | $1,041 (range $1,041–$1,041) |
About the Vari-Lite VL500 80V Wash / Vari-Lite VL500 Wash
The Vari-Lite VL500 Wash is an automated wash luminaire built around the patented DICHROTUNE radial colour mixing system, which uses three sets of 16 radially mounted dichroic blades in magenta, blue, and amber to produce smooth, full-spectrum colour cross-fades. A pastel colour option delivers a softer palette suited to live theatre. The integral dimmer provides dynamic intensity control and timed fades, while 16 radially mounted diffuser planes govern beam spread. Six interchangeable lens options are available, including clear, stipple, 8-row, 10-row, 12-row, and Buxom. The VL500 80V variant uses a bright 80V tungsten lamp where higher intensity is required. Cooling is handled through natural convection for the lamp, with three low-velocity, low-noise micro-fans managing the electronics and power supply internally.
Vari-Lite VL500 80V Wash / Vari-Lite VL500 Wash — buyer FAQs
What is the Vari-Lite VL500 80V Wash and how does it differ from the standard VL500 Wash?
The VL500 80V Wash is an automated wash luminaire that uses a bright 80V tungsten lamp, making it suited to applications where higher output intensity is needed. The standard VL500 Wash shares the same core design, including the DICHROTUNE colour mixing system and integral dimmer, but without the 80V lamp upgrade. Both models are otherwise closely related in construction and feature set.
Who makes the VL500 Wash and where does it sit in the lighting world?
Vari-Lite, an American entertainment lighting brand founded in 1981 and credited with developing the first modern automated moving light, makes the VL500 Wash. Now owned by Signify, the brand produces moving heads and wash and profile luminaires for concert touring, theatre and large-scale events. The VL500 Wash sits within that professional touring and theatrical wash fixture category.
How does the DICHROTUNE system on the VL500 Wash produce colour?
The DICHROTUNE system uses three sets of 16 radially mounted dichroic blades, one set each in magenta, blue and amber, to generate smooth, full-spectrum colour cross-fades. A pastel version of the standard colours is also available, providing a softer palette commonly associated with Broadway-style live theatre applications.
What lens and beam control options does the VL500 Wash offer?
The VL500 Wash controls beam spread using 16 radially mounted diffuser planes. For additional shaping, six interchangeable lens options are available: clear, stipple (included as standard), 8-row, 10-row, 12-row and Buxom. This range gives operators meaningful flexibility over the quality and spread of the output depending on the production requirement.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Vari-Lite VL500 Wash?
On a used VL500 Wash, confirm the lamp type and its hours, check that the DICHROTUNE blades move freely across the full colour range, and verify which lens is fitted. Note that used units carry varying condition ratings, so review the listing carefully. Listings on this page include a 21-day warranty covering major functional faults; the buying guide at 10kused.com/used-av-equipment-guide/ covers the full process.
