Used Vari-Lite VL1100 LED
Used Vari-Lite VL1100 LED fixtures are LED-based moving head luminaires designed as a direct alternative to traditional tungsten source moving heads, offering high CRI output, CMY colour mixing and tungsten red shift emulation during dimming. Browse the second-hand Vari-Lite VL1100 LED listings currently available and scroll down to find your next fixture.
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Vari-Lite VL1100 LED specifications
| Brand | Vari-Lite |
| Segment | Lighting |
| Typical used price | $854 (range $854–$854) |
About the Vari-Lite VL1100 LED
The Vari-Lite VL1100 LED is a moving head fixture built around an exclusive low-energy Vari-Lite LED engine, delivering colour reproduction consistent with the tungsten-based VL1100. It features a CMY colour mixing system, a continuously variable zoom range of 19 to 36 degrees with super zoom angles extending to 70 degrees, and a hybrid liquid and forced air cooling system that balances light output against noise. A tungsten red shift emulation during dimming, variable fan control and a colour enhancement channel are included. An S version adds a 4-blade framing system, while an I version incorporates a 16-leaf iris.
Vari-Lite VL1100 LED — buyer FAQs
What is the Vari-Lite VL1100 LED and what sets it apart from the original VL1100?
The Vari-Lite VL1100 LED is a moving head luminaire built around an exclusive low-energy Vari-Lite LED engine, designed as a direct replacement for the tungsten-source VL1100. It replicates the colour output of the original through a CMY colour mixing system and includes tungsten red shift emulation during dimming, so lighting designers can transition to LED without changing the character of their rig.
What zoom range and cooling system does the VL1100 LED offer?
The VL1100 LED provides a continuously variable zoom range of 19 to 36 degrees, with super zoom angles extending to 70 degrees. Cooling is handled by a hybrid liquid and forced air system that allows user-defined control over the balance between light output and fan noise, making it adaptable to noise-sensitive environments such as theatre and broadcast.
What is the difference between the VL1100 LED S version and the I version?
The S version of the VL1100 LED adds a 4-blade framing system for precise beam shaping, while the I version incorporates a 16-leaf iris. Both share the same core LED engine, CMY colour mixing, variable zoom and hybrid cooling, so the choice between them depends on whether hard-edge framing or iris control is the priority for a given application.
Who makes the Vari-Lite VL1100 LED and where does it sit in the Vari-Lite range?
The VL1100 LED is made by Vari-Lite, an American entertainment lighting brand established in 1981 and credited with developing the first modern automated moving light, now owned by Signify. The VL1100 LED sits as the direct LED successor to the tungsten-source VL1100, targeting concert touring, theatre and large-scale events where matching existing rig colour is critical.
What should I check when buying a used Vari-Lite VL1100 LED?
Confirm which version is listed, S with the framing system or I with the iris, as they serve different purposes. Check that the hybrid cooling system operates correctly across its output and noise settings, that the zoom runs smoothly across its full range, and that the tungsten red shift emulation functions during dimming. Used units on 10K Used carry a 21-day warranty covering major functional faults; the buying guide at 10kused.com/used-av-equipment-guide covers the full process.
