Vari-Lite introduced its new VL2500 spot and wash lights, however it was the VL3500Q that was one of the stars of the show. Even the normally understated Philip Norfolk became animated when it came to discussing this fixture: with 50% audible reduction in noise output from the standard VL3500, it is ideal for theatre use, perhaps even FOH. It has an incredibly even field of intensity and very fast colour mixing potential: however, the shutter system must truly be the highlight of this fixture, with a nine-motor system it can go incredibly small and still remain very sharp - and the shape is totally repeatable.
