The VLHive 151 Digital FX is a true evolution in entertainment lighting, a next-generation luminaire with advanced digital animation effects never before possible with an entertainment lighting fixture. Designed and built in Vari-Lite’s Dallas, TX, USA headquarters, the VLHive includes a digital light engine, with 45,000 lumens of output and pixellevel control.
Thanks to user-loadable effects and familiar DMX control, the luminaire fosters better collaboration between lighting, video, and creative teams while remaining, at its heart, a light fixture. Built with Vari-Lite’s commitment to longevity and featuring the widest range of design possibilities of any fixture on the market, the VLHive 151 promises to provide fresh design looks for years to come.
LSi Plasa Award for Innovation 2025
The VLHive 151 Digital FX is a proud recpient of the 2025 Plasa inovation award. According to LSi, “the judges found that Vari-Lite has revisited its VL0 roots by demonstrating disruptive technology in this new product. The use of the digital light engine and minimal moving parts could foretell a significant shift in automated lighting technology."