Obsidian shows off new ONYX lighting control range

The NX1 control system, together with the NX P playback and the NX K keyboard form the recent proposal of Obsidian Control Systems, already available on the market.

As part of the lighting console family ONYX of Obsidian Control Systems, the model NX1 It has an ultra-compact format and with all the functions of the range, designed to handle a wide variety of shows where an intuitive system is needed without the need for a PC.

“Obsidian NX1 is an extraordinary lighting console, compact and affordable, that has been developed without compromises and without frustrating limited functions -notes Matthias Hinrichs, Product Manager at Obsidian, who has been part of the console development team-. “We have been able to take the entire ONYX platform without limitations and fit it into premium hardware at an incredible price.”.

Specifically, Hinrichs highlights the complete system design, “from the custom motorized faders to the precision-milled front panel and sunlight-readable touchscreen, “Everything in NX1 has been optimized to offer the best user experience”.

NX1 offers a professional feature set in a low-profile design, like a 10.1” HD multi-touch screen and high gloss; four assignable parameter encoders; ten complete motorized playbacks with four freely assignable buttons, along with a hybrid array of additional play and function keys.

A Master Go section dedicated complete front panel design. Solidly built, Thanks to its industrial grade components it offers fast start-up times, instant operation and the ability to process eight universes within the console.

With dimensions of 298.5x636x71 mm (11,75 x 25 x 2,8 inches) and a weight of 4.5Kg, The NX1 console can be carried under your arm and is portable enough to take on commercial flights.

“Our hardware and software team has worked hard to build the ultimate compact controller that the market has long needed,” says Hinrichs.. We are delighted to have overcome this challenge and the incredible number of pre-orders for NX1, “NX P and NX K is reliable proof that we have hit the nail on the head in terms of price and performance.”.

NX1 offers a couple of easy-to-add add-on tools that, combined with the console, create an even more powerful and flexible control solution. Can be expanded with the motorized play wing NX P, which plays the entire section of the system, and with the keyboard NX K, USB powered, that provides the control section of the largest consoles.

A simple magnetic alignment system allows it to be attached to either side of the NX1. The keyboard and playback wing are part of the ONYX platform and can be used with other NX devices or with ONYX control systems for PC.

Along with the launch of the NX1 console, The company has presented the new version 4.8 del software ONYX, which enhances the user experience of this platform and adds support for up to sixteen NX P playback wing modules.

The version 4.8, Available for all ONYX consoles and PC systems, improves visual information of color mixing and ensures compatibility with the latest Windows operating system 11.