Obsidian Modular NX 1
Following a launch at the Prolight + Sound tradeshow in Germany in April, Obsidian Control Systems announces plans for exhibiting at InfoComm and the availability of the NX1, an ultra-compact, full-featured lighting controller designed to handle a variety of shows using the Onyx lighting control platform. The NX1 also features an expandable playback wing (NX P) along with a 10-digit keypad (NX K) that combine with the NX1 to create a more powerful and flexible console.
The NX1 offers a slate of professional features and is built from the latest in industrial components. A compact, motorized fader wing, the NX P, as well as a small USB-powered control surface for Onyx, the NX K, both companions to the NX1 console, will also be on display. The latest developments in the Onyx platform will also feature at the show, from NDI video input connectivity to new fixture parameter configuration options.
Visit Obsidian at InfoComm Booth #N3356.
NX1: The NX1 is a portable, full-featured lighting console running Obsidian’s Onyx platform. Utilizing the full Onyx Operating System, the NX1 offers professional features like a high-brightness 10.1" HD multi-touch screen; 4 assignable parameter encoders; 10 full motorized playbacks with four freely assignable buttons plus an extra playback and function key hybrid array. A dedicated Master Go section rounds out the front panel design.
“The latest in industrial components allows for fast boot times, instant operation and the ability to process 8 Universes right inside the console. With four DMX ports, a Gigabit network port for up to 8 Universes of Art-Net, sACN plus the Onyx X-Net protocol, the NX 1 has ample connectivity and power for a wide variety of shows and applications,” the announcement states. One additional touch monitor is supported for even more direct access at any time. The NX1 is expandable with the dedicated NX K keypad and the NX P motorized playback wing. A simple magnetic alignment system allows attachment on any side of the NX1.
Obsidian NX P
NX P: The NX P is a compact, motorized fader wing for the ONYX platform. Designed as the expansion for any Onyx 1 console and Onyx PC systems, it replicates the full playback section of the NX1. “Four integrated DMX ports provide instant connectivity to the lighting system. Multiple NX P wings can be connected to any ONYX console or PC system, expanding direct access with 20 playbacks at a time. The flexible button array can be mapped to playback control or powerful function keys. The NX P replicates the layout and all functionality of the NX1 and NX4 console surfaces so all operation is seamless and intuitive. A simple magnetic alignment system allows attachment on any side of the NX1 console or NX K command pad,” according to the announcement.
Obsidian NX K
NX K: The NX K is a small USB-powered control surface for Onyx. The companion for the NX1 console and Onyx PC systems, it replicates the full keypad and command section of larger consoles. “Four encoders complete the programming experience for fast and direct parameter access. A simple magnetic alignment system allows attachment on any side of the NX1 console or NX P motorized fader wing,” the release states.
