ONYX : The Lighting Control Platform by Obsidian

At the heart of every Obsidian lighting console is ONYX, the professional lighting control platform developed by Obsidian Control Systems.

ONYX has been designed to combine an accessible programming environment with the processing power required for sophisticated lighting productions. The same software platform can operate on dedicated Obsidian NX consoles or on compatible Windows computers using ONYX control surfaces and interfaces.

This common environment makes it easier to move between different system sizes while maintaining the same programming philosophy and show files.

ONYX can scale up to 128 universes, depending on the hardware and license configuration, making it suitable for both compact lighting systems and large professional productions.

Obsidian NX1-16 : Compact ONYX Lighting Console

The Obsidian NX1-16 is the compact entry point into the dedicated ONYX console range.

Despite its small footprint, it provides the complete ONYX programming environment in a standalone console and supports up to 16 universes.

The NX1-16 offers professionals who need portability a complete lighting control solution without requiring a separate computer.

Obsidian NX3 : Designed for Touring

The Obsidian NX3 expands the ONYX platform into a larger console format designed for demanding professional productions.

With its integrated folding touchscreen, larger control surface and extensive playback access, it provides lighting programmers with a comfortable workspace while remaining practical for touring.

The NX3 supports up to 64 universes, making it suitable for more complex lighting systems involving large quantities of moving lights, LED fixtures, pixel products and effects.

Obsidian NX4 : Flagship ONYX Lighting Console

The Obsidian NX4 is the flagship console within the ONYX control ecosystem.

Designed for professional programmers and demanding productions, it combines an extensive physical control surface with powerful processing and multiple display options.

The NX4 offers 64 universes of lighting control, together with a large adjustable touchscreen, numerous playback controls, parameter encoders, a trackball and support for additional external displays.

For programmers who need extensive direct access to fixtures, playbacks and effects, the NX4 provides a comprehensive ONYX control surface in a dedicated professional console.

Expand Your ONYX System with NX Control Surfaces

Obsidian also offers several control surfaces and accessories to expand an ONYX lighting system.

Products such as the NX W, NX P and NX K provide additional physical controls for PC-based systems or existing ONYX consoles.

The NX W provides a comprehensive ONYX control surface with motorised playback faders, programming controls and integrated DMX connectivity.

The NX P is a dedicated motorised playback wing that adds additional faders and playback controls.

The compact NX K provides a dedicated programming keypad and parameter encoders, making it particularly useful alongside a PC-based ONYX system.

These modular options allow users to build a lighting control system around their exact workflow instead of being limited to one fixed console configuration.

ONYX and NETRON : A Complete Lighting Control Ecosystem

Obsidian Control Systems also develops the NETRON range of professional DMX and Ethernet distribution products.

Combining ONYX lighting consoles with NETRON nodes and infrastructure makes it possible to create complete lighting control networks from the programming desk through to the fixtures.

This ecosystem is particularly useful for touring systems, theatres, venues and fixed installations where reliable lighting data distribution is as important as the console itself.

The NETRON portfolio includes products such as the EN4, EN6 IP, EN12, EP4, EP2 and EP1 Ethernet-to-DMX nodes, as well as DMX/RDM distribution products including the RDM 6XL, RDM 645 and RDM6 IP

Control Elation Fixtures with Obsidian ONYX

Obsidian ONYX consoles are an excellent control platform for Elation professional lighting fixtures.

Moving heads and other Elation fixtures can be programmed directly through ONYX, giving operators access to parameters such as pan, tilt, dimmer, colour mixing, gobos, zoom, focus, framing, prisms, pixels and effects, depending on the fixture.

The combination of Elation fixtures and Obsidian ONYX lighting control provides a coherent workflow for rental companies, venues and lighting designers building complete professional lighting systems.

Fixtures such as the Elation Paragon S, Paragon M and Paragon LT, Proteus Maximus, Proteus Lucius, Proteus Excalibur and Proteus Radius, Rebel Profile, Rebel Wash 4 and Rebel Wash 12, and products from the Fuze range including Fuze Profile+, Fuze PFX and Fuze Max Profile can all be incorporated into an ONYX-controlled lighting system.