The Obsidian Control Systems NX-2 64 Universe Onyx Lighting Controller (NX2984) from DJDeals.com is a complete, all-in-one lighting console offering a professional level of features in a portable package. The Obsidian Control Systems NX-2 64 Universe Onyx Lighting Controller features 10 playbacks, 8 encoders, 3.5″ touchscreen, and 4 xuniverses direct from console. With its small footprint and large built-in touchscreen, the Obsidian Control Systems NX-2 answers the demand for a more powerful all-in-one lighting console in a smaller form.
As a member of the innovative ONYX platform from Obsidian Control Systems the Obsidian Control Systems NX-2 is feature rich and never restricted in its capabilities. Elation NX-2 includes a high brightness Full HD multi touch screen, 8 assignable parameter encoders, an assistive mini touch screen, full keypad and command section, a dedicated grand master and 10 full playbacks with four freely assignable buttons. Utilizing the latest in industrial components the Obsidian Control Systems NX-2 contains a powerful new Intel Hexa-Core processor, high speed NVMe SSD drive and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. Fast boot times, instant operation and the ability to process 64 Universes right inside the console without the need for costly external processing networks result in unprecedented power in this form factor. The Obsidian Control Systems NX-2 is ergonomic with its compact footprint, full ONYX command and keypad section and the bright adjustable HD touch screen. Obsidian Control Systems NX-2 is always ready to run the largest shows and events at a moments notice.
With four DMX ports, Timecode, Midi and dual Gigabit ports for up to 64 Universes of Art-Net, sACN plus the ONYX X-Net protocol the Elation NX-2 has all the connectivity and power the ever-increasing sizes of shows demand. Two additional 4K touch monitors are supported for even more direct access at any time.
The Obsidian Control Systems NX-2 64 Universe Onyx Lighting Controller is the ultimate compact yet fully-integrated lighting controller with all the connectivity and power the ever-increasing size of shows demands. As a member of the innovative ONYX platform from Obsidian Control Systems, the Elation NX-2 is feature rich and never restricted in its capabilities. NX 2 offers a slate of professional features like a high brightness, full-HD multi touchscreen, 8 assignable parameter encoders, an assistive mini touchscreen, full keypad and command section, a dedicated grand master, and 10 full playbacks with four freely assignable buttons. Utilizing the latest in industrial components, the Elation NX-2 contains a powerful Intel Hexa-Core processor, high-speed NVMe SSD drive and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. Fast boot times, instant operation and the ability to process 64 Universes right inside the console without the need for costly external processing networks result in unprecedented power in this small form factor.
ONYX is a powerful yet easy-to-learn lighting control platform designed for both hardware consoles and PC systems. ONYX is a rebranding of the well-established M-Series control platform and is designed for use with all new ONYX and existing M-Series hardware (M-DMX, M-Touch, M-Play, M2PC, M2GO, M2GO HD, M1, M1 HD and M6). Designed and maintained by real-user professionals with over 25 years of experience in lighting control systems, ONYX provides a stable and efficient programming platform that is fast to program and fun to operate. ONYX scales from the smallest shows to the largest touring productions with easy-to-use tools and optimized graphical work environments that can adapt to any task and complexity. Obsidian Control Systems products are exclusively distributed by Elation Professional worldwide and are available in various sizes to accommodate any scale and budget.
Elation Professional Professional NX-2 Features:
- High resolution folding capacitive multi-touchscreen
- Integrated Industrial high speed processing
- 3.5” touchscreen for fast and direct parameter access
- 8 digital encoders for parameter control
- 8 customizable function keys
- 4x DMX Universes direct from the console; up to 20 Universes via Artnet and sACN without external processors
- Controls up to 10240 parameters
- Built-in 2D visualizer for selection and real-time visualization
- Customizable Graphical User Interface with context sensitive toolbars and integrated Help menu
- Powerful effects engine
- 1000 cuelists with fader control
- 1000 cuelists with playback control buttons
- Parallel execution of multiple cuelists
- Submaster, Groupmaster and Override functionality
- Parameter and Time-fanning functionality
- Auto update for presets and cues
- On-the-fly global timing adjustments
- M-Series Manager Software for programming and triggering via time and calendar schedules, , RS232 and IP triggers
- Multiple wing attachment (M-Series Modules)
- MaxNet synchronized programming and playback support
Obsidian Control Systems NX-2 64 Universe Onyx Lighting Controller Specifications:
Obsidian Control Systems NX-2 64 Universe Onyx Lighting Controller Physical
- Length: 300 mm (11.9 in.)
- Width: 540 mm (21.3 in.)
- Height: 99 mm (3.9 in.)
- Weight: 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs.)
Obsidian Control Systems NX-2 64 Universe Onyx Lighting Controller Control and Programming
- Protocol: DMX512A (RDM), Artnet2, sACN
- 4 physical DMX ports
- 20 DMX universes integrated
- No limit to number of DMX channels per fixture
- Extensive fixture library for all known manufacturers
- 65000 presets for each group of functions (P/T, color, gobo, etc.)
- Effect generator for automated programming of complex effects
- Customizable highlight and lowlight function to identify individual fixtures
- Relative or absolute programming
- Fan function for all channels (including timing parameters)
- On-the-fly global timing changes
- Virtual cuelists
- Macros
- Wait, follow and link cues
- HTP, LTP, chase, timecode, submaster and group master playback functionality
- Individual parameter timings
- Intuitive patch feature
- Fixture type cloning
- All channels with 16-bit resolution
Obsidian Control Systems NX-2 64 Universe Onyx Lighting Controller Control/User Interface
- Main playback interface: Ten 60 mm playback faders, each with four function assignable buttons
- Eight customizable multi-function keys
- Playback Select button
- Master Go section with Go, Pause, Snap and Release
- Four digital rotary encoders with push function and status LED for fixture parameter control
- 3.5” touchscreen for parameter groups, effect parameters, fanning and global timings and button
- Built-in 2D visualizer for selection and real-time visualization Grand master rotar fader
- Blind/preview button
- Customizable highlight/lowlight function
- Customizable parameter defaults
- Next/last fixtures/groups
- Large command keys
Playback
- Assign a cue, cuelist or effect to any playback fader
- 500 playback banks, each containing 10 playbacks
- 100 pages of 100 playbacks activated by touchscreen button
- No limit to cues per cuelist
- Full 16-bit fading for high-resolution fixtures
- Individual fade in/fade out times for all playbacks
- Manual override available at all times
- Live 0-1000% override of global cue timings
- Live programmer timing (“Sneak”)
- Cuelists can be executed in tracking or non-tracking mode
Hardware
- Industrial 15.6 inch TFT 16:9 touchscreen (1376×768 pixels)
- 3.5″ RGB touchscreen
- 64 GB SSD storage drive
- Industrial motherboard with Intel Quad-Core processor
- 8 GB RAM
- Integrated graphics processor
Software
- Windows 10 Embedded OS
- OS installation by USB 3.0 storage device
- Show backup on hard disk or USB storage device (not included)
- Support for ELO and Windows USB touchscreens
Connections
- 4 xDMX universe outputs: 5-pin locking XLR
- External monitor screen: VGA and HDMI
- Artnet/sACN for up to 20 DMX universes in total: Gigabit
- RJ-45 MaxNet controller link: Gigabit RJ-45
- Storage media/hardware peripherals: USB 3.0
- Built-in Internal MIDI in/out/thru (MIDI show control, MIDI notes, MIDI timecode)
- Built-in Internal SMPTE Timecode In/Out: 3-pin XLR
- 12 VDC power supply input: 4-pin XLR
- Desk lamp (dimmable): XLR
USB (storage media/hardware peripherals)
- Back of mainboard: 2 xUSB 3.0
- Side of console: 1 xUSB 2.0
Electrical
- AC mains power to 12 VDC external PSU (included): 100-240 V nominal, 50/60 Hz
- Maximum current: 1.4 A
- 12 VDC output: 5 A, 60 W max.
