Obsidian shows the new range of lighting control ONYX

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 in the market.

As part of the lighting console family ONYX of Obsidian Control Systems, the model NX1 has an ultra-compact format and with all the functions of the range, designed to handle a wide variety of shows where you need an intuitive system 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. Matthias Hinrichs, Obsidian Product Manager, who has been part of the console development team-. We've been able to take the entire ONYX platform without limitations and fit it into premium hardware at an incredible price.".

specifically, Hinrichs underlines the complete design of the system, "from the custom-made motorized faders to the precision-milled front panel and sunlight-readable touchscreen, everything on NX1 has been optimized to deliver the best user experience.".

NX1 offers a set of professional features in a low-profile design, as a 10.1" HD multi-touch display and high brightness; four assignable parameter encoders; ten full motorized playbacks with four free-to-assign buttons, along with a hybrid array of function keys and additional playback.

one Master Go section Dedicated completes front panel design. Solid construction, thanks to its industrial-grade components it offers fast start-up times, instantaneous operation and the ability to process eight universes within the console.

With dimensions of 298.5x636x71 mm (11,75 X 25 X 2,8 Inch) and a weight of 4.5Kg, the NX1 console can be carried under the arm and is portable enough to carry on commercial flights.

"Our hardware and software team has strived 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 NX1 pre-orders, NX P and NX K is a clear 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 enlarged with motorized playback wing NX P, which reproduces the entire section of the system, and with the keyboard NX K, USB powered, which provides the control section of the largest consoles.

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

Along with the launch of the NX1 console, the company has presented the new version 4.8 of the ONYX software, which improves 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 the visual information of the color mixing and ensures compatibility with the latest Windows operating system 11.

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