Obsidian NX2

Obsidian NX-2  (Obsidian NX 2)

The Elation Professional NX-2 is a complete, all-in-one lighting console offering a professional level of features in a portable package. The Elation Professional NX-2 features 10 playbacks, 8 encoders, 3.5″ touchscreen, and 4 x universes direct from console. With its small footprint and large built-in touchscreen, the 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 Elation Professional 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 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 NX 2 is ergonomic with its compact footprint, full ONYX command and keypad section and the bright adjustable HD touch screen. Elation Professional 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 powerful Elation NX-2 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.


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


Specifications:

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.)
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

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 x DMX 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 x USB 3.0
Side of console: 1 x USB 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.