Obsidian NX W

Lighting Control Surface

Obsidian NX W is a powerful and portable USB control surface designed for seamless integration with the ONYX lighting platform. Ideal for demanding lighting control applications, it offers responsive hardware control with motorized faders, RGB-backlit keys, and professional connectivity—making it the perfect solution for both mobile and fixed installations.

Obsidian NX W Competitive Differences

• 10x motorized 60mm RGB playback faders with function buttons
• Support for 16 universes of DMX control via ONYX license

Obsidian NX W Description

The Obsidian NX W delivers a comprehensive tactile interface for ONYX users, eliminating the need for setup or drivers—just plug into a compatible PC and go. Designed with the same ergonomic layout as the NX K and NX P, this control surface ensures intuitive operation for existing users.

Its build features 10 fully motorized playback faders, each paired with four function-assignable buttons, as well as optical RGB-backlit buttons for real-time performance. Four rotary encoders and a complete numerical keypad further enhance the control experience, all housed in a rugged and portable chassis.

Connectivity includes 4 DMX/RDM ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port for Art-Net, sACN, and X-Net protocols, as well as USB expansion options for license key installation. With support for up to 128 universes when expanded, the NX W is designed to grow with your needs.

This unit is optimized for reliability in live environments, featuring high-speed optical buttons and LED-illuminated indicators to ensure visibility in dark venues. Whether for live productions, touring rigs, or broadcast setups, the NX W offers professional-grade control in a compact form factor.

Model Features

• 10x motorized 60mm RGB playback faders
• 40x function-assignable playback buttons
• 10 customizable multi-function keys
• 4 rotary encoders with push and RGB status
• Optical RGB backlit buttons for command entry
• Full numeric keypad and master Go controls
• 4 DMX/RDM outputs, Gigabit Ethernet for sACN and Art-Net
• USB-C connectivity with plug-and-play PC support

Model Specifications

• Max DMX Universes: 16 (expandable to 128 with license key)
• Power Consumption: 30W, 100–240V, 50/60Hz
• Dimensions: 21.3 x 12.2 x 3.15 in (540 x 310 x 80 mm)
• Weight: 13.2 lb (6 kg)
• UPC: 810008265956

What's In The Box

• NX W control surface
• RGB LED desk lamp with angled XLR
• Dust cover
• Obsidian USB-C cable
• USB A-C recovery key with lanyard
• 1.5m locking power cable
• USB-A to USB-C adapter
• USB-C to USB-B adapter

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