Obsidian NX1-16 | Compact ONYX Lighting Console with 16 Universes & Motorized Faders

Compact Lighting Console with ONYX Platform

The Obsidian NX1-16 is a powerful yet ultra-compact lighting console designed for the ONYX operating system. It delivers a complete, unrestricted ONYX experience, making it ideal for touring, broadcast, houses of worship, and live event professionals who need a fully featured control system in a portable footprint.

Obsidian NX1-16 Competitive Differences

• Supports up to 16 Universes of DMX, Art-Net, and sACN
• 10.1" full HD multi-touch display plus external touchscreen support
• 10 motorized playback faders with assignable buttons and hybrid function keys
• Intel CPU, NVMe SSD storage, and 16GB DDR5 RAM for high-speed performance
• Expandable with NXK keypad and NXP motorized playback wing via magnetic alignment
• Dual Gigabit network ports with ONYX X-Net support
• Portable design with industrial-grade components and quiet thermal cooling

Obsidian NX1-16 Description

The NX1-16 is built for professionals needing a compact lighting controller that doesn’t sacrifice power or functionality. Equipped with a high-brightness 10.1” multi-touch screen, it provides direct access to programming and playback controls. Users benefit from 10 fully motorized faders, a hybrid array of playback and function keys, and 4 digital encoders for precise fixture control. A dedicated Master Go section ensures smooth cue execution in live scenarios.

Engineered with industrial-grade hardware, the NX1-16 features an Intel processor, 500GB NVMe SSD, and 16GB DDR5 RAM, delivering fast boot times and reliable performance even in demanding applications. With support for up to 16 Universes natively, connectivity includes 4 DMX ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet, and external touchscreen support. Expansion options with the NXK keypad and NXP playback wing offer a scalable solution for larger productions.

Designed for touring and professional environments, the NX1-16 balances portability with advanced control power, making it a future-ready choice for lighting designers and operators.

NX1-16 Features

• Portable and compact fully featured lighting console
• 10.1” full HD multi-touch screen (1920x1200px)
• Supports external touch monitor
• ONYX license included (16 Universes)
• Fully integrated industrial processing platform
• 10 motorized playback faders with assignable buttons
• 10 customizable playback or multi-function keys
• Master Go section with Go, Pause, Snap, and Release
• 4 digital encoders with push function and LED status feedback
• Quiet thermal design with copper heat pipe cooling

NX1-16 Specifications

• Surface: 10 motorized 60mm playback faders, 10 customizable playback keys, Master Go section, 4 rotary encoders
• Display: Industrial 10.1" TFT touchscreen (1920x1200px)
• Processor: Intel CPU with UHD graphics
• Storage: 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD
• Memory: 16GB DDR5 RAM
• OS: Windows IoT Embedded
• Connections: 4x DMX/RDM (5-pin XLR), 2x Gigabit RJ45, 1x HDMI, 2x USB 3.2, 2x USB 2.0, audio in/out (3.5mm), USB lamp power
• Power: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 104W (IP65 locking connector)
• Dimensions: 25 in. (636 mm) W x 11.75 in. (298.5 mm) D x 2.8 in. (71 mm) H
• Weight: 17.8 lbs. (8.1 kg)

What's In The Box

• NX1-16 Lighting Console
• LED USB desk lamp
• Dust cover
• USB 3.0 recovery drive
• IP65 locking power cable