Obsidian Control ONYX NX3 Lighting Console

About: Obsidian Control ONYX NX3 Lighting Console

The ONYX NX3 lighting console was designed around how programmers actually work. Its intuitive control, refined ergonomics, and show-ready performance come together in a compact platform built for real productions. From faster workflows and long-session comfort to reliable performance as shows grow in scale and complexity, NX3 delivers the clarity and confidence programmers need for today and into what comes next.

The NX3 UI makes programming intuitive from the moment you sit down. Hardware layouts align directly with on-screen workflows, while motorized faders provide tactile feedback that reflects active playbacks in real time. Customizable RGB-backlit keys, faders, and encoders deliver clear visual status, with color-coded feedback that minimizes guesswork and keeps programmers moving quickly and confidently.

NX3 is designed to feel precise and comfortable over long programming sessions. Tuned key response, stable controls, and refined tactile feedback support faster input with less fatigue, while premium materials and quieter operation help programmers stay focused behind the desk. Its low-profile form factor is optimized for real-world setups, supporting a more natural, comfortable working posture during extended sessions.

NX3 delivers show-ready performance in a compact footprint and is stress-tested for predictable performance under real show conditions. As demands increase, NX3 expands seamlessly through additional control surfaces, displays, and networking—supporting everything from smaller shows to complex productions on the same platform. 

Key Features

• Compact and road-ready
• Fast, intuitive programming workflow powered by ONYX
• Built for show-critical reliability
• Comfortable ergonomics for long sessions
• 64 Universes embedded processing (no external hardware required)
• Integrated folding 17.3" Full HD multi-touch display
• 10x motorized faders w/ RGB backlight
• 50x Optical Playback Buttons w/ RGB Backlight
• Internal 4.5" parameter touchscreen

Specifications

Playback:

• RGB backlighting on all controls
• 10x 60mm Motorized Faders
• 50x Optical Buttons
• Master Cuelist Controls
• Go Button
• Back/Pause Button
• Playback Selection Button
• Playback Release Button
• Rotary Grand Master w/ push
• Bank Selection Keys
• OLED Bank Indicator Display

Programmer:

• RGB backlighting on all controls
• 5x High resolution rotary encoders w/ push
• 4x Dynamic Mapping Parameter Controls
• 1x Dedicated Intensity Control
• Full numerical keypad
• Core Command Keys
• Highlight/Preview/Next/Last Keys
• 10x User assignable Function Keys (F-Key)
• ONYX Command Shift Key

Displays:

• Main Display: 17.3" Full HD Multi-Touch
• Auxiliary: 4.5" Parameter Touch Display
• External Displays: Up to 3x 4k external displays w/ touch functionality

Power:

• Locking Power input w/ passthrough

Network:

• 4x Network Ports
• 2x 2.5GB RJ45
• 2x 1GB Locking RJ45

USB:

• 7x USB Ports
• 4x USB Type A
• 2x USB2.0
• 2x USB3.1 (10GB)
• 3x USB Type C
• 2x USB4 (w/ display support)
• 1x USB3.0 (Front Panel)

External Display:

• 3x DisplayPort

Audio:

• 2x 1/4" (6.35mm) Audio Port
• Input
  • Timecode
  • Audio Input Processor Source
• Output
  • Audio Processor Monitoring

DMX:

• 4x DMX 5-Pin locking XLR
  • DMX512 Output
  • DMX512 Input
  • RDM

MISC:

• 2x LED Desk lamp 4-Pin Locking XLR Port

Licensing:

• Embedded 64 Universe Onyx License
• 5 DYLOS Zones
• ONYX OS
• Timecode
• OSC
• MIDI

Processing:

• Universes: 64
• Channels: 32,768
• Fixtures: 32,768

Protocols:

• Onyx X-NET
• DMX512
• RDM
• sACN
• Art-Net
• OSC
• Telnet
• CITP
• NDI®

Included Items:

• ONYX NX3 Console
• Removable LED Desk Light w/ RGB
• Dust Cover
• 5ft (1.5m) power cable (US or EU version)
• USB Recovery Stick