Obsidian NX1: ONYX capacity and output preparation

Proposed test, scope and alternatives

This page covers the original eight-universe NX1, now listed as Legacy by the manufacturer. NX1-16 is a separate variant. The current matrix calls NX1 licensing Onyx 8; earlier material uses Essential. Compare actual model and capacity rather than license branding alone.

It provides four configurable DMX/RDM ports and a Gigabit network port. Eight universes do not mean eight physical connectors. Local DMX assigns port direction and universe; this menu replaced USB2DMX beginning with ONYX 4.8.

For a changing show, decide which looks need playbacks, programming and an operator. If the design exceeds the unit’s capacity, assess another console or a documented higher-capacity ONYX system. Do not promise expansion by adding device licenses together.

1. Record model, ONYX/OS release and displayed capacity. Save a copy with fixture profiles and dependencies before transfer.
2. Map show universes to local ports and Art-Net/sACN destinations. Propose safe-level branch tests with matching fixture mode and address.
3. Check cues, masters and recovery on the intended unit. Library updates can change fixture behavior; rehearse a copy and preserve the approved version before modifying the system.

• Obsidian — NX1, original model
• ONYX — current licensing matrix
• ONYX — Local DMX configuration, 4.8 onward
• ONYX — 4.32 release documentation

Related guides

• DMX configuration and universes
• Complete system and show recovery