Obsidian Lighting Control and Netron Networking at PLASA 2026 The team at Obsidian Control Systems is heading to PLASA 2026 at Olympia London, September 6-8, with several major additions to the company's control and data distribution portfolio. Visitors to Stand C22 can get hands-on with the all-new ONYX NX3 lighting console, NX W control wing, and compact and modular NX1-16. The latest Netron innovations will also be on display, including the new FS16 rackmount network switch and the wider Netron family of data distribution solutions designed for professional broadcast. Making its PLASA debut, the NX3 is an ONYX lighting console shaped by direct feedback from lighting designers, programmers, and operators. Combining ten motorized faders, RGB backlight feedback, a 17.3" 10-point multi-touch display, and direct control of up to 64 Universes, NX3 delivers high-capacity control in a powerful yet portable platform, the company says. Designed for live production, touring, events, and permanent installations, its ergonomic hardware layout works naturally with the ONYX interface, while four network ports, support for three external displays, and compatibility with ONYX accessories provide flexibility and scalability for demanding productions. Obsidian will also feature the new NX W, a PC control wing designed to deliver professional-grade ONYX operation via USB-C. Its responsive hardware surface brings the power of ONYX to any PC system, offering lighting operators the tools they need in a compact and intuitive form. From RGB-backlit motorized faders to customizable multi-function buttons, every detail is engineered for speed, precision, and creativity. Features include ten motorized faders with RGB backlight, low-latency optical buttons with RGB backlight, programming keypad plus 10 multi-function buttons; four RGB parameter encoders, four Integrated DMX/RDM ports, gigabit network port, and 16-universe ONYX license (upgradeable to 32, 64, and 128 via USB License Port). Also on display will be the NX1-16, an enhanced version of Obsidian's compact, modular NX1 console. Now supporting 16 universes -- double the capacity of the original NX1 -- the controller offers expanded programming flexibility while retaining its ultra-compact footprint. It is compatible with the NXK keypad and NXP motorized playback wing. Expanding the award-winning Netron product family, the FS16 is a professional 1U rack-mount network switch built for entertainment and lighting networks requiring high-speed data distribution and PoE+ capability. The switch features 12 gigabit ports, one 10Gb fiber port, and three 1.25Gb fiber ports, providing high-speed data and power distribution for Netron nodes and other PoE+ devices. 
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