Obsidian widens the net
Obsidian widens the net
Obsidian Control Systems has added a range of products to its NETRON series, tailored for system integrators and fixed installations. The series has been created to integrate with the ONYX lighting control platform yet is compatible with all other manufacturers’ lighting control systems, making it a universal solution for a multitude of setups.
The NETRON EP1 is a compact device that functions as an Ethernet to DMX gateway, featuring a single RDM-compatible port. Designed for integration into single-gang wall mounts, trusses or standalone setups, it offers configurability via an integrated OLED display and encoder, or via internal web remote access. With its internal network switch, the EP1 efficiently manages incoming network traffic, making it suitable for distributing sACN and Art-Net traffic throughout any type of facility or across different stage locations, from floor pockets to lighting pipes and trusses.
The NETRON EN12i is a high-density Art-Net and sACN to DMX gateway that boasts 12 RDM-compatible wire terminals or RJ45 outputs. It offers easy configuration through integrated presets and advanced merge and routing features, making it suitable for permanent installations requiring numerous physical DMX ports. Analogue contact closures or the optional BS10 Button Station allow for recall of presets, routings, mergers or any of the internal cues.
The NETRON WP1DO/WPIDO-EU feature a five-pin DMX Output connector within a Decora insert plate for a sleek installation, along with integration flexibility with various DMX options for seamless integration into any DMX infrastructure.
The NETRON WP1CAT6/WP1CAT6-EU have been designed to simplify integration into Ethernet or DMX setups and offer a Cat6A-compliant locking RJ45 connector within a Decora insert plate for a “tidy and efficient” installation process.
The NETRON PCB5P provides a standard D-Size DMX Output connector on a small PCB. It offers flexibility with different DMX input options for system integration and has been designed to work with the NETRON NET Plate which provides 14 pre-machined positions.
Finally, the NETRON PCBCAT6 presents a standard D-Size locking Cat6A RJ45 output connector on a compact PCB, catering to custom integration needs. It is compatible with the NETRON NET Plate for expanded capabilities.
In brief, the manufacturer has also released ONYX 4.10. ONYX now supports the NDI network protocol, facilitating real-time transmission of audio and video signals over networks. The v4.10 update also introduces audio input, filter and analyser processors (including NDI and ASIO), enabling manipulation of graphics based on audio input. Output overrides – including Park, Default, Highlight and Offset – are now available as customisable presets within a dedicated programmer context.