Obsidian Control In-Person Training; June 24-26 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Obsidian Control Systems will be hosting three daily In-Person training sessions on the Onyx control platform featuring the NX4 console, ONYX software, NETRON Ether DMX devices and Capture Visualisation Software.

Please join us as we dive into the intricate details ONYX has to offer. With many new implementations added to Onyx along with DyLOS and the Netron data distribution system now is the time to jump into these training sessions and get the most out of the ONYX platform.

This is an extensive course on how the ONYX operating control system works so that you can take your programming skills to the next level. Please note: while it may offer some advice on creative programming techniques it does not teach lighting design skills.

This fast-paced course requires a good working knowledge of basic entertainment lighting terminology. Attendees will learn a hands-on approach, using Obsidian Controls NX4 Flag ship console with the ONYX / DyLOS operating system NETRON networked DMX Nodes connected to Capture Visualization system.

You can register for either one, two or all three sessions, depending on your needs and experience level.

There are a total of 8 seats available for each session. We will have 4 NX4 Consoles, NETRON Rack and Capture system with 2 People seated at each console work station.

The Cost of Each day is $249.00

Participants who purchase and attend all 3 days will receive (1) NX-DMX upon completion of the course. Value of $499.00

Sessions will run from 9:00am to 4:00pm

- Coffee and snacks will be provided in the morning

- Lunch will be provided

Day 1 (Tuesday - June 22, 2025 )

ONYX Level 1 $249.00

The beginner course will cover the basics of getting the console online and setting up your showfile to begin programming, and start recording cues.

Topics Include:

• Onyx Console Hardware Overview
• Setting up a new show file
• Patching Fixtures
• Selecting Fixtures / Basic Command Line
• Storing presets and groups
• Recording Cues, Submasters, Playbacks, etc.
• Storing basic effects
• 2D plan layout

Prerequisites:

• Must have a good understanding of general DMX-512 concepts
• Must have a general understanding of programming terms
• Must have general PC computer skills

Day 2 (Wednesday - June 25, 2025 )

ONYX Level 2 $249.00

The Intermediate Course covers the following:

• Advanced Cue Concepts
• The ONYX FX System
• Showfile Management / Template show
• Updates
• Cloning
• Playbacks
• Customizing the Console Layout
• Advanced Command Line
• Intro to DyLOS

Prerequisites:

• Must have a good understanding of concepts covered in beginner course (If not attending Day 1)
• Must have a good understanding of general DMX-512 concepts
• Must have a general understanding of programming terms
• Must have general PC computer skills

Day 3(Thursday - June 26, 2025 )

ONYX Leve 3 $249.00

The Advanced Course covers the following:

• Netron Hardware Overview
• Networking within Onyx
• Advanced 2D Plan
• Deep Dive into DyLOS
• Advanced Grouping Tools, Timings and Effects
• Macros and DMX Input

Prerequisites:

• Must have a good understanding of concepts covered in beginner course (If not attending day 1)
• Must have a good understanding of concepts covered in Intermediate course (If not attending day 2)
• Must have a good understanding of DMX-512
• Must have a general understanding of programming terms
• Must have general PC computer skills

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