Obsidian Lighting Control - Level 1 Training Session

December 01, 2025
9:30am - 6:00pm

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A 2 day beginner and intermediate courses.
Two December sessions available.

SESSION ONE:
December 1st, 2025 - Level 1
December 2nd, 2025 - Level 2

SESSION TWO:
December 18th, 2025 - Level 1
December 19th, 2025 - Level 2

All sessions:
Doors 9:30AM
Training 10:00AM-6:00PM

You can register for either level 1 & 2, or both
depending on your needs/experience level.
There are a total of 8 seats available for each training class.

Sessions are $125/session, compared to Obsidian's offering at $249/session.
Scholarships are available on an as needed basis.

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Tech25 will be hosting 2 daily In-Person training sessions on Obsidian Control Lighting, 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.

Day 1 - ONYX Level 1

December 1st or December 18th

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

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Day 2 - ONYX Level 2 

December 2nd or December 19th

The Intermediate Course covers the following:

  • Advanced Cue Concepts
  • The ONYX FX System
  • Showfile Management / Template show
  • Updates
  • Cloning
  • Playbacks
  • Customizing the Console Layourt
  • 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

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