Now Shipping: ADJ’s Powerful and Flexible New AX2 Lighting Console
ADJ is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the hotly anticipated new AX2 lighting console. This professional, hardware-based control system combines powerful command-line-driven ONYX software with a premium tactile control surface, enabling users to create complex looks quickly and confidently. With integrated processing, advanced creative tools, and a robust, tour-ready build, it delivers the flexibility and performance demanded by modern productions.
Developed in partnership with ADJ’s sister company, Obsidian Control Systems, the AX2 console was officially unveiled to the industry at LDI in Las Vegas last December and is now ready for deployment to live productions, tours, houses of worship, theaters, clubs, and permanent installations. Designed to give users the power to bring their vision to life and tell their story, it is both intuitive and capable. Featuring an integrated touchscreen, premium physical controls, a powerful media engine (DYLOS) , and up to 32 universes of output, it delivers the speed, precision, and creative freedom that today’s lighting professionals demand.
Hardware-Based Control, Built for Real-World Production
At its core, the AX2 is a purpose-built hardware controller that offers a responsive, tactile control surface engineered for professional environments. Ten high-quality 60mm playback faders, each with four function-assignable buttons, responsive digital encoders, a secondary 3.5-inch touch screen, and dedicated function buttons provide confident, hands-on operation. A bright 15.6” full HD multi-touch display — which folds down for protection in transit — delivers clear visual feedback, while the rugged chassis ensures reliability on the road and in fixed installations.
The result is a console that feels as powerful as it performs — designed to withstand demanding use while delivering refined, ergonomic control.
Flexible, Powerful, and Scalable
Powered by Obsidian Control Systems’ ONYX software, the AX2 offers a flexible and dynamic, command-line-driven environment that supports both fast programming and deep parameter control. An industrial motherboard loaded with an Intel i5 Hexa-Core CPU paired with 16 GB DDR4 RAM and a 500 GB NVMe M.2 storage drive ensure ample processing capacity. The console can output up to 32 universes of DMX, and connectivity is extensive, including four 5-pin DMX ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for Art-Net, sACN, and ONYX X-Net, plus full MIDI and SMPTE support — making the AX2 ideal for timecoded shows and multimedia environments.
As production demands grow, the AX2 can scale accordingly, integrating smoothly into larger control environments while maintaining its streamlined, all-in-one design. The console is also fully compatible with the NX P playback wing from Obsidian Control Systems as well as any Windows USB touchscreen (supporting up to two additional 4K touchscreens).
Integrated DYLOS Media Engine with 5 Zones of Pixel Control
One of the standout features of the AX2 is its built-in DYLOS Media Engine, which provides five zones of pixel control directly within the ONYX environment. This enables users to create vibrant pixel-mapped effects, layered visual content, and media-driven looks without a separate media server. The result is a streamlined workflow that merges lighting and media into one cohesive creative platform.
Professional Learning Resources Available Online
For users new to ONYX — or those looking to deepen their expertise — a comprehensive library of online training materials and tutorial videos is freely available. From quick-start guides to advanced deep dives on programming techniques, these resources make it easy to get up and running quickly while unlocking the full power of the platform.
Available Now
With its combination of dedicated hardware control, fast workflow, powerful command-line software, and premium build quality, the AX2 is ADJ’s most advanced lighting console to date.
“The AX2 is a very significant and exciting addition to ADJ’s product portfolio,” explains Alfred Gonzales, ADJ USA’s Director of Sales. “As ADJ has continued to grow in the production, rental, and integration markets with increasingly sophisticated lighting solutions, our customers have been looking for a higher level of control to match. Through this partnership with our sister company, Obsidian Control Systems, we’re now able to offer a powerful, all-in-one DMX control solution that meets the needs of venues and production companies. The response we received when the console was unveiled at LDI was extremely positive, and we’re thrilled to now have the AX2 shipping and excited to get it into the hands of customers.”
The AX2 is shipping now from ADJ Europe and is expected to arrive in USA mid April 2026.
Find out more about the AX2: https://www.adj.eu/ax2 | https://www.adj.com/products/ax2
About Obsidian Control Systems
Refined by Passion: Obsidian Control Systems combines over 25 years of experience developing professional entertainment lighting control solutions for automated and theatrical lighting fixtures. All its products are made by lighting professionals for lighting professionals, and offer the latest technology and design made accessible with intuitive and accessible interfaces. The legacy of its core development team goes all the way back to 1992 with the award-winning CASE control console series, which evolved to the MAXXYZ control console, Eureka and Maxedia Media Servers, M-Series / M-PC platform, and most recently to the ONYX system.
For more information contact ADJ:
ADJ USA - Tel: 800-322-6337/+1-323-582-2650 • info@adj.com
ADJ Europe - Tel: +31 (0)45 546 85 00 • info@adj.eu
ADJ Mexico - Tel: +52 (728) 282 7070 • ventas@adj.com
Web: www.adj.com / www.adj.eu
