The AX2 is the first lighting console in the ADJ portfolio built on the ONYX platform, a 32-universe DMX engine packaged in a compact integrated desk. With Intel hexa-core processing, NVMe storage and 16GB of DDR4 RAM, all universes are handled inside the console itself, removing the need for external nodes or dedicated processing hardware.
ONYX
PLATFORM · Lighting software
32
UNIVERSES · Internal, no external nodes
10 + 4
PLAYBACKS · Full + assignable
Hexa-Core
PROCESSOR · Intel + NVMe + 16GB DDR4
8
ENCODERS · Assignable parameters
Features
Built on the established ONYX touring lighting platform
32 DMX universes processed inside the console
Full HD multi-touch primary display
Assistive secondary touch screen for contextual control
Eight assignable parameter encoders
Full keypad and dedicated command section
Dedicated grand master fader
10 full playbacks plus 4 freely assignable buttons
Intel hexa-core processor, 16GB DDR4 RAM
NVMe SSD storage for fast boot and show load times
No external nodes requiredThe 32 universes are processed by the on-board hexa-core CPU and NVMe storage, removing the need for separate processing nodes typically required at this universe count. Saves rack space, simplifies network topology, and reduces points of failure on tour.
Specifications
| Software platform | ONYX |
| DMX universes | 32 (processed internally) |
| Processor | Intel hexa-core |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 |
| Storage | NVMe SSD |
| Primary display | Full HD multi-touch |
| Secondary display | Assistive touch screen |
| Parameter encoders | 8 assignable |
| Playbacks | 10 full + 4 freely assignable |
| Grand master | Dedicated fader |





