American DJ AX2 | 32-Universe Lighting Console | ONYX Powered with 15.6" Multi-Touch Display

ONYX-Based Lighting Control Console

The American DJ AX2 is a compact, high-performance lighting control console built for demanding professional productions. Powered by the ONYX platform from Obsidian Control Systems, the AX2 offers integrated 32-universe processing, a full tactile control surface, and advanced media engine support—all in a rugged, portable form factor.

American DJ AX2 Competitive Differences

• Integrated 32-universe DMX processing with no external nodes required
• 15.6" adjustable Full HD multi-touch screen plus support for 2 external 4K touch displays

American DJ AX2 Description

The American DJ AX2 delivers the perfect balance of portability and power for lighting professionals. Designed with an intuitive, streamlined interface, this full-featured controller runs on the ONYX platform, enabling advanced show control, pixel mapping, and protocol integration right out of the box. At the heart of the AX2 is a 15.6" high-brightness Full HD touchscreen, combined with a secondary 3.5" assistive display for quick access to parameter groups and global controls. With 10 playback faders, 8 customizable encoders, a full keypad, and a dedicated Grand Master, the AX2 provides direct, hands-on control for live productions. Built around an industrial-grade Intel Hexa-Core processor with a 500GB NVMe SSD and 16GB RAM, the AX2 boots fast and performs seamlessly—even with complex shows. It features 4 DMX/RDM outputs, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, MIDI I/O, SMPTE timecode, and DisplayPort connections for up to two external 4K monitors. DYLOS integration enables pixel-level media playback across 5 zones, providing next-level visual control for LED walls, matrixes, and dynamic lighting installations. Whether for touring, broadcast, venue installs, or festivals, the AX2’s advanced hardware and ONYX software make it a future-ready lighting control hub.

Model Features

• Powered by ONYX lighting control platform
• Processes up to 32 DMX Universes natively—no external processors needed
• Adjustable 15.6” Full HD multi-touch display with optional 2x 4K touch monitors
• 10 playback faders with 4 assignable function buttons each
• 8 encoder wheels for quick access to fixture parameters
• Built-in DYLOS media engine with 5-zone pixel control
• Dedicated Grand Master, full command section, and assistive touchscreen

Model Specifications

• Control Software: ONYX by Obsidian Control Systems
• Universe Capacity: 32 Universes (DMX, Art-Net, sACN, ONYX X-Net)
• Main Display: 15.6" TFT 1920x1080 multi-touch (adjustable)
• Assistive Display: 3.5" RGB touchscreen
• Processor: Intel i5 Hexa-Core with integrated graphics
• Memory: 16GB DDR4 RAM
• Storage: 500GB NVMe SSD
• Operating System: Windows 11 IoT Embedded
• DMX/RDM Ports: 4 x 5-pin locking XLR (In/Out)
• Network: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet (Art-Net, sACN, ONYX X-Net)
• External Displays: 2 x DisplayPort (up to 4K)
• USB Ports: 4 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
• MIDI I/O: In/Out/Thru (5-pin DIN)
• SMPTE Timecode I/O: 3-pin XLR
• Audio I/O: 2 x 3.5mm jack (Mic In, Audio Out)
• Power Input: 12VDC via included external PSU
• Power Supply: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
• Dimensions: 11.8 x 21.3 x 4.76 in (300 x 540 x 121 mm)
• Weight: 10.1 lb (4.6 kg)

What's In The Box

• American DJ AX2 Lighting Controller
• RGB LED desk lamp (XLR, 13")
• Dust cover
• USB recovery flash drive
• External 12V 11A PSU
• 1.5m power cable (EU or US version)
• USB cable
• Installation manual