October 31, 2025
This major update unifies NETRON’s entire EtherDMX line, adds the most requested features, and improves reliability across every device.
Obsidian Control Systems is proud to announce the release of NETRON V3, the third major update to its acclaimed NETRON data distribution platform for entertainment. NETRON V3 represents a significant evolution, delivering enhanced protocols, improved stability, and powerful new management tools that simplify deployment and ensure flawless performance across concerts, live events, film, and permanent installations.
“With NETRON V3, we’re providing lighting professionals with a future-proof ecosystem that streamlines setup, enhances performance, and adapts to every application,” said Koy Neminathan, Business Development Director at Obsidian Control Systems. “With V3, we’ve taken a major step forward by unifying every device under one consistent platform. It includes smarter features and a host of user-requested improvements from lighting professionals worldwide that strengthen its role as the trusted backbone of any lighting system.”
As the latest firmware update for all of NETRON’s EtherDMX nodes, NETRON V3 unifies the entire line under one consistent platform, delivering tangible benefits for every stakeholder in the production chain. With improved protocol support, advanced device monitoring, and centralized management through the NETRON Central Utility (CLU), V3 makes every system more stable, reliable, and easier to manage. Paired with user-driven enhancements, V3 ensures every NETRON device delivers predictable, professional performance across concerts, live events, film, and permanent installations.
Enhancements with V3 include:
• Unified Platform – Consistent functions and menu layouts across all NETRON devices allow for faster setup and intuitive operation.
• Smarter Features – Improved protocols keep data flowing smoothly with greater reliability and control while implementing the most requested tools from lighting professionals.
• Simplified Management – Update, monitor, and troubleshoot devices more easily via CLU for less downtime and smoother-running shows.
• Enhanced Reliability – Fixes bugs and improves stability across the line.
NETRON V3 also supports the recent expansion into integrator-friendly products and solutions for permanent installations. With an IP66-rated line of signal devices also available, NETRON now offers one of the widest ranges of data distribution products on the market.
Upgrade Your NETRON Devices with V3
Upgrade your NETRON nodes to V3 firmware and bring consistency, reliability, and more intelligent control to every NETRON device. Users can upgrade to NETRON V3 by downloading the latest version of NETRON CLU here. [https://www.obsidiancontrol.com/collections/utilities]
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