Neve Genesys Black

Legendary Analogue Sound

Neve® Flagship Monitoring The Genesys Black master section is the heart of the console, providing everything you need to mix, master and monitor your music. The powerful monitor section offers the same high-headroom mix bus architecture found in the world-leading large format 88RS console featuring a frequency bandwidth response that surpasses high sample rate digital audio quality. The Genesys Black builds upon this sonic foundation by combining the 88RS pure analogue signal path with powerful digital control elements for instant reset of console routing and monitor settings. The console’s monitor section provides four loudspeaker connections - 2x stereo and 2x 5.1 – and four analogue external inputs - 2x stereo and 2x 5.1 – delivering unparalleled monitoring options for any studio setting. Channel, DAW, 8-track, 2-track, and monitor metering are provided via 48-segment LED’s using Neve 88RS-style ballistics for supremely accurate PPM or VU scale metering of all console signal paths. Genesys Black is capable of producing simultaneous 5.1 and dual-stereo mixes by utilising its digital routing matrix and LCR panning system. 20 separate mono signal paths via its 8T groups, aux sends, stereo and 2T mix busses offer vast output routing possibilities for the most demanding sessions. The console also boasts four digitally controlled stereo reverb returns which gives ultimate connectivity to external FX units, and its two dedicated cue mix busses with multiple source blending options, are ideal for creating unique performer headphone mixes. Unique Hybrid Workflow Genesys Black leads the way in hybrid console design with its fully automatable and recallable analogue processing via the on-board Total Recall™ software. The 1073 preamps, analogue EQ and dynamics are automatically recalled at the push of a button, giving artists, engineers, and producers the ability to work on multiple projects and switch between DAW sessions effortlessly. The ground-breaking GenesysControl plugin allows you to automate and store analogue processing and channel strip functions within the DAW, giving an unprecedented level of control over real analogue console features. The central multi-touch screen - 16 dedicated DAW faders, mutes, cuts, solos and automation switches gives you total control over an in-the-box mix providing a unique hybrid workflow. Stereo DAW metering, transport control, HUI encoders, keyboard armrest and DAW flip mode completely integrates the power of modern DAW workflow into the console surface. Its eight mono groups with their own inserts are ideal for stem mixing, and two independent stereo master mix busses offer unparalleled flexibility when creating dual analogue mixes from the same console pass.

Genesys Black contains all of the analogue tools necessary for producers, engineers, and artists to create the highest quality recordings. Each analogue channel strip features legendary 1073® preamps with exclusive Marinair® transformers. Each preamp is digitally controlled, delivering Total Recall™ of preamp settings on a session-by-session basis. Uniquely, Genesys Black has digitally controlled analogue 88R 4-Band EQ on every channel strip assignable to either the channel or the monitor signal path. The sonic palette can be extended further still by adding the optional 1084 inductor-based EQ.

The VCA dynamics card , derived from the powerful dynamics processing found on the 88RS console channel strip, can be added to any group of 8 channels, or across the entire board, providing a digitally controlled Compressor/Gate/Expander on every channel strip. This ‘hardware plug-in’, modular design lets you customise the Genesys Black to fit the needs of your studio and budget. Two hardware inserts per channel allow you to effortlessly connect to studio outboard gear and the drag-and-drop processing order feature gives total flexibility when creating and customising your analogue signal flow. Four mono and two stereo aux busses offer a host of creative possibilities when connecting to outboard FX units or when creating unique performer cue mixes. The dual input in-line channel strip gives the console a double channel count when mixing large sessions. Motorised faders enable total dual-layer control of monitor and channel levels and complete automation of all analogue signal paths.

Optional internal AD/DA conversion modules delivers professional digital conversion via MADI or Dante connection, providing a digital direct output from every channel, as well as two digital returns into the channel and monitor path. The master section AD/DA card provides a digital output for all 8T groups, aux’s, 2 Track, and stereo mix outputs as well as an additional digital 5.1 external input. This powerful AD/DA package delivers ultimate plug and play connectivity, eliminating the need for an external audio interface.