Neve Genesys Digitally Controlled Analog Recording Console

Neve Genesys

Neve Engineers created the Genesys from the ground up as the ideal creative mixing tool for recording and mixing music today. With the Genesys, add the DAW of your choice and your microphones, monitors and music, and you’ve got a fully-fledged, world-class Neve studio at your command.

Legendary Analogue Sound

1073 Preamps

Each analogue channel strip features digitally-controlled 1073®preamps with exclusive Marinair®transformers.

88R 4-Band/1084 3 Band EQ

Two EQ’s for modern or vintage Neve®flavour – Genesys consoles are the only studio consoles to feature digitally controlled, pure analogue EQ processing.

VCA Compressor/Gate/Expander

The VCA dynamics card, evolved from the 88RS console channel dynamics provides a digitally controlled Compressor/Gate/Expander for every channel strip.

Plugin-Style Signal Flow

Customise your analogue signal flow with the drag-and-drop processing order feature. Reorder real analogue processing as if it was a software plugin – EQ, Dynamics, and dual Inserts.

Huge Routing Capabilities

Eight aux sends and eight group busses with soft switching & digital routing matrix control speed up studio workflow, automatically handling all routing for every session.

Modern In-Line Architecture

The dual input in-line channel strip doubles the channel count when mixing large sessions, with motorised faders providing total dual-layer control of all signal paths.

Neve Flagship Monitoring

88R – Evolved

With a bandwidth that surpasses high sample rate digital audio quality, the Genesys’ high headroom mix bus, derived from the 88R console, is enhanced with powerful digital control elements.

Supreme Monotring

Two stereo and two surround loudspeaker outputs, mirrored with stereo and surround external inputs, deliver unparalleled monitoring options for any studio.

Professional Metering

The consoles PPM/VU scale 48-segment LED meters use 88R ballistics to deliver total accuracy for channel, groups, and mix signals.

Stereo & Surround Mixing

With a digital routing matrix, LCR panning system, 20 bussing paths and multiple outputs, the Genesys can mix in stereo, and 5.1 surround simultaneously.

Stem Mixing

Eight mono groups, each with insert, routing, bussing and analogue/digital direct output, are perfect for stem mixing, and the 2T bus is ideal for creating dual-stereo mixes from the same console pass.

FX/Cue Mix Connectivity

Four digitally-controlled stereo reverb returns are ideal for easily connecting multiple external FX units, and two dedicated cue mixers are perfect for meeting performer demands.

Standalone & DAW Automation

Total Recall Software

Every Setting on the Genesys can be recalled in a matter of minutes. The 1073’s, EQ, Dynamics, soft switches, and routing and motorized faders are automatically recalled at the push of a button.

Encore Automation

The Genesys console utilises Neve’s standalone flying fader automation system, based upon the automation system from the groundbreaking 88R Console.

Multi-layer Control

MDAC Technology assigns the faders to control multiple layers of the console audio. Faders can flip to control channel levels or monitor levels when mixing larger sessions.

Total DAW Control

In DAW mode, the console faders control the DAW of your choice, including cuts, solos, transport and automation controls – total control at the push of a button.

Plug & Play Audio Interface

Genesys’ AD/DA cards handle all conversion internally, connecting via multi-mode MADI optical. With this option installed, all signal paths flow into a single USB cable, allowing ultimate plug-and-play for visiting engineer’s laptops.

Mastering-Grade Conversion

The optional MADI AD/DA converter cards for the Genesys have been pitted against the best names in the business and stood out for their clarity, quality and musicality.

Unique Hybrid Workflow

Plugin/Console Integration

Control and automate the console from the DAW with the one-of-a-kind automation plugin. Harness the power and speed of in-the-box workflow while reaping all the benefits of the Neve® analogue console sound.

Channel Strip Automation

Channel strip soft switches can be controlled from within the DAW; aux sends, processing activation, and hardware insert activation can now be automated from the linear DAW timeline.

EQ Dynamics Automation

The consoles 1084 or 88R EQ and complete dynamics section controls appear within a fully interactive GUI plugin window, allowing for ultimate control, automatic recall, and automation from your DAW of choice.

Stereo Linking & Channel Naming

Channels can be stereo linked at the push of a button, including channel EQ, dynamics, soft switches and faders. The console scribble strips can be edited from within the DAW plugin, perfectly matching console settings to the DAW session.

Dual-Layer Automation

The GenesysControl plugin enables a powerful feature – automation of the small fader or monitor return. With the plugin installed, the console dual-channel count is enhanced with total control & automation of all mix signals.

Mastering-Section Controls

Not only can every channel strip be controlled and automated from within the DAW, but the GenesysControl Plugin Master GUI also enables complete control of the 8T Group channels, fader, stereo master fader, stereo mix inserts and reverb return levels.

Genesys G3D

Dolby Approved System

Our Engineers have worked closely with the team at Dolby to devise and approve a unique and intuitive control system, allowing Dolby Atmos mixing directly from the Genesys G3D console surface.

New Workflow Possibilities

By using a single piece of hardware, Genesys G3D users can track, overdub, mix in stereo AND mix in Dolby Atmos. This provides a “one-stop-shop” for all aspects of modern mixing.

Dolby Atmos Mixing

The new I/O mapping method allows the Genesys analogue channel strips (including EQ dynamics processing, outboard insert paths and analogue fader motions), to be utilised to mix analogue audio in three-dimensions. This is the first time this has been possible on a Neve analogue console!

Hardware & Software Enhancements

Our Neve Engineers have devised a unique combination of both hardware and software enhancements to the Genesys/Genesys Black Consoles, creating an intuitive platform for three-dimensional mixing.

Digital Control Framework

The Genesys/Genesys Black is the only studio console featuring soft switching and controls. This system allows for multiple internal and external uses, including the new Dolby Atmos Renderer control options.

Futureproof Your Console

The G3D system is available to purchase as a new made-to-order console.

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• Total Reset & Total Recall
• Motorised Analogue/DAW control faders
• Internal PSU
• USB stick store, load & reset
• Optional - Neve 88R-style, 4-band EQ
• Optional - 1084 Inductor-based EQ
• Optional - VCA Dynamics package
• Optional - MADI AD/DA Conversion package
• Heat Dissipation - 16 channel console < 500 watts, each 16 channel section < 350 watts
• Power Factor - >0.65
• Voltage - Input Voltage Range 90 -250 volts AC only, auto-ranging
• Current - Standard 16 channel 2.5 to 4 Amps RMS, each 16 channel section 1.5 -3.0 Amps RMS, Switch-on surge 10 amps for 7ms (average)

Channel Strip I/O

• Mic input (XLR)
• Line input (TRS)
• DAW input (D-Type)
• 2x tape return (D-Type)
• Direct output (D-Type)

Channel Processing

• Digitally-controlled 1073 mic preamplifiers
• Digitally-controlled 88R-Style 4-band EQ
• Digitally-controlled 1084 inductor based 3-band EQ
• Digitally-controlled VCA compressor/gate
• Dual analogue inserts
• Drag and drop signal processing interface

Channel Routing

• Four mono aux sends (pre/post fader & channel/monitor path)
• Two stereo aux sends (pre/post fader & channel/monitor path)
• Digital routing matrix
• In-line architecture (Double mixing channel count)
• L/R & LCR panning system for channel and monitor paths
• Motorized fader with MDAC multi-layer control

Audio Performance

Mic Input (Electronically Balanced) to Insert Send

• Headroom - >+27dBu @ 1kHz (<0.5% THD+N)
• Frequency Response - Typically +/- 0.05dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
• Distortion (THD+N) - Typically 0.002% @ 1kHz (measured at +20dBu 10Hz to 80kHz filter)
• Noise (EIN) - <-127.5dBu (20Hz to 22kHz filter, 60dB gain, input terminated 150Ω R)

Line Input to Insert Send

• Headroom - >+27dBu @ 1kHz (<0.5% THD+N)
• Frequency Response - Typically +/- 0.05dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
• Distortion (THD+N) - Typically 0.001% @ 1kHz (measured at +20dBu, 10Hz to 80kHz filter)
• Noise - <-92dBu (20Hz to 22kHz filter)

Line Input to Direct Output

• Headroom - >+27dBu @ 1kHz (<0.5% THD+N)
• Frequency Response - Typically +/- 0.1dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
• Distortion - (THD+N) Typically 0.001% @ 1kHz (measured at +20dBu, 10Hz to 80kHz filter)
• Noise - <-90dBu (20Hz to 22kHz filter)

DAW Return Input to Mix Output

• Headroom - >+27dBu @ 1kHz (<0.5% THD+N)
• Frequency Response - Typically +/- 0.1dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
• Distortion (THD+N) - Typically 0.001% @ 1kHz (measured at +20dBu, 10Hz to 80kHz filter)
• Noise - <-90dBu (20Hz to 20kHz filter, no channel routed) <-88dBu (20Hz to 22kHz filter, 1 channel routed)<-80dBu (20Hz to 22kHz filter, 16 channels routed)

Dimensions

• Height - 970mm / 38.2 to top of loudspeaker shelf
• Fader height - 720mm / 28.3
• Height Adjustment - +/-10mm (0.4)
• Width - 8 channel console 1090mm / 42.91, each 16 channel section 672mm / 26.4
• Depth - 1004mm / 39.53 includes loudspeaker shelf
• Weight- 16 channel console & frame 77kg / 169.75lbs, each 16 channel section & frame 60kg / 132.27lbs