Genesis

Genesis – Discrete Channel Strip

The HoneyBadger Genesis isn’t just another channel strip — it’s the centerpiece your recordings have been waiting for. Designed from the ground up to deliver character, punch, and absolute silence between the notes, Genesis captures everything you want from analog without the clutter or compromise.

At its core lies a discrete preamp built for rich harmonic depth and precision gain. Engage Chroma Mode to energize the top end with dual-band shaping: a smooth 6 kHz lift and a tighter 19 kHz presence peak that adds air, dimension, and clarity — all without hype. This isn’t EQ; it’s harmonic architecture.

Following the preamp is an ultrafast FET limiter that reacts musically and transparently. It reins in transients with surgical accuracy — no pumping, no smearing, no tone loss. Each component in the limiting stage is hand-matched to within 1% tolerance so that every movement happens in perfect sync. The result is a channel that feels alive, breathing with your performance rather than flattening it.

⚙️ Designed to Lead, Built to Last

From subtle warmth to full-on saturation, Genesis is a front-end you’ll never want to turn off. It’s the culmination of years of refinement, experimentation, and a refusal to settle. Whether tracking vocals, instruments, or anything in between — Genesis earns its place in every chain.

⚙️ Key Features

• Discrete high-headroom preamp for harmonic depth and clarity
• “Chroma” mode adds dual-band top-end enhancement (6 kHz & 19 kHz)
• Integrated ultrafast FET limiter with musical transient control
• Hand-matched active components within 1% tolerance
• Noise-free, high-voltage signal design
• Designed and hand-built by HoneyBadger Audio
• Precision layout and component selection for lifetime performance