AMEK M2000A

The AMEK M2000A (a.k.a. AMEK 2500) is a computer-automated 36-input/24-output recording & mixing console from the late 1970s & early 1980s, manufactured by AMEK systems. It came as part of an AMEK system with 4-band parametric eq, VCA faders, mix/monitor bus and so on.

Genesis had an AMEK M2000A installed at their private studio Fisher Lane Farm Studios - a.k.a. The Farm - in early 1981 as their first console, which would remain there for a few years. This particular console was used for the recording & mixing of Abacab (1981) and Genesis (1983) albums, as well as for each band member's solo projects (whether partially or fully recorded at The Farm) during the same period.

Eventually, in 1984/85 the decision was made to upgrade the studio. The control room was redeveloped to accommodate a larger-sized SSL desk, which replaced the AMEK once it was installed prior to making the Invisible Touch album.