BURL Audio in the Real World: Inside the Mastering & Mixing Rigs of Bill Skibbe and Joe Chiccarelli

Why Top Engineers Choose BURL Audio

When mastering engineers and producers at the highest level talk about workflow, tone, and confidence, BURL Audio consistently comes up. From mastering rooms to world-class recording studios, BURL converters and analog paths are trusted to preserve musicality while enhancing depth, punch, and realism. Two recent videos spotlight exactly why: Bill Skibbe of Third Man Mastering and legendary producer Joe Chiccarelli share how BURL has become central to their daily work.

Bill Skibbe on Mastering with the BURL B80 Mothership

As Third Man Records’ Mastering and Recording Engineer, Bill Skibbe works in an environment where sonic integrity is non-negotiable. In the video below, Skibbe explains how the BURL Audio B80 Mothership anchors his mastering workflow, delivering conversion that feels musical, dimensional, and uncompromising.

Rather than simply translating audio, the B80 Mothership becomes part of the sound, allowing Skibbe to make confident decisions faster with less second-guessing. The result is a mastering process that feels intuitive, powerful, and fully aligned with the character of Third Man’s recordings.

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Joe Chiccarelli on Mixing with BURL Black

Few producers have shaped modern records like Joe Chiccarelli. From rock to pop to alternative, his mixes demand clarity, weight, and emotional impact. In the second video, Chiccarelli walks through his BURL Black rig, including the BURL B16 Black, BURL B32 Mix Bus, and B80 Motherships installed in EastWest Studios 2 and 3.

Joe explains how the BURL Black system simplifies his workflow while delivering a sound that feels finished earlier in the mix process. With improved depth, tighter low end, and enhanced stereo image, BURL allows him to focus on creative decisions instead of technical compromises.

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BURL Audio: Designed for Decisions That Matter

What unites both engineers is not just sound quality, but trust. Whether mastering vinyl-bound releases or mixing chart-level productions, BURL Audio provides a platform where analog character and modern precision coexist. The B80 Mothership, B16 Black, and B32 Mix Bus aren’t just tools – they’re workflow enablers that reduce friction and elevate results.

Hear the Difference, See the Workflow

These two videos offer rare insight into how elite engineers actually work – and why BURL Audio continues to define the sound of modern mastering and mixing. If you’re building or refining a serious studio, these are essential watches.

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BURL Audio in the Real World: Inside the Mastering & Mixing Rigs of Bill Skibbe and Joe Chiccarelli

Why Top Engineers Choose BURL Audio

Bill Skibbe on Mastering with the BURL B80 Mothership

🎥 Watch the Video: ⤵️

Joe Chiccarelli on Mixing with BURL Black

🎥 Watch the Video: ⤵️

BURL Audio: Designed for Decisions That Matter

Hear the Difference, See the Workflow

👉 Explore the entire range of BURL Audio professional studio gear today on our website! 👇

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