Burl Audio B16 Mothership 3 Chassis with BMB3 Dante Motherboard with 1 BK3

Name: Burl Audio B16 Mothership 3 Chassis with BMB3 Dante Motherboard with 1 BK3
SKU: BUR-B16-BMB3

Original price was: $2,949.00.Current price is: $2,654.10.

Compact horizontal 2-slot, 2U chassis that delivers the flagship B80’s sound quality in a portable format. Compatible with various I/O cards, it includes a Dante motherboard card for high-headroom, low-noise conversion. Known for its analog-like response, the B16 allows precise tone shaping through gain staging, providing rich, detailed digital conversion with a world-class analog feel.

*Note: The Burl Audio B16 is an empty chassis specifically for use with Burl Audio converter modules, and does not support 500 Series modules.

SKU: BUR-B16-BMB3 Categories: A/D + D/A Converters, ACCESSORIES, COMPUTER MUSIC, OUTBOARD, Outboard Accessories & Options

Brands: Burl Audio

Description

Burl Audio B16 Mothership 3 Chassis with BMB3 Dante Motherboard with 1 BK3

OVERVIEW

The Burl Audio B16 Mothership is a compact, horizontal 2-slot, 2U empty converter chassis designed for flexibility and portability. Drawing on the same technology as the flagship B80, the B16 provides Burl Audio’s legendary sound quality in a smaller form. It supports any combination of optional I/O cards and includes a MADI motherboard card, offering ample power for its high-headroom, low-noise converters. Burl converters are famed for their analog-like response to signal levels, allowing you to shape your tone through precise gain staging. With the B16 Mothership, you gain access to world-class analog sound with rich, detailed digital conversion.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

A World of Options

The B16 Mothership’s durable 2U chassis offers two horizontal card slots, an internal power supply, and a variety of motherboard options, including DigiLink, MADI, Dante, or SoundGrid connectivity (this version is equipped with DigiLink). Each A/D converter channel is driven by Burl Audio’s proprietary BX1 transformer, while every D/A channel features the advanced BOPA4 discrete op-amp. Ideal for users who love the B80 but need a more compact system, the B16 Mothership can be configured for various setups. Create a four-in, eight-out configuration, an eight-input tracking system, or a portable 16-output mixing rig. Additional options include the BAES4 card, offering four channels of AES I/O, and the BCLK card with eight word clock outputs per card.

Innovative Converter Design, Outstanding Audio Performance

Burl Audio’s A/D and D/A converters deliver a sound reminiscent of an analog tape machine’s front end, allowing you to shape tone by adjusting signal levels. These converters combine world-class analog warmth with precise, detailed digital conversion. Each A/D channel is transformer-balanced, creating richer, more saturated tones as signal levels increase. Burl converters capture the nuances of analog gear while offering the precision of modern digital technology.

BMB3 Dante Motherboard for Adaptable Configuration

The BMB3 Dante Motherboard features dual Ethernet ports for Dante-enabled devices and DAWs, supporting 64-in/64-out at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, and 32-in/32-out at 176.4kHz and 192kHz. With various configurations of A/D and D/A cards, the I/O possibilities are virtually endless, making it a versatile choice for any recording setup.

Connectivity

2 x Dante Ethernet ports (sold standard with one port)
64-channel IO at 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
32-channel IO at 176.4kHz, 192kHz
1 x BNC Word Clock input
2 x BNC Word Clock outputs

FEATURES

2-slot chassis for Burl Audio converter modules
BMB3 Dante motherboard included
Robust 2U chassis with an internal power supply
Modular format with a host of analog and digital cards allows you to create your own custom converter configuration