Burl Audio B80 Mothership 3 Chassis with BP300 PSU, BMB2 MADI Motherboard

Name: Burl Audio B80 Mothership 3 Chassis with BP300 PSU, BMB2 MADI Motherboard
SKU: BUR-B80-BMB2

Original price was: $4,998.00.Current price is: $4,498.20.

Vertical 10-slot 4U modular converter chassis that supports up to 80 channels of D/A or 40 channels of A/D conversion. It includes a dedicated 1U power supply for high-headroom, low-noise performance and offers tape-machine-like tone control through gain staging. Designed for custom configurations and featuring a MADI motherboard, the B80 delivers Burl’s renowned analog sound with precise digital conversion.

*Note: The Burl Audio B80 is an empty chassis specifically for use with Burl Audio converter modules, and does not support 500 Series modules.

SKU: BUR-B80-BMB2 Categories: A/D + D/A Converters, ACCESSORIES, COMPUTER MUSIC, OUTBOARD, Outboard Accessories & Options

Brands: Burl Audio

Description

Burl Audio B80 Mothership 3 Chassis with BP300 PSU, BMB2 MADI Motherboard

OVERVIEW

The Burl Audio B80 Mothership empty vertical converter chassis offers a modular approach to digital conversion, allowing you to create a customized converter system with up to 80 channels of D/A or 40 channels of A/D conversion. This 4U, 10-slot chassis accepts a variety of Burl A/D and D/A converter cards, making it versatile for different studio configurations. It includes a 1U power supply, delivering robust power for high-headroom, low-noise operation. Burl Audio converters are celebrated for their tape-machine-like response to signal levels, enabling tone control through precise gain staging. The B80 Mothership provides a top-tier analog front end with detailed and dynamic digital conversion, embodying Burl’s signature sound quality.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Modular Flexibility

The Burl Audio B80 Mothership allows you to experience analog warmth on every channel. Thanks to its modular design, you can configure the chassis with any combination of 2-, 4-, or 8-channel converter modules, offering a wide range of I/O options. Even if 80 channels of conversion aren’t currently needed, the B80 provides room for future expansion with new module options, further enhancing its functionality in the studio.

Robust Power Supply

The B80 Mothership features a dedicated 1U power supply, essential for high-headroom performance and virtually noise-free signal quality. This robust power supply ensures stable, ample power, a key factor in achieving optimal audio quality and performance from the converter modules.

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.

FEATURES

10-slot empty chassis for Burl Audio converter modules, MADI format
Create your own custom converter configuration
Burl Audio promises to release additional modules to enhance the B80’s studio functionality
Supports up to 80 channel of D/A conversion, or 40 channels of A/D
USB port for remote computer control