Burl Audio BDA12 – 12-Channel DAC plus Stereo ORCA Control Room Monitor for B16 Mothership

Name: Burl Audio BDA12 - 12-Channel DAC plus Stereo ORCA Control Room Monitor for B16 Mothership
SKU: BUR-B16-BDA12
Price: 4498.00 AUD

$4,498.00

12-channel horizontal DAC and monitor card for the B16 Mothership chassis, featuring Class A discrete analog circuitry and the BOPA14 op-amp for high-quality D/A conversion. It includes stereo speaker and headphone monitoring and utilizes a compact DAC chip design for high channel density, delivering Burl’s renowned audio quality at a competitive cost.

SKU: BUR-B16-BDA12 Categories: COMPUTER MUSIC, Audio / MIDI Interfaces, OUTBOARD, Converters, D/A Converters, MONITORING

Brands: Burl Audio

Description

Burl Audio BDA12 – 12-Channel DAC plus Stereo ORCA Control Room Monitor for B16 Mothership

OVERVIEW

The Burl Audio BDA12 ORCA – in horizontal orientation – is a 12-channel monitor and DAC daughter card designed for use with the Burl B16 Mothership chassis. This module incorporates advanced analog circuitry and digital-to-analog conversion in a no-compromise design, featuring a Class A discrete transistor signal path for optimal sound quality. Equipped with Burl’s highly regarded NextGen analog section and the latest BOPA14 discrete op-amp, the BDA12 provides 12 channels of D/A conversion, plus stereo speaker and headphone monitoring capabilities. With a compact multichannel DAC chip design allowing for high channel density, the BDA12 offers Burl’s signature audio quality at a competitive per-channel price.

*The B16 Mothership, a compact 2U chassis with two slots, incorporates the same cutting-edge technology as the flagship B80, delivering Burl’s legendary sound quality in a smaller, more portable format. Designed to accept any combination of optional I/O cards, the B16 is an ideal solution for budget-conscious recording musicians and project studios that aim to elevate their sound quality.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Acclaimed Converters with an Analog Sound

Burl Audio D/A converters are designed to emulate the sonic and behavioral characteristics of analog tape machines, allowing you to shape your tone based on input levels while benefiting from precise conversion for a rich, detailed sound. Built for Burl Audio’s B16 Mothership chassis, these converters feature a Class A signal path with discrete transistors for optimal conversion quality. Each channel is transformer-balanced, allowing for signal saturation as input levels increase. By combining transparent and vibrant conversion with the feel of classic analog systems, Burl Audio makes it easy to track every element in your studio with a signature warmth and character.

Burl Audio: Pro Gear Driven by Audiophile Sensibility

Burl Audio, based out of the Paradise Recording studio in Santa Cruz, California, has earned a reputation for its audiophile approach to professional recording equipment. With R&D conducted through real-world listening tests and rigorous bench testing, Burl creates gear with meticulous attention to sound quality and durability. Manufactured in the US, Burl Audio equipment is designed to meet the needs of demanding professionals by improving the recording, mixing, and mastering processes. Burl’s innovative solutions deliver incredible sound quality and are engineered to address the challenges of modern digital recording environments intelligently.