B80 MOTHERSHIP 80 CHANNEL CONFIGURABLE AD/DA INTERFACE Simply put, the B80 MOTHERSHIP has redefined live, 6 BAD8 cards will give you 48 audiophile quality digital recording, and we can proudly claim that inputs, and 4 BDA8 cards gives you 32-channels of the B80 MOTHERSHIP is now the new standard outputs. Rocking! for studio recording. For anyone who has felt that digital recording has been lacking clarity, soul, Digital interconnect is also completely configurable, warmth and musicality, the MOTHERSHIP is the and controlled by a swappable Motherboard. answer. Building on the technology of the 2-channel BURL Audio offers six digital Motherboards, the B2 BOMBERS, the MOTHERSHIP was forged from BMB1 DigiLink, BMB2 MADI, BMB3 , BMB4 BURL Audio’s deep dedication to analog class-A SoundGrid, BMB5 USB 2.0 and BMB6 AES/EBU. circuitry. The BMB5 and BMB6 were designed exclusively for the B16 MOTHERSHIP. The result is not only heard, it is felt. The MOTHER- SHIP stands apart from every other interface on the No more cascading units with multiple word clocks. market in terms of fidelity, with superior depth and All channels can run off of one internal master clock. width of field. Countless modern, Grammy winning Good bye word clock generator! Of course, if you do albums have now either been tracked, mixed or need more channels, multiple B80 units run flawlessly mastered on a B80 MOTHERSHIP. with tight clocking. With each BCLK card, add 9 additional word clock outputs per slot. 92 total word The B80 MOTHERSHIP has up to 80 analog channel clock outputs are possible per MOTHERSHIP. capability. Using a card based system, and a heavy duty 4U chassis, the B80 MOTHERSHIP employs The technology that makes this all possible is the 10 card slots with 4 and 8-channel AD/DA cards, all BURL BackBone. The BURL BackBone is a high with the B2 quality signal path. bandwidth backplane delivering incredible throughput. Master clock travels directly to Every ADC channel uses a proprietary BX1 or BX6 each converter eliminating the need for individual transformer and every DAC channel has the latest PLLs. BURL Audio discrete op-amps, BOPA11 or BOPA14. For many who have already embraced the B2 The B80 MOTHERSHIP is the result of over 25 BOMBER, this is a dream come true. Recording an years of tireless research and development. The no entire band and playing back through 24-channels compromise design strategy is immediately apparent of BURL AD/DA at a time is a truly beautiful in the build quality. experience. With a completely configurable AD/DA, an interface for any situation can be realized. If you Configuring a B80 is literally a snap. Slide the card just mix, load up the B80 with 8 BDA8 cards for down its card guide, snap it into the BURL BackBone, 64-channels of mind blowing fidelity. If you track turn the hand screws, and you’re there. Powering a unit like the B80 MOTHERSHIP takes B80 MOTHERSHIP Features: some juice, so we’ve designed the BP300 to drive • 4U main chassis the 80 channels of class-A, analog circuitry. With a • BMB1 (DigiLink) Motherboard 300-watt continuous power capability, and +/- 24 • BMB2 (MADI) Motherboard volt rails, a multi-channel AD/DA converter is finally • BMB3 (Dante) Motherboard getting the power it deserves. • BMB4 (SoundGrid) Motherboard • 1 BNC Word Clock In The B80 MOTHERSHIP takes care of virtually any • 2 BNC Word Clock Out recording, live, broadcast or film audio situation, • 10 Daughter Card slots revolutionizing pro audio as we know it. In this • All slots accept AD/DA, BAES4, BCLK digital era, many yearn for the tone of records • 4, and 8-channel analog cards past, and analog tape is becoming a lost art. The MOTHERSHIP clearly bridges this analog to digital gap.

B16 MOTHERSHIP 16 CHANNEL CONFIGURABLE AD/DA B16 MOTHERSHIP Features: • 2U main chassis For those who want the quality of the B80 MOTH- • BMB1 (DigiLink) Motherboard ERSHIP but do not need the high channel count, • BMB2 (MADI) Motherboard the B16 MOTHERSHIP is the perfect solution. The • BMB3 (Dante) Motherboard B16 accepts all of the same Motherboard options, • BMB4 (SoundGrid) Motherboard and Daughter Cards as the B80 plus the additional • BMB5 (USB) Motherboard B16 exclusive Motherboards; the BMB5 which of- • BMB6 (AES/EBU) Motherboard fers USB 2.0 connectivity and the BMB6 which of- • 1 BNC Word Clock In fers AES/EBU connectivity. • 2 BNC Word Clock Out • 2 Daughter Card slots • All slots accept AD/DA, BAES4, BCLK • 4, and 8-channel analog cards The BMB1 is a Motherboard for the B16 and B80 MOTHERSHIPs that comes standard with two DigiLink connectors for direct connection to Avid Pro Tools. BURL Audio does away with the expansion port, making them both 32-channel IO primary ports. That means you can have up to 64 ADC or DAC channels with one B80 unit.

BMB1 Features: • 2 DigiLink ports • 64-channel IO at all sample rates • 2 BNC Word Clock outputs • 1 BNC Word Clock input

The BMB2 is a Motherboard for the B16 and B80 MOTHERSHIPs that fea- tures two optical MADI ports. With two optical ports, 64 IO at 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k, and 32 IO at 176.4k, and 192k are supported.

BMB2 Features: • 2 optical MADI ports • 64-channel IO at 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k • 32-channel IO at 176.4k, 192k • 2 BNC Word Clock outputs • 1 BNC Word Clock input

The BMB3 is a Motherboard for the B16 and B80 MOTHERSHIPs that fea- tures two ports for use with Dante enabled DAWs and any Dante enabled device, such as a digital mixing console.

With two Dante ports, 64 IO at 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k, and 32 IO at 176.4k, and 192k are supported.

BMB3 Features: • 2 Dante Ethernet ports (sold standard with one port) • 64-channel IO at 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k • 32-channel IO at 176.4k, 192k • 2 BNC Word Clock outputs • 1 BNC Word Clock input The BMB4 is a Motherboard for the B16 and B80 MOTHERSHIPs that fea- tures an Ethernet port for 64-channel IO of Waves SoundGrid. SoundGrid is an audio-over-Ethernet networking and processing technology developed by Waves. SoundGrid provides extremely low-latency, high-channel count IO using any standard Ethernet network.

BMB4 Features: • 1 SoundGrid Ethernet port • 64-channel IO at 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k • 2 BNC Word Clock outputs • 1 BNC Word Clock input

Exclusively for the B16 MOTHERSHIP, the Exclusively for the B16 MOTHERSHIP, the BMB5 Motherboard provides an easy interface BMB6 Motherboard features 8-channels of to any computer via USB. With the BMB5, a AES/EBU IO connectivity. The BMB6 provides BAD8 and a B22, the B16 is an amazing 8 in, 4 an easy interface to any AES/EBU device. out, desktop recording USB solution. BMB6 Features: BMB5 Features: • DSUB25 AES/EBU (Tascam format) • 1 USB 2.0 port • 8-channel IO at all sample rates • 16-channel IO at 44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k • 1 BNC Word Clock input • 1 BNC Word Clock input • 2 BNC Word Clock output • 2 BNC Word Clock output

Burly Acres The B22 ORCA Control Room Monitor Daughter Card employs 4 DAC channels. The first two are mix/mastering grade DAC channels with switchable BX5 output transformers. The second two DAC channels feed the main monitor section which features two stereo speaker outputs and one stereo headphone output. Combine the B22 ORCA with a B16 and a BAD4M and you have the ultimate 4 in x 4 out mastering solution.

B22 ORCA Control Room Monitor Features: • 4-channel DAC • 8-channel DB25 connectivity (Tascam style) • All class-A, NextGen Analog BOPA14 or BOPA11 op-amps • 2 DAC channels with switchable BX5 output transformer • 2 DAC channels for monitoring • 2 stereo speaker outputs and 1 stereo headphone output • External meter output • Alps audiophile attenuator (standard) • Stepped 0.1% matched resistor attenuator (optional) • Avid delay matching • DAC filter select

The B4 is a 4-channel MIC / LINE input ADC Daughter Card for the B16 and B80 MOTHERSHIPs. The B4 boasts the new BX6 input transformer de- signed for true MIC / LINE input impedance. The B4 maintains a no compro- mise, class-A analog circuit, followed by the same ADC we use in the BAD8.

Using a single B80 chassis, 40 input channels of audiophile MIC / LINE in- puts can be realized. With digital control and SoundGrid or Dante, the B80 MOTHERSHIP with the B4 MIC / LINE Daughter Card is the ultimate studio grade stage box.

B4 MIC PRE Features: • 4-channel MIC / LINE ADC • 4-channel XLR connectivity • All class-A, NextGen Analog BOPA14 op-amps • NEW BX6 input transformers • 40 total MIC / LINE input channels per B80 • Avid delay matching • ADC filter select

The BAD8 is an 8-channel ADC Daughter Card for the B16 and B80 MOTH- ERSHIPs. This is a no compromise design utilizing all class-A, discrete tran- sistor circuitry and the legendary BX1 transformer coupled input.

The BAD8 also boasts the latest analog-to-digital conversion technology giving it great tone with even greater detail and amazing low latency.

BAD8 Features: • 8-channel ADC • 8-channel DB25 connectivity (Tascam style) • All class-A, NextGen Analog • Proprietary, high definition, BURL Audio BX1 transformer • Avid delay matching • ADC filter select The BAD4M is a mastering grade, 4-channel ADC Daughter Card for the B80 and B16 MOTHERSHIPs with stepped attenuators and switchable input transformers. Specifically designed for mixing and mastering, The BAD4M uses the latest BURL NextGen analog technology for superior fidelity and clarity.

The BAD4M transformerless analog front end is perfect for situations where you want a pure capture of a mix or mastering chain where the signal is already warm and peak limited. The BOPA14 op-amp ensures a truly clear, faithful capture of the source material.

BAD4M Features: • 4-channel MIX / MASTERING ADC • 4-channel XLR connectivity • All class-A, NextGen Analog BOPA14 or BOPA11 op-amps • Switchable BX1 input transformers • B2 ADC style stepped attenuator • Avid delay matching • ADC filter select

The BDA4M is a 4-channel, mastering grade DAC Daughter Card with stepped attenuators and switchable output transformers.

Specifically designed for mixing and mastering, the BDA4M utilizes the BOPA14 or BOPA11 op-amps with BURL Audio’s NextGen Analog. The BOPA14 is followed by the renowned BX5 output transformer used in the B32 VANCOUVER MIX BUS.

BDA4M Features: • 4-channel MIX / MASTERING DAC • 4-channel XLR connectivity • All class-A, NextGen Analog BOPA14 or BOPA11 op-amps • Switchable BX5 output transformers • B2 DAC style stepped attenuator • Avid delay matching • DAC filter select

The BDA8 is an 8-channel DAC Daughter Card. The BDA8 features the BURL Audio proprietary NextGen BOPA14 discrete, class-A op amp.

BDA8 Features: • 8-channel DAC • 8-channel DSUB connectivity • All class-A, NextGen Analog BOPA14 op-amps • Avid delay matching • DAC filter select The BDA4, transformer coupled, 4-channel DAC Daughter Card utilizes the BOPA14 with BURL Audio’s NextGen Analog followed by the renowned BX5 output transformer used in the B32 VANCOUVER MIX BUS.

Couple the BOPA14 with the BX5 and you have a sound that is truly HUGE! Kick, Snare, Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Mix… you name it, it will sound bigger, better and more pleasing.

BDA4 Features: • 4-channel DAC • 4-channel XLR connectivity • All class-A, discrete signal path • BURL NextGen Analog BOPA14 OP-AMP • BX5 nickel core output transformers • Avid delay matching • DAC filter select

The BAES4 card features 4-channels of AES/EBU IO and the ability to re- cover and sync to the incoming AES stream.

The BAES4 card works along side the existing Motherboard (Digilink, MADI, Dante or SoundGrid) so you can run 4-channels of AES in and out in con- junction with the primary connection to your DAW.

With the BAES4 card installed, you can run your mix from a console or mix bus back into a B2 BOMBER ADC, connected to the MOTHERSHIP directly through the BAES4 card.

BAES4 Features: • 4-channels AES/EBU inputs • 4-channels AES/EBU outputs • AES IN clock recovery • Up to 40 AES IO per B80

The BCLK card features 8 BNC style word clock outputs plus an AES/EBU clock output. An extremely low jitter, high quality clock is generated by the BMBx card (BURL Motherboard) and passed along the BBB (BURL Back- Bone) to each B80 and B16 Daughter Card slot. With the BCLK card, a word clock distribution of 92 total outputs can be achieved with one B80 MOTH- ERSHIP.

An added feature of the BCLK card is that it can output multiples of the sys- tem word clock. For instance if you are running a 96kHz session, you can output 48kHz, 96kHz or 192kHz from each BCLK word clock bank.

BCLK Features: • 9 Word Clock Outputs (8 BNC, 1 AES) • Two independently programmable banks • Extremely stable, low jitter clock • Up to 92 Word Clock outputs in 1 B80 unit MOTHERSHIP SOLUTIONS LIVE SOUND SOLUTION Here is an example of a B80 MOTHERSHIP solution for live sound. It features 32 MIC / LINE inputs via the B4 Daughter Card, and 16 outputs via BDA8s. It utilizes the BMB4 Motherboard with Waves SoundGrid technol- ogy for audio-over-Ethernet.

PROFESSIONAL RECORDING SOLUTION This B80 MOTHERSHIP fea- tures 32 analog inputs via the BAD8 ADC Daughter Card, and 28 analog outputs via 3 BDA8s and 1 BDA4M DAC Daughter Cards. Additionally, it features 4 digital inputs, and 4 digital outputs via the BAES4 card, and expanded clocking via the BCLK Daughter Card. It also features direct connection to Pro Tools via the BMB1 Mother- board with DigiLink. PROFESSIONAL MASTERING SOLUTION This is an example of a master- ing solution featuring the B16 MOTHERSHIP with a BAD4M for 4-channels of analog input and a BDA4M for 4-channels of analog output with switchable transformers and adjustable an- alog attenuation. This solution utilizes the BMB6 Motherboard with AES/EBU connectivity. HIGH-END HOME RECORDING This is a high-end home record- ing solution featuring the B4 MIC / LINE ADC Daughter Card with 4 analog inputs, and the B22 ORCA Daughter Card with 2-channels for mixing/master- ing and a 2-channel monitor section. This solution utilizes the BMB3 with Dante audio- over-Ethernet connectivity. B2 BOMBER ADC/DAC 2-CHANNEL AD/DA Many times called “The new era of digital record- Both the B2 BOMBER ADC and DAC feature Dante, ing”, the B2 BOMBER ADC and DAC from BURL incredibly low jitter clocking, precision metering and Audio are designed to give you the ultimate in sonic stepped attenuators. Couple the ADC with the DAC recording and monitoring performance. and the B26 ORCA and you have a B2 BOMBER master signal chain. THE B2 BOMBER ADC is designed for great speci- fications, but more importantly, it is designed to give Common Features: you the ultimate in recording tone. For years now • 44.1kHz to 192kHz, 24 bit, 2-channel people have been trying to figure out why their digital • All class-A, discrete signal path recordings don’t have the warmth and feel of ana- • High-definition metering log tape recordings. We try using tube mic pres and • BNC word clock input with two outputs great compressors, but there is still something miss- • Rugged, Made in USA design ing. There is still that blurriness, that graininess and lack of depth that comes with digital recordings. B2 BOMBER ADC Features: • Custom, high-definition, BURL BX1 transformer BURL Audio has solved this problem by designing • Audiophile quality, 6 position attenuator an analog audio path that is complimentary to your • Dante, 2 AES, SPDIF and Toslink output mic pre and to the analog to digital process. By using a revolutionary hybrid circuit with a proprietary trans- B2 BOMBER DAC Features: former, the BURL Audio BX1, and a discrete class-A, • NextGen, BOPA10 op-amps zero feedback, zero capacitor signal path, we have • Audiophile quality 6 position output attenuator achieved dynamic and tonal balance. • Dante, 2 AES, SPDIF and Toslink input

The B2 BOMBER ADC features a custom input trans- former, the BX1. This highly linear, high input-level transformer makes the circuit path more simple and more musically true than a typical IC op-amp based circuit path. The result is a very natural sound with a slight tape-like saturation.

THE B2 BOMBER DAC features custom class-A discrete output amplifiers, BOPA10s, ideal for moni- toring. Couple these with state of the art conversion technology and the B2 BOMBER DAC delivers sonic purity and dynamics thus far unheard of. B1/B1D MIC PRES 500 SERIES MIC PRE AMPS Based on the API 500-series form factor, the B1 & Combine B1 mic pres, a B80 MOTHERSHIP, a B32 B1D Microphone Pre-Amps from BURL Audio are VANCOUVER, and a B26 ORCA for the COMPLETE designed to compliment the B80 MOTHERSHIP and SOLUTION. give you multi-channel pleasure. With the custom, over-sized BX3 input transformer and all nickel core B1 & B1D Features: BX2 output transformer, the B1 delivers warmth, • Custom BURL BX3 input transformer depth and clarity. • Custom BURL BX2 (B1) or BX4 (B1D) output transformer The B1D is the same as the B1 except that it features • All class-A, discrete signal path an all-steel BX4 output transformer giving it a more • Stepped gain control terrifying rock tone. An all discrete transistor, class-A, • Independent output level control direct coupled, capacitor free circuit path gives the • 70 dB gain B1 & B1D amazing punch on drums, beautiful tonality • Impedance select on guitars, and warmth with presence on vocals. • 1/4” front panel DI input • 30 dB pad for hot signals The B1 & B1D come with both Gain and Level • Phantom power controls. If you want a heavy, “gainy” tone, crank • Phase reverse up the stepped gain control and offset that with the • Tri-colored gain level LED level control. If clean tone is your thing, lower the • Love and Thunder! gain and crank up the level. For ribbon mics and other low impedance sources, the B1 & B1D have a transformer-coupled impedance select. The B1D was rigorously tested with the popular Royer R-121 in the low impedance setting, and we think it sounds amazing on guitar amps. The B1 gets the best out of any microphone, whether it be dynamic, condenser or ribbon.

Plug in to the 1/4” instrument/line input on the front panel, crank up the gain and go. The PAD switch allows hot signals or balanced line inputs through the mic XLR on the back panel. Run your tracks or mixes through the B1 for warmth and glue.

Replace EQ and compression with true analog PHAT. B26 ORCA CONTROL ROOM MONITOR The ORCA is the most highly evolved of all aquatic Evolve your listening, mixing and mastering through species. One who uses sonic superiority and harmony the B26 ORCA and give you and your ears an unfair to dominate his environment, the ORCA is the APEX competitive advantage. PREDATOR of all of the oceans of the Earth. B26 ORCA CONTROL ROOM MONITOR Thriving off of the Island of VANCOUVER, pods of Features: ORCAS silently stalk their prey, present just under the • All class-A, discrete signal path surface; listening, threatening. The ORCA’s superior • NextGen, BOPA8 op-amps sonic 3D imaging gives them an unfair competitive • 3 stereo mix inputs, 2 stereo tape return inputs advantage over whatever they may view as prey. • RCA stereo input Surfers fear great white sharks. Great white sharks • 2 stereo speaker outputs fear ORCAS. • Audiophile 0.1% matched resistor, stepped attenuator for control room level Building on its reputation of sonic superiority, the • Independent studio/phones send and level B26 ORCA Control Room Monitor utilizes the • External meter output same analog, discrete circuit path philosophy as • Control room and studio headphone outputs other BURL Audio products with an emphasis on the ultimate in sonic transparency and 3D stereo imaging. 32-channel B32 VANCOUVER MIX BUS VANCOUVER Island in Canada’s British Columbia is give your mixes that glue that you have been seeking a lush, fertile land of epic proportions. Teaming with ever since retiring your 2-track analog recorder. wildlife and forests, life thrives in a temperate climate drenched with the precipitation of the North Pacific. With 32 input channels and switchable tonality, the B32 VANCOUVER will allow your mixes to The city of VANCOUVER on British Columbia’s thrive in depth, warmth and clarity. Use the B32 mainland is a booming metropolis at the base of the VANCOUVER in conjunction with the B1 MIC PREs, Cascade Coastal Range. Known for its mind- altering the B80 MOTHERSHIP and the B26 ORCA and you substances, VANCOUVER is a hot bed for creativity. will achieve THE COMPLETE SOLUTION.

Based on BURL Audio’s renowned, discrete analog, B32 VANCOUVER 32x2 MIX BUS Features: class-A circuitry, the B32 VANCOUVER 32x2 MIX • All class-A, discrete signal path BUS employs both the transparency of the B26 • NextGen, BOPA8 op-amps ORCA, plus the switchable tonality of the new BURL • 8 mono inputs, 24 stereo inputs Audio BX5 output transformer. • Audiophile 0.1% stepped attenuators • Switchable BX5 output transformer In addition to the BX5, the B32 VANCOUVER • Summing amp GAIN BOOST introduces a new concept to the summing amplifier, • Dual stereo outputs GAIN BOOST. Adding gain boost with the BX5 will “From the first moment that I ran tape through the B2 BOMBERs, and hit record in Pro Tools, I was completely blown away... I’ve tried to maintain the integrity of Jimi Hendrix’s legacy by combining the very best of analog and digital to capture what Jimi had intended, and give a bit more presence and clarity... So finding the BURL MOTHERSHIP was spectacular.”

Eddie Kramer - Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones

“I now feel comfortable living in both worlds, because the quality of the MOTHERSHIP is so good. It’s so musical and natural...It feels like my tape machine. If its gotta be digital, it’s gonna be BURL.”

Vance Powell - Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Seasick Steve

“It’s so … immediate! I have converters that I’ve been really happy with. I’ve done converter shoot outs before where you put two things up and it’s really hard. You say to yourself; Well, I think this one sounds a little bit better??? You really have to be scientific about it. But in this case… it’s not even a competition. It’s obvious.”

Dave Cobb - Chris Stapleton, Rival Sons, Brett Dennen

“I love my B2 DAC’s. I have them in both of my rooms. Cutting vinyl lacquers from the B2 is amazing…more focused low end, better ste- reo field. It seems easier to cut using the B2, and everyone loves the results. One of our most important pieces of gear. The B2 ADC has a tight sound with amazing stereo imaging. The ability to hit the front- end transformers at different levels has opened up a whole new world for me. You can bury me with this thing!”

Pete Lyman - Infrasonic Mastering

“The MOTHERSHIP is a real piece of professional recording equipment that will up your game. For a professional studio, this is one of the best products out there that has upped the sound of our studio. Our mixes are coming out better...”

Larry Crane - Found of TapeOp Magazine “I’ve got the B2 BOMBER, which is very descriptive. It fattens things up, it gives things character...”

Michael Brauer - Coldplay, The Rolling Stones, John Mayer

“On the Pretty Lights record, it was gigantic. I’m coming out of the MOTHERSHIP, into the SSL, running through all of this stuff, back in through the B2, and it’s just getting slammed. The MOTHERSHIP al- lowed me to forget I was using a computer and just let me engage the song emotionally.”

Joel Hamilton - Pretty Lights, Highly Suspect, Matisyahu

“We love the MOTHERSHIP because it’s not a sterile sounding con- verter. It has a familiar musical sound. It adds glue and depth to every- thing. Tracks sound ‘juicy’!”

Chris Dugan - Green Day, Norah Jones, Toy Guitar

“The BDA8 interprets equalization and compression in the most beau- tiful and musical way that I’ve ever heard it done. It changes your con- crete perception on what ‘digital audio’ sounds like. Things just flow much easier with a wealth of directional options in the soundstage. You’ve heard it all before and you’ll hear it again…these converters have BALLS.”

X:144 - Ms. Lauryn Hill, Qusai, EA Sports

“The B2 has been my A/D converter for years now, it’s the final part of every puzzle. Adding the MOTHERSHIP has given me that same im- pact across my whole multitrack. I feel one step closer to the audio and have more colors to work with. Every signal chain now begins or ends with a BURL converter and every piece of gear in my room sounds bet- ter because of it.”

John O’Mahony - Coldplay, The Kills, Avenged Sevenfold THE COMPLETE SOLUTION www.BURLAudio.com