Burl Audio B16-BAD8

The Burl Audio BAD8 is a cutting-edge analog-to-digital converter daughter card for the for the B80 Mothership. Featuring eight channels of pristine audio conversion up to 192k Hz, 24 bit, the BAD8 provides unparalleled flexibility.

The BAD8 analog-to-digital converter daughter card is the result of over 25 years of research, development and experience. Based on the best-selling B2 Bomber analog-to-digital converter, the BAD8 features a class-A discrete transistor circuit path. With eight channels of Burlﾒs renowned audio quality in a compact daughter card format, the BAD8 is perfect for adding a little vintage vibe to any production.

The BAD8 is equipped with a high-definition BX1 input transformer, capable of delivering authentic analog character. Keep the meters in the green to capture the clean, crisp sound of digital audio. Or push them to the limit to drive the BX1 input transformers for grit, grime and distortion.

Burl Audio are known for the innovate B80 Mothership rack device, which can be customized with preamps, digital audio converters, word clocks and more. Each daughter card is equipped with transformers in the input stage and op-amps in the output stage, combining the flexibility and pristine sound of digital audio with the character and attitude of an all class-A discrete signal path. Perfect for home studios, commercial recording studios and post-production houses and broadcast facilities, the Mothership can be customized to suit any session. And with digital control options for SoundGrid, Dante and more, the B80 Mothership can even be used as a studio-grade stage box in live sound applications.

• 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz, 24-bit, 8 channel ADC
• Proprietary, high definition, BURL AUDIO BX1 transformer input
• Next generation, all Class A, discrete transistor signal path with zero feedback, zero circuit path capacitors
• Next generation AD conversion
• Low latency
• 8-channel DSUB connectivity