{"product_id":"burl-b16-mothership-with-b22-alps-orca-and-b4-mic-pre-daughter-cards","title":"BURL Audio B16 Mothership BMB1 with B22-ALPS ORCA and B4 Mic Pre Daughter Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBURL Audio B16 Mothership\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 2U, 2-slot version of the revolutionary B80 Mothership, Burl Audio’s signature product. Simply put, the B80 Mothership has redefined digital recording, and now the legendary sound can be found in a smaller, more portable B16 Mothership. Utilizing technology developed for the B80, the new B16 Mothership uses the exact same I\/O cards as the B80 Mothership, continuing Burl Audio's deep dedication to analog, Class A circuitry. The result is not only heard, but it is also felt. The Mothership stands out from every other interface on the market not because it is colored, but because it does not sterilize the source.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUsing a card-based system, and a heavy-duty 2U chassis, the B16 Mothership employs 2 daughter card slots with an internal power supply and your choice of Motherboard for Digilink, MADI, Dante, or SoundGrid connectivity. Every ADC channel uses a proprietary BX1 transformer and every DAC channel has the latest Burl Audio discrete op-amp, BOPA4.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor anyone who has yearned for a Mothership in a smaller format, this is a dream come true. Check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/blog\/2019\/04\/burl-b80-Mothership-buyers-guide\/\"\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more about the Burl B80 and B16 Motherships and their respective AD\/DA option cards.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eBMB1 DIGILINK MOTHERBOARD\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe BMB1 comes standard with two DigiLink connectors for direct hookup to Avid Pro Tools. BURL AUDIO does away with the expansion port, making both primary ports. That means you can play 64 ADC or DAC channels straight out of Pro Tools with one unit! With 6 BAD8s and 4 BDA8s a 48x32 IO can be achieved. With 2 BAD8s and 8 BDA8s a 16x64 IO can be achieved. With the configurability of the Mothership the IO possibilities are limitless.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 Digilink ports for 64 channel operation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 BNC Word Clock outputs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 BNC Word Clock input\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003eB22-ALPS ORCA DAUGHTER CARD\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBuilding on the reputation of the B26 ORCA for sonic superiority, BURL Audio introduces the ultimate in control room monitoring for the B16 Mothership, the Burl B22 ORCA Control Room Monitor daughter card. The B22 ORCA utilizes the same analog, all-discrete circuit path philosophy as other BURL Audio products with an emphasis on the ultimate in sonic transparency and 3D stereo imaging. The ALPS version includes an ALPS audiophile potentiometer.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFeaturing the BURL NextGen BOPA14 op-amps, the B22 delivers tight bass and high definition throughout the audio spectrum. Instruments and mixes have a more real, 3D sound, with wider stereo image and even more depth while preserving the original shape and harmonic balance of the source.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe B22 ORCA employs 4 DAC channels. The first two are mix\/mastering grade DAC channels with switchable BX5 output transformers. These channels can be used to feed a separate headphone amp or a mix\/mastering chain. You can also use these channels to send out tracks for analog processing. The second two DAC channels feed the main monitor section which features two stereo speaker outputs and one stereo headphone output.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe B22 ORCA Control Room Monitor daughter card coupled with the B16 Mothership and the B4 MIC\/LINE input card provides an amazing audiophile desktop recording rig.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e4-channel DAC MOTHERSHIP daughter card\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDirect coupled, discrete, Class A analog signal path\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBURL NextGen BOPA14 op-amps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 DAC channels with switchable BX5 output transformer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 DAC channels for monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 stereo speaker outputs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1 stereo headphone output\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExternal meter output\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eALPS audiophile attenuator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_2\"\u003eB4 MIC PRE DAUGHTER CARD\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Burl Audio B4 is a four-channel microphone preamp daughter card for the B16 Mothership. Featuring four mic\/line inputs, pristine-sounding analog to digital conversion, and an all Class A discrete signal path, the B4 is a must-have daughter card for any Mothership owner.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFeaturing the newly designed BX6 input transformer, the B4 mic pre is capable of dialing in a wide range of sounds. At low levels, the B4 delivers a crisp, clean sound akin to high-end digital preamps. Crank up the gain to drive the BX6 input transformers for loads of classic analog saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe B4 mic pre is equipped with Burl’s NextGen BOPA14 op-amp—the same ultra-linear converters used in the best-selling BAD8 analog-to-digital converter daughter card. Combined with the colorful BX6 analog input transformer, this flexible preamp is perfect for any project—from clean modern productions to classic rock, soul, R\u0026amp;B and more.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e4-channel MIC\/LINE input ADC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBX6 input transformers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBURL NextGen BOPA14 OP-AMP\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e40 total MIC\/LINE input channels per B80\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll Class A, discrete signal path\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Burl Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450534490215,"sku":"133334","price":5797.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/burl-b16-b22-b4-bmb1_133334_1_91cc2299-db0c-4365-bda3-3b5049baff54.jpg?v=1787093456","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/burl-b16-mothership-with-b22-alps-orca-and-b4-mic-pre-daughter-cards","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}