Burl Audio BDA12 – 12-Channel DAC plus Stereo ORCA Control Room Monitor for B80 Mothership

Name: Burl Audio BDA12 - 12-Channel DAC plus Stereo ORCA Control Room Monitor for B80 Mothership
SKU: BUR-B80-BDA12
Price: 4498.00 AUD

$4,498.00

12-channel vertical DAC and monitor card for the B80 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-B80-BDA12 Categories: Audio / MIDI Interfaces, COMPUTER MUSIC, Converters, D/A Converters, MONITORING, OUTBOARD

Brands: Burl Audio

Description

Burl Audio BDA12 – 12-Channel DAC plus Stereo ORCA Control Room Monitor for B80 Mothership

OVERVIEW

The Burl Audio BDA12 ORCA – in vertical orientation – is a 12-channel monitor and digital-to-analog converter (DAC) daughter card designed for use with Burl’s B80 Mothership chassis. This card features cutting-edge analog circuitry and D/A conversion in a Class A discrete transistor signal path, ensuring high-quality, uncompromised audio performance. Equipped with Burl’s NextGen analog section and the latest BOPA14 discrete op-amp, the BDA12 provides 12 channels of D/A conversion, along with stereo speaker and headphone monitoring. Utilizing advanced multichannel DAC chip technology for greater channel density, the BDA12 offers Burl’s signature audio quality at an appealing per-channel price.

*The Burl Audio B80 Mothership is a 4U, 10-slot empty chassis that allows you to install any combination of Burl A/D and D/A converter cards, enabling you to build a custom, modular converter system with up to 128 input channels. It includes a 1U power supply, which provides ample power for high-headroom, low-noise converters.

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 B80 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.