Burl Audio BDA8 – 8-Channel Digital-to-Analog Converter Card for B80 / B16 Mothership

The Burl Audio BDA8 is a high-end 8-channel digital-to-analog converter (DAC) daughter card designed for the B80 and B16 Mothership modular converter systems. Featuring Class A, all-discrete analog circuitry and custom BX5 output transformers, the BDA8 delivers the unmistakable Burl sound — rich, warm, punchy, and transparent — across all eight output channels.

Engineered for professional mixing, mastering, and summing applications, the BDA8 is the ideal solution for studios looking to expand their analog output capabilities while maintaining pristine audio quality and analog character. Whether you’re running multiple monitoring chains, analog summing mixers, or outboard processors, the BDA8 ensures every channel of playback translates with musical integrity and high-resolution detail.

Key Features

8-channel digital-to-analog converter card
Compatible with both B80 and B16 Mothership chassis
Class A, all-discrete signal path
Custom BX5 output transformers for analog warmth and punch
24-bit resolution, up to 192 kHz sample rates
Hot-swappable module design for easy installation and expansion
Ideal for analog summing, outboard routing, and multi-channel monitoring

Technical Specifications

Channels: 8 balanced analog outputs per card
Output Type: DB25 connector (TASCAM format)
Output Transformers: Burl BX5 custom iron-core transformers
Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz (24-bit)
Dynamic Range: > 118 dB (typical)
THD+N: < 0.005%
Compatibility: B80 Mothership and B16 Mothership
Power: Supplied by B80/B16 chassis backplane

Ideal For

Studios expanding analog output from their Mothership system
Engineers using analog summing or outboard processing
Mixing and mastering setups requiring multi-channel analog playback

Expand your sonic output with the Burl Audio BDA8 — an 8-channel DAC card that combines world-class conversion with the analog richness and tone that has made Burl a favorite in studios around the world.