Burl Audio BDA4 – 4-Channel Digital-to-Analog Converter Card for B80 Mothership
The Burl Audio BDA4 is a premium 4-channel digital-to-analog converter (DAC) daughter card for the B80 Mothership modular AD/DA conversion system. Featuring Burl’s custom BX5 output transformers and Class A discrete analog circuitry, the BDA4 delivers rich, musical, and detailed analog playback — perfect for critical listening, mixing, and mastering applications.
Whether you’re monitoring, summing stems, or running audio through analog chains, the BDA4 provides superior dynamic range, imaging, and tone. Designed for engineers who demand uncompromising sonic quality, the BDA4 translates digital signals with analog depth and warmth — making it a favorite in top studios worldwide.
Key Features
- 4-channel digital-to-analog converter card for B80 Mothership
- Class A, all-discrete analog signal path
- Custom BX5 output transformers for analog coloration and punch
- High headroom with exceptional stereo imaging and detail
- Supports up to 24-bit / 192 kHz digital audio conversion
- Ideal for monitor feeds, summing outputs, and outboard gear integration
- Hot-swappable card for easy B80 expansion
Technical Specifications
- Channels: 4 analog outputs per card
- Output Type: Balanced analog via DB25 connector (TASCAM format)
- Output Transformers: Burl BX5 custom iron-core transformers
- Resolution: 24-bit, up to 192 kHz sample rate
- Signal Path: Class A discrete components
- Dynamic Range: > 118 dB (typical)
- THD+N: < 0.005%
- Compatibility: B80 Mothership chassis only
- Power: Supplied via B80 backplane
Ideal For
- Mix engineers and mastering studios demanding world-class DAC performance
- Studios expanding analog output capacity of the B80 Mothership
- Users seeking high-headroom, analog-rich digital-to-analog conversion
Bring your mixes to life with the Burl Audio BDA4 — a 4-channel DAC module that combines precision digital conversion with the warm, musical touch of Burl’s analog design. Perfect for those who want more than just clean — they want character.