Burl Audio B32 VANCOUVER - 32 x 2 Mix Bus Summing Amplifier
The Burl Audio B32 VANCOUVER is a premium 32 x 2 mix bus summing amplifier designed to bring the warmth, depth, and punch of analogue summing to modern DAW-based workflows. Built with Burl's signature Class A discrete circuitry and transformer-coupled outputs, the B32 delivers massive headroom, solid low end, and enhanced stereo imaging - making it a top choice for engineers and producers seeking true analogue vibe and superior mix cohesion.
The B32 VANCOUVER features 32 balanced analogue inputs, grouped into eight stereo pairs with switchable panning and summing options. The unit includes Burl's proprietary BX5 output transformers and offers dual stereo outputs: one transformer-coupled for rich colouration, and one clean path for transparent summing. With its unique Mix Bus Attenuation and Gain Boost switches, The B32 gives you hands-on control over tone and headroom, allowing for creative shaping of your mix bus output.
Key Features
- 32-input, 2-bus Class A analogue summing mixer
- 32 balanced analogue inputs via DB25 (8 stereo pairs)
- Dual stereo outputs: Transformer-coupled (BX5) and direct (clean)
- Switchable BX5 output transformer for rich analogue tone
- Mix Bus Gain Boost and Attenuation switches for tone shaping
- Extremely high headroom and dynamic range
- Low-noise, low-distortion Class A discrete signal path
- Rugged 1U rackmount chassis
Technical Specifications
- Inputs: 32 balanced analogue inputs via four DB25 connectors (TASCAM format)
- Outputs: 2 stereo pairs (1 transformer-coupled, 1 direct)
- Output Transformer: BX5 custom Burl Audio iron-core transformer
- Gain Options: +6 dB Gain Boost, -6 dB Attenuation (switchable)
- Output Impedance: 75 ohms
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+0/-1 dB)
- THD+N: < 0.005%
- Headroom: +28 dBu
- Power Requirements: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, IEC input
- Dimensions: 1U rackmount, 19” x 1.75” x 10” (W x H x D)
- Weight: approx. 9 lbs (4.1 kg)
Ideal For
- Mixing engineers looking to add analogue warmth and glue to digital mixes
- Studios seeking a high-headroom summing solution with tonal flexibility
- Producers working in hybrid analogue/digital environments
Bring the richness of analogue summing into your workflow with the Burl B32 VANCOUVER - a flexible, powerful, and sonically bold summing mixer that delivers the analogue edge your mixes deserve.