Burl Audio BAD4 – 4-Channel Analog-to-Digital Converter Card for B80 Mothership
The Burl Audio BAD4 is a premium 4-channel analog-to-digital converter (ADC) daughter card designed for the B80 Mothership modular AD/DA converter system. Built with Burl’s acclaimed Class A, all-discrete analog circuitry and custom BX1 input transformers, the BAD4 delivers rich, warm, and musical conversion that’s ideal for tracking, mixing, and mastering in high-end recording environments.
Offering four channels of world-class A/D conversion, the BAD4 makes it easy to expand your B80 Mothership system with additional analog input channels. Whether you’re recording vocals, instruments, or entire stems, the BAD4 ensures pristine signal capture with exceptional headroom, depth, and tonal character — making it a favorite among top producers and engineers worldwide.
Key Features
- 4-channel analog-to-digital converter card for B80 Mothership
- Class A, all-discrete analog signal path
- Custom BX1 input transformers for warm, musical tone
- High headroom and ultra-low distortion
- Supports sample rates up to 192 kHz
- Hot-swappable module – easily install or replace within B80 chassis
- Ideal for recording instruments, vocals, outboard gear, and summing outputs
Technical Specifications
- Channels: 4 analog inputs per card
- Input Type: Balanced analog line-level via B80 chassis DB25 connector
- Input Transformer: BX1 (Burl custom design)
- Conversion: 24-bit resolution, up to 192 kHz
- Signal Path: Class A, discrete analog electronics
- Compatibility: Burl B80 Mothership chassis only
- Power: Supplied by B80 Mothership backplane
Ideal For
- Tracking engineers seeking high-end analog capture
- Studios expanding analog input capability on B80 Mothership
- Producers and mixers looking for transformer-enhanced A/D conversion
Expand your analog input power and capture the full musicality of your recordings with the Burl Audio BAD4 — the go-to A/D converter card for professionals using the B80 Mothership system.