Burl Audio B16 Mothership 3 BMB1 Digilink

The Burl Audio B16 Mothership 3 BMB1-Digilink is a high-performance audio interface designed for seamless integration with AVID Pro Tools systems, featuring expanded channel capabilities, automatic configuration, and flexible digital-to-analogue and analogue-to-digital conversion, catering to the needs of professional studios.

Expanded Channel Capacity

Mothership 3 significantly increases the B16’s channel handling capabilities, allowing each daughter card slot to support up to 32 channels at 176.4kHz and 192kHz. This update maximises the system’s potential, enabling studios to manage larger, more complex audio setups efficiently.

Automatic IO Configuration

The B16 Mothership 3 features a new intercommunication protocol that automatically detects and configures daughter cards, eliminating the need for manual jumper settings. Users can mix and match input and output cards in any order, with the system automatically assigning channels. This provides ultimate flexibility and simplifies the setup process, making it easier to manage different types of cards in various configurations.

Seamless Digilink Integration

With the BMB1-Digilink motherboard, the B16 Mothership 3 integrates seamlessly with AVID Pro Tools systems, ensuring smooth operation and high compatibility. This makes it an ideal choice for professional studios using AVID platforms, offering reliable, high-quality audio routing and processing in demanding production environments.

Automatic AVID Delay Matching

The B16 Mothership 3 supports automatic AVID DELAY matching for all daughter cards, removing the need for jumper settings to match delay times. This feature streamlines workflows and ensures perfect alignment with AVID Pro Tools, allowing for efficient and accurate audio production.

Compatibility and Future-Proofing:

The B16 Mothership 3 is fully compatible with Burl Audio’s GREEN line of 4- and 8-channel daughter cards. All new GREEN daughter cards shipped after 7 October 2024 will come with a "D Jumper" setting for Mothership 3 compatibility. Additionally, the B16 supports the new BURL BLACK daughter cards, ensuring the system remains adaptable and future-proof for evolving studio requirements.

Upgrade Options and Considerations:

While Mothership 2 users can continue using their systems with full functionality, Mothership 3 is not field-upgradable. Units need to be sent back to Burl Audio for reprogramming, provided that all cards are of the latest revision. Importantly, there is no difference in sound quality between Mothership 2 and 3, so users can continue with Mothership 2 if the newer features aren’t necessary for their workflow.

In conclusion, the Burl Audio B16 Mothership 3 BMB1-Digilink offers a comprehensive and flexible solution for studios using AVID Pro Tools systems, providing expanded channel support, automatic configuration, and seamless Digilink integration to meet the needs of modern professional audio production.