The Burl Audio B16 Mothership 3 BMB2 MADI is a state-of-the-art audio interface offering advanced channel capabilities, automatic configuration, and seamless integration into MADI networks, providing high-performance digital-to-analogue and analogue-to-digital conversion for professionals in demanding studio environments.

Expanded Channel Capacity

Mothership 3 enhances the B16’s channel handling, allowing each daughter card slot to support up to 32 channels at 176.4kHz and 192kHz. This upgrade unlocks the system’s full potential, offering larger channel counts and optimising efficiency for sophisticated audio setups.

Automatic IO Configuration

The B16 Mothership 3 introduces a new intercommunication protocol that removes the need for manual jumper settings. The system automatically detects and configures the installed daughter cards, allowing users to combine different input and output cards in any order, with channels assigned dynamically. This flexibility simplifies the workflow and reduces setup time.

Seamless MADI Integration

Equipped with the BMB2-MADI motherboard, the B16 Mothership 3 connects effortlessly to MADI networks, making it an ideal solution for studios with large setups requiring reliable, high-channel audio routing. MADI integration ensures compatibility with various professional audio systems, offering scalable, efficient data transmission.

Compatibility and Future-Proofing

The B16 Mothership 3 is fully compatible with the BURL GREEN line of 4- and 8-channel daughter cards. All new GREEN daughter cards shipped after 7 October 2024 will feature a "D Jumper" setting for Mothership 3 compatibility. Additionally, Mothership 3 supports the new BURL BLACK daughter cards, ensuring the system remains versatile and future-proofed for evolving studio needs.

Upgrade Options and Considerations

Existing Mothership 2 users can continue using their systems with full functionality, though Mothership 3 is not upgradable in the field. Units must be sent back to Burl Audio for reprogramming, and this can only be done if all installed cards are of the latest revision. There is no impact on sound quality between Mothership 2 and 3, allowing users to stick with Mothership 2 if the latest features are not required.

In summary, the Burl Audio B16 Mothership 3 BMB2 MADI provides a comprehensive, flexible solution for professional studios, combining high channel counts, automatic configuration, and seamless MADI network integration to meet the demands of modern audio production