Boss GCS-8 Gigcaster 8 Audio streaming mixer

Introduction Movie

All-in-one USB interface solution designed for online musicians,
music educators, podcasters, and music-focused content creators
Gigcaster 8 is a powerful all-in-one audio command center purpose-built for musicians
who livestream and create audio and video content. It delivers all the tools you need for
professional sound in a single desktop interface, along with quick-access live control via
faders, knobs, eight assignable pads, and a vivid color touchscreen.
Plug in a guitar or bass and play with flagship-level GT amps and effects. Connect mics and process voices with
studio-grade processing from the VE series. Or bring in a keyboard or drum machine using the line inputs. You
can mix a total of eight sources as you stream, including background music and sound from a remote guest or
student. Adding in external control support, recording to microSD media, and more, Gigcaster 8 is an essential
partner for music performers, remote educators, podcasters, and anyone creating music-focused media.
● All-in-one USB interface solution designed for music-focused content creators
● Premium sound quality with 32-bit floating-point processing and 48 kHz sampling rate
● Eight-channel audio mixer and numerous sound-shaping tools
● High-impedance input for direct connection of a guitar or bass
● Four XLR/TRS combo jacks for mics and electronic instruments
● Mic inputs feature phantom power and high-grade preamps with low noise and wide gain range (+70 dB)
● Flagship-quality BOSS amps and effects derived from the GT-1000
● Dedicated vocal effects, harmony, and voice transformer functions derived from VE vocal processors
● Ready-to-go preset libraries provide optimized sound processing for guitar, bass, singing, and speaking
● Dedicated stereo channels for remote guests and mobile device audio streamed via Bluetooth® or a wired connection
● 4.3-inch color touch display for intuitive control
● Independent faders and mute buttons for the eight audio input channels and master output
● Eight customizable pads for audio playback and real-time effects control (two modes with eight selectable banks in each)
● Talkback function for discrete communication between presenters
● Ducking function automatically lowers the background music volume while speaking
● Onboard stereo microphone and four headphone outputs with dedicated EQs
● Front-panel headphones output supports a headset mic or inline mic
● Also works as a 20x14 USB audio interface for multitrack recording in music production software
● Record live stereo or multitrack audio (32-bit/48 kHz) to an optional microSD card
● Runs on USB bus power* or included AC adaptor
● Supports hands-free operation via optional BOSS footswitches, expression pedals, and a GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controller
● Dedicated Gigcaster 8 App for parameter editing, backup, and audio file conversion