Boss Gigcaster 8 Streaming Mixer (Gigcaster8)

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.

FEATURES

• All-in-one USB interface solution designed for online musicians, music educators, podcasters, and 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

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Digital Mixer with Recorder
• Channels: 8
• A/D Resolution: 24-bit/48kHz
• Inputs - Mic Preamps: 4 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/Hi-Z)
• Phantom Power: Yes
• Inputs - Line: 1 x 1/4" (Hi-Z)
• Inputs - Other: 1 x 1/8" TRS (stereo aux), 1 x 1/4" (footswitch)
• Outputs - Main: 2 x 1/4" TRS
• Talkback: Yes
• Headphones: 4 x 1/8"
• USB: 1 x Type C
• Computer Connectivity: USB (20 x 14)
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Effects: Vocal Effects, Guitar Amp and Effect Modeling
• Storage: microSD Card Slot
• Screen: 4.3" touchscreen
• Faders: 8 x channel, 1 x master
• Features: 8 x touchpads
• Software: Gigcaster 8 app
• Power Source: USB bus powered, Optional Power Supply (included)
• Height: 3.14"
• Width: 8.54"
• Depth: 10.51"
• Weight: 3 lbs.