Boss Gigcaster GCS-8 Livestreaming Audio Mixer

Boss Gigcaster GCS-8 Livestreaming Audio Mixer - The Gigcaster 8 is a powerful all-in-one audio command centre, specially designed for musicians who livestream and create audio and video content. It offers a range of advanced features in a space-saving desktop interface, including premium audio connectivity and live operation through practical controls and a vivid colour touchscreen.

Connect a guitar or bass and play with top-notch amplifiers and effects. Connect microphones and shape the voices with studio processing from the VE series. Bring in another instrument using the line inputs. You can mix a total of eight sources while streaming online, including background music and sound from a remote guest or student. With customizable features, support for external control, and much more, the Gigcaster 8 is an essential partner for music performers, online teachers, podcasters, and anyone creating music-focused media.

• All-in-one USB interface solution designed for online musicians, music educators, podcasters, and music-focused content creators
• Advanced audio features and control in a space-saving footprint
• Premium sound quality with 32-bit floating point processing and a sampling frequency of 48 kHz
• Audio mixer with eight channels and numerous sound shaping tools
• High-impedance input for direct connection of a guitar or bass
• Four XLR connectors for microphones and stereo line input for electronic instruments
• Microphone inputs have phantom power and high-quality preamps with low noise and a wide gain range (+70 dB)
• Iconic quality BOSS amplifiers and effects derived from the GT-1000
• Dedicated voice effects, harmony, and voice transformation functions derived from VE vocal processors
• Ready-to-use preset libraries provide optimized sound processing for guitar, bass, vocal singing, and speech
• Dedicated stereo channels for online guests and sound from a mobile device transmitted via Bluetooth® or a wired connection
• 4.3-inch colour touchscreen 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 banks selectable in each)
• Talkback function for separate communication between presenters
• The ducking function automatically reduces the volume of background music while speaking
• Built-in stereo microphone and four outputs for headphones with dedicated EQs
• Headphone output accepts a microphone for headphones or inline microphone
• Functions as a 20x14 USB audio interface for multi-track recording in music production software
• Record live stereo or multitrack audio (32-bit/48 kHz) to an optional microSD card
• Operates with USB bus power or included AC adapter
• Supports hands-free operation via optional BOSS switches, expression pedals, and a GA-FC/GA-FC EX footswitch
• Dedicated Gigcaster 8 app for editing parameters, backup copying, and audio file conversion
• Minimum requirement for USB bus power: 5 V/3 A