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Boss GCS8 Gigcaster 8 Audio Streaming Mixer

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 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