GCS-8 Gigcaster 8 8-Channel Streaming Mixer

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
• Minimum requirement for USB bus power: 5 V/3 A.