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.
