BOSS Gigcaster 8 Audio Streaming Mixer

BOSS Gigcaster 8 Audio Streaming Mixer

The Gigcaster 8 from BOSS is an all-in-one, eight-channel USB interface command centre created especially for musicians, lecturers, and content creators who livestream and produce engaging audio or video content. It packs a big arsenal of functions in a small and portable form factor. It has never been simpler to mix engaging, live content, all in pristine-quality, 48 kHz / 32-bit floating point audio that captures every detail and helps prevent clipping, thanks to an intuitive interface that gives you quick access to faders, knobs, eight assignable pads, and a vibrant, 4.3" colour touchscreen.

The Gigcaster 8 is a fully featured sound shaping tool that includes premium BOSS amps and effects derived from the GT-1000, vocal FX, harmony, and transformer functions from the VE series vocal processors, a dedicated preset library for optimised sound processing of guitar, bass, singing, and speaking, as well as ducking, talkback function, and practical app control from the Gigcaster 8 app.

You also get a Hi-Z input for DI guitar or bass, four headphone outputs with dedicated EQs, a front-panel headphone output with headset support, an onboard stereo microphone, and dedicated stereo channels for remote guests and mobile device streaming via Bluetooth or wired connection. These features are in addition to the four phantom-powered combo XLR-1/4" jacks that offer up to +70 dB of clean gain. In addition, the Gigcaster has all these features and can be powered by a standard USB bus or by the supplied AC adapter, allowing you to mix and manage your material from almost anywhere.

Killer Guitar and Bass Sounds, No External Gear Required

With Gigcaster 8, you don't need any additional processing to broadcast and jam with powerful guitar and bass tones. Start rocking with top-notch amps and effects that have been ported from the top-tier GT-1000 by simply plugging into the front-panel connection.
While 200 user locations are available for storing parameter modifications and custom setups, versatile preset patches offer 100 ready-to-play sounds. Every session needs a built-in tuner, which is always available and convenient. Additionally, you may run your rig hands-free while performing thanks to the robust control assistance provided by footswitches, expression pedals, and the GA-FC or GA-FC EX.

Connect Mics and Instruments

Four combo XLR-1/4" inputs are available on the Gigcaster 8 for connecting extra equipment and jamming with other musicians. Utilise low-noise preamps, a wide dynamic range, and phantom power compatibility to capture XLR mic sounds of broadcast quality. Or connect any electronic musical instrument to the 1/4" jacks.
You may sing with effects like compression, pitch correction, delay, and reverb from the well-known VE series, and you can even turn on harmonies that automatically follow a specific key. Additionally, there are effects for speaking, such as entertaining transformer effects that alter the sound of your voice and console effects that amplify the sounds of connected sources.

Pro Multichannel Audio Mixing

With Gigcaster 8, you have access to a wide variety of potent mixing and audio routeing options. The sound pads, analogue aux input, internal Bluetooth, and USB all have dedicated stereo channels in addition to the four main input channels.
For professional mixing on the fly, several sound-shaping options are available on each mixer channel. Additionally, Gigcaster 8 can connect to several computer audio channels via USB, giving it a wide range of versatility for dealing with remote hosts, DAW music files, gaming audio, and other streaming applications.

Maximum Fan Engagement

Gigcaster 8 provides a variety of options to keep your streams packed with interesting content in addition to its flexible connectivity and excellent quality. utilise Bluetooth or a cable connection to stream music from a mobile device, and then utilise the ducking feature to have the volume automatically drop while you speak over it.
Eight sound pads, set up in eight pad banks for a total of 64 on-demand sounds, are additionally available for triggering theme melodies, sound effects, sample loops, and backing tracks. There are factory samples already loaded, and the Gigcaster 8 App allows you to set up your own unique libraries.

Grab-and-Go Control

You can simply configure and use Gigcaster 8 using nothing but the hardware thanks to the colour touch display and simple panel controls. Apply noise suppression, de-essing, and other techniques for a refined sound. Mix sources with the faders and mute buttons. View signal levels on the screen. With the Gigcaster 8 App, you may adjust different settings while working on your computer, taking things even further.

Customize Your Workflow

Any streaming style can be accommodated with the customizable capabilities in Gigcaster 8. At the touch of a button, the sound pads transition to effect mode, providing 64 command sources for rapid sound changes while you play.
Each pad can have up to four effects controllers assigned to it, including preset selection, bypass, and other options. For hands-free access, it is also possible to control pad assignments using external footswitches. Additionally supported is MIDI over USB, which enables sophisticated control of MIDI-responsive music, video, and streaming applications.

Onboard and Computer-Based Recording

Gigcaster 8 is a recording powerhouse for livestreams, jam sessions, or full song productions, offering 32-bit / 48 kHz audio quality. You can select to record the stereo mix output or a multitrack performance pre- or post-fader using optional microSD card for onboard WAV recording.
Use the specialised panel buttons to control recording and playback, and the handy mark function to note important details and hasten postproduction editing. Additionally, Gigcaster 8 is a 20x14 USB interface that gives your prefered music creation programme a polished front end.

Form Factor
Desktop

Display
1 x 4.3" Color LCD Touchscreen

Channels of I/O
20 Inputs / 14 Outputs at 48 kHz

Built-In DSP
Floating-Point

Maximum Sampling Rate
48 kHz / 24-Bit

Number of Microphone Preamps
4 Preamps

Built-In Microphone
2 x (Stereo Pair)

Input Level Adjustment
9 x Fader
4 x Knob
17 x Button

Signal Processing

Solo/Mute
Mute per Input Channel, Master

Connectivity

Analog Audio I/O
4 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input
1 x 1/4" TS Hi-Z Input
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Aux/Stereo Input
2 x 1/4" TS Line/Main Output
4 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone/Headset Output

Phantom Power
48V

Phantom Power Current
10 mA (Max)

Host Connection / USB
1 x USB-C (on Interface)

Other I/O
1 x 1/4" TRS Footswitch Input

Wireless Connectivity
Bluetooth (Audio Streaming, Mobile App, Remote Control)

Performance

Impedance
1/4" Hi-Z Inputs:
1 Megohm
Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs:
5.6 Kilohms
Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs:
27 Kilohms
1/8" / 3.5 mm Aux Inputs:
22 Kilohms

Digital Audio

Sample Rates
48 kHz

Bit Depths
24-Bit (A/D Conversion)
32-Bit Float (D/A Conversion, Internal DSP)

Sync Sources
MIDI Time Code (MTC)

Audio Storage & Playback

Memory Card Slot
1 x microSD (Unspecified Type)

Compatibility

OS Compatibility
Windows
macOS
*As of April, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

Mobile App Compatible
Yes
*As of April, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

Power

Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included), USB Bus Power

Current Consumption
1.6 to 1.8 A