BOSS / GCS-8

The Gigcaster 8 is a high-quality streaming mixer developed for musicians. It features 8-channel mixer functionality with various input options, enabling comprehensive live streaming, online lessons, and recording.

The Gigcaster 8 features numerous amps and effects inherited from BOSS's flagship effects processor, the GT-1000.

Simply connect your guitar or bass directly to immediately stream your performance with superior sound. High-quality vocal effects are also included, allowing you to enhance conversations and performances during your stream.

Channels convenient for background music and remote guest participation, along with eight customizable pads, further enhance the flexibility of your stream.

Independent faders for each channel and a touch-sensitive color display ensure intuitive and smooth operation.

The Gigcaster 8 is an all-in-one solution tool for high-quality live streaming.

■Features

1. An all-in-one solution tool for live streaming with instruments and high-quality podcasts.

2. High-quality sound achieved through a 48kHz sampling rate and 32-bit float (floating-point) internal processing.

3. 8-channel mixer function supporting various inputs.

4. Hi-Z input compatible for direct connection of guitars and basses.

5. Four combo jacks with phantom power for connecting microphones and instruments.

6. Low-noise, high-quality +70dB microphone preamplifier for compatibility with any microphone.

7. Equipped with BOSS's high-quality guitar and bass amplifiers/effects.

8. Voice effects specifically designed for vocals and conversations.

9. A variety of preset patches available for guitar, vocals, and conversations.

10. Each channel equipped with essential mixing effects such as compressors and EQs.

11. Bluetooth? Alternatively, connect a mobile device via wired connection and assign two channels for background music or remote guest audio.

12. Intuitive operation with a 4.3-inch color touch display.

13. Eight input channels and outputs, each with independent faders and mute buttons.

14. Eight pads assignable to functions such as audio playback and effect control.

15. Talkback function for convenient communication between broadcasters.

16. Ducking function that automatically lowers background music volume when instrument or microphone signals are input.

17. Four headphone jacks, including a headset-compatible jack, each with its own independent EQ.

18. Built-in stereo microphone.

19. USB audio supporting 2MIX and multi-track recording.

20. One-button recording possible by inserting a separately sold microSD card (48kHz / 32bit float).

21. USB bus powered* Alternatively, it can be powered via the included PSD adapter (two power supply options). *USB bus power requires a power supply of 5V/3A or higher.

22. Supports expanded control via optional GA-FC, footswitches, and expression pedals.

23. Dedicated Gigcaster 8 App (Windows/macOS) allows for unit settings, backup, and conversion of recorded data.

■Main Specifications

●Sample Rate: 48kHz ●AD Conversion: 24-bit ●DA Conversion: 32-bit ●Internal Processing: 32-bit floating-point

●USB Audio Inputs: 20ch Outputs: 14ch ●Bluetooth: A2DP, HFP

●Recording Data Format: BWF (48kHz, 32-bit floating-point, 2ch stereo/18ch poly) Memory: microSD card (sold separately)

●Sound Pad Data Format: WAV (48kHz, stereo 16-bit linear) Memory: Internal memory (16GB)

●Effect Patch GUITAR: 200 (User) + 100 (Presets), SING: 200 (User) + 30 (Presets), TALK: 200 (User) + 30 (Presets)

● Number of Simultaneously Usable Effects

GUITAR: 1 channel (DISTORTION, PREAMP, EQ, NS, PEDAL FX, FX1, FX2, FX3, DELAY/REVERB)

SING: 2 channels (COMP, ENHANCE, DESS, EQ, NS, PITCH CORRECT, HARMONY, FX1, FX2, FX3, DELAY/REVERB)

TALK: 4 channels (COMP, ENHANCE, DESS, EQ, NS, FX1, FX2)

CONSOLE: 7 channels (COMP, ENHANCE, DESS, NS, FX)

FX: 1 channel (for sound pads)

OUTPUT: COMP, REVERB

● Standard Input Level (Variable) GUITAR INPUT: -10dBu INPUT1-4 (XLR type): -40dBu INPUT1-4 (TRS standard type): -10dBu MOBILE IN: -20dBu

●Input Impedance GUITAR INPUT: 1MΩ INPUT1-4 (XLR type): 5.6kΩ INPUT1-4 (TRS standard type): 27kΩ MOBILE IN: 22kΩ

●Rated Output Level MAIN OUT L, R: -10dBu

●Output Impedance MAIN OUT L, R: 1kΩ PHONES1-4: 47Ω

●Recommended Load Impedance MAIN OUT L, R: 10kΩ or higher

●Display: Color graphic LCD (480 x 272 dots) with touchscreen

●Controls: CH1-8 Edit buttons, OUTPUT Edit button, CH1-8 Mute button, OUTPUT mute button, CH1-8 monitor buttons,

Talkback button, REC button, Mark button, EFFECTS button, Pads 1-8, CH1-8 faders, OUTPUT fader,

Headphone knobs 1-4

●Connection terminals: Guitar terminal: Standard type; Channels 1-4 terminals: Combo type (XLR, TRS standard), Balanced; Mobile terminal: Stereo mini type (CTIA)

MAIN OUT (L, R) terminals: Standard type; Headphone 1 terminal: Stereo mini type (CTIA); Headphone 2-4 terminals: Stereo mini type

FOOT SW terminal: TRS standard type; USB terminal: USB Type-C DC IN terminal

●Power supply: AC adapter (PSD-100), USB bus power

●Current Consumption: 1.8A (Phantom Power On), 1.6A (Phantom Power Off)

●Dimensions: 217 (W) x 267 (D) x 80 (H) mm

●Weight: 1.36 kg

●Accessories: AC Adapter (PSD-100), Instruction Manual, ""Safety Precautions"" Leaflet, Warranty Card

●Optional Accessories: Footswitch: FS-5U, Dual Footswitch: FS-6, Expression Pedal: FV-500L / 500H, Roland EV-5

Foot Controller: GA-FC

* 0dBu = 0.775Vrms

*Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for improvement.