The Gigcaster 8 is a high-quality streaming mixer designed for musicians. Its eight-channel mixer supports a variety of inputs, enabling comprehensive live streaming, online lessons, and recording. It features a wide selection of amps and effects inherited from BOSS's flagship GT-1000 effects processor. Simply connect a guitar or bass directly and instantly stream with superior sound. High-quality vocal effects are also included, enhancing conversations and performances during your stream. Channels convenient for background music and remote guest participation, along with eight customizable pads, further enhance your streaming flexibility. Independent faders for each channel and a touch-sensitive color display provide intuitive and smooth operation. The Gigcaster 8 is an all-in-one solution for high-quality live streaming. An all-in-one solution for live streaming. Go to the viewing page (external site). Features: The Gigcaster 8 is a high-quality streaming mixer designed for musicians. Its 8-channel mixer supports a variety of inputs, enabling comprehensive live streaming, online lessons, and recording. It features a wide selection of amps and effects inherited from the BOSS flagship GT-1000 effects processor. Simply connect a guitar or bass directly and instantly stream with excellent 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 your streaming flexibility. Independent faders for each channel and a touch-sensitive color display provide intuitive and smooth operation. The Gigcaster 8 is an all-in-one solution for high-quality live streaming.
・Live performances using instruments
・All-in-one solution for streaming and high-quality podcasts
・Tools
・Sampling rate
・High-quality sound with 48kHz and internal 32-bit float processing
・8-channel mixer functionality supports a variety of inputs
・Hi-Z inputs for connecting guitars and basses directly
・Four combo jacks with phantom power
・Jacks for connecting microphones and instruments
・Low-noise, high-quality +70dB microphone output
・Preamps support connection of various microphones
・Includes high-quality BOSS guitar and bass amps and effects
・Voice effects specialized for vocals and dialogue
・Wide range of presets for guitar, vocals, and dialogue
・Patches
・Each channel is equipped with essential effects for mixing, such as compressors and EQs
・Bluetooth or mobile via wired connection
・Two channels for connecting devices and assigning background music or remote guest audio
・Intuitive operation with a 4.3-inch color
touch
display
・8 inputs
・Independent faders and mutes for channels and outputs
・Buttons
・8 assignable pads for audio playback, effects, and control
・Talk function for convenient communication between streamers
・Back function
・Ducking function automatically lowers the background music volume when an instrument or microphone signal is input
・Four headphone jacks, including a jack for headsets, each with its own independent EQ
・Stereo
・Built-in microphone
・2MIX and multi-track
・USB audio for recording
・By inserting a separately sold microSD card, you can record with the touch of a button (48kHz/32bit float)
- Dual power supply: USB bus power* or included PSD adapter
- Optional GA-FC, foot switch, and expression pedals
- Supports expanded control with pedals
- Dedicated Gigcaster 8 App (Windows/macOS) for setting up the unit, backing up settings, and converting recordings. *USB bus power requires a power supply (5V/3A or more). Instantly stream your guitar performance: The Gigcaster 8 features a dedicated jack for direct connection to a guitar or bass. This channel features numerous amps and effects inherited from BOSS's flagship GT-1000 model. 100 preset patches are available, so you can connect your guitar and instantly stream your performance. Store up to 200 user-created patches. It also features a built-in tuner, essential for performances. Connecting an optional GA-FC, footswitch, or expression pedal allows you to control sounds, backing tracks, and more with your feet. The Gigcaster 8 delivers a comfortable performance environment for live streaming. Four versatile combo jacks: The four combo jacks on the rear panel allow you to connect a variety of instruments, including condenser microphones. The built-in microphone preamp supports inputs up to +70dB, ensuring clear, low-noise audio with any microphone. Additionally, each channel offers built-in effects. For vocalists, the wide range of vocal effects developed by BOSS for the VE series can enhance the quality of your voice or add harmonies. Even for dialogue-focused streams, you can adjust the sound for clarity and even change the character of your voice with voice changer effects like Radio Voice and Lo-Fi. Each port can also be used to connect keyboards and other instruments, allowing for multi-person sessions with conversation. It accommodates a variety of streaming styles. The Gigcaster 8 integrates your audio environment with its versatile mixer functionality, allowing you to integrate and control all the audio from around your desk. It offers eight channels in total: four for microphones and instruments, Bluetooth, mobile devices, sound pads, and USB. It can aggregate and mix various sources. The multi-track USB audio function also allows you to send each channel and the mixed audio to your PC for live streaming, recording with a DAW, online meetings, and more. Each channel is recognized as an independent device on your PC, allowing you to specify which channels to use for each piece of software. You can also control the mix from the Gigcaster 8 by assigning audio played from each piece of software to the Gigcaster 8's channels. The Gigcaster 8's various features enhance your streaming experience. Background music, essential for streaming, can be played via wired or Bluetooth connection from your smartphone. Using the device's call function, you can even mix in the audio of remote guests. The ducking function automatically lowers the volume of background music when conversation begins, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. The eight pads can be used to play the unit's built-in jingles and sound effects. Using the dedicated app, you can also replace them with your own audio material. You can also save eight banks of eight pads, each with its own audio material, volume, and playback settings, giving you access to a total of 64 functions. Simply installing the Gigcaster 8 will enable you to stream smartly and effectively. Sample rate: 48 kHz AD conversion, 24-bit DA conversion, 32-bit internal processing, 32-bit floating point USB audio Inputs: 20 channels Outputs: 14 channels Bluetooth A2DP, HFP recording Data format: BWF (48 kHz, 32-bit floating point, 2-channel stereo/18-channel Poly) Memory: microSD card (sold separately) Sound Pads Data format: WAV (48 kHz, 16-bit stereo, linear) Memory: Built-in memory (16 GB) Effects Patches GUITAR: 200 (user) + 100 (preset) SING: 200 (user) + 30 (preset) TALK: 200 (user) + 30 (preset) Number of simultaneous effects that can be used 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 and pads)
・OUTPUT: COMP, REVERB nominal input level (variable)
・GUITAR INPUT: -10dBu
・INPUT 1-4 (XLR type): -40dBu
・INPUT 1-4 (1/4" TRS phone type): -10dBu
・MOBILE IN: -20dBu input impedance
・GUITAR INPUT: 1MΩ
・INPUT 1-4 (XLR type): 5.6kΩ
・INPUT 1-4 (1/4" TRS phone type): 27kΩ
・MOBILE IN: 22kΩ nominal output level
・MAIN OUT L, R: -10dBu output impedance
・MAIN OUT L, R: 1kΩ
・PHONES 1-4: 47Ω recommended load impedance
・MAIN OUT L, R: 10kΩ or higher Display
・Color graphic LCD (480 x 272 dots) touch
・Controls with screen
・CH1-8 edit
・Button, OUTPUT edit
・Button,
・CH1-8 mute
・Button, OUTPUT mute
・Button,
・CH1-8 monitor
・Button,
・Talkback
・Button,
・REC Button,
・Mark
・Button,
・EFFECTS button,
・Pads 1-8,
・CH1-8 faders, OUTPUT fader,
・Headphones 1-4 knob connection terminals,
・Guitar terminal: Standard type channel,
・Terminals 1-4: Combo,
・Type (XLR, TRS standard), Balanced,
・Mobile terminal: Stereo,
・Mini,
・Type (CTIA),
・MAIN OUT (L, R) jacks: 1/4 standard type
・Headphone 1 jack: Stereo
・Mini
・Type (CTIA)
・Headphone 2-4 jacks: Stereo
・Mini
・Type
・FOOT SW jack: 1/4 standard TRS type
・USB terminal: USB Type-C (R)
・DC IN jackPower supply
・AC adapter (PSD-100)
・USB bus
・Power consumption
・1.8A (phantom power on)
・1.6A (phantom power off)Accessories
・AC adapter (PSD-100)
・Instruction manual
・"Safety Precautions" leaflet
・Warranty cardSold separately
・Footswitch: FS-5U
・Dual
・Footswitch: FS-6
・Expression
・Pedal: FV-500L/500H, Roland EV-5
・Foot
・Controller: GA-FCExternal dimensions / weightWidth (W) 217 ​​mmDepth (D) 267 mmHeight (H) 80 mmWeight 1.36 kg
■Management code: 4957054518998

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