The Boss GCS-8 Gigcaster 8 Livestreaming Audio Mixer/Recorder is a versatile USB interface designed specifically for online musicians. It allows you to stream content directly to platforms like YouTube and Twitch or record offline for later upload. With professional-grade sound tools, music playback functions, and mixing options, the Gigcaster 8 is the perfect tool to enhance your content creation process. It eliminates the need for multiple pieces of gear and offers up to 8 independent sound channels for easy level adjustments and sound tweaking. You can also use the customizable pads for audio playback and real-time effects control. The Gigcaster 8’s 32-bit processor and 48kHz sampling rate ensure impeccable sound quality for vocals, guitars, basses, and other electronic instruments. It offers high impedance inputs, XLR/TRS inputs, and stereo line inputs to accommodate a variety of audio sources. With Boss’s effects and VE processors, the GCS-8 provides a wide range of tonal options and pushes the boundaries of streaming capabilities. For more information, click here.
The Gigcaster 8 features the legendary Boss guitar tones found in the flagship GT series. Whether you’re playing electric, bass, or acoustic, the powerful multi-FX engine can voice your tone to perfection. With a multi-colored touch screen for easy patch adjustments, the Gigcaster 8 offers a complete solution for your music needs without the need for extra equipment or heavy rigs. It comes with a ready-to-go preset library of optimized sounds for guitars, singing, and speaking, making it a plug-and-play option for content creators. The intuitive control interface allows for smooth audio adjustments during performances, with five independent faders and mute buttons for input channels and the master output. Customizable physical effect pads offer dynamic options for audio playback and real-time effect control. The dedicated Gigcaster 8 App allows for sound pad playback, parameter editing, audio file backup, and conversion. If you prefer to control the GCS-8 from afar, Boss offers footswitches, expression pedals, and the GA-FC EX foot controller.
For high-quality vocals, the GSC-8 Gigcaster offers mic inputs with phantom power and high-grade preamps for crystal-clear clarity. It has a wide gain range (+70dB) to adapt to any input level. It also features vocal processing effects derived from VE vocal processors, including harmony and voice transformers, to add depth and creativity to your music or podcast. In addition to its excellent vocal quality, the Gigcaster supports audio ducking, automatically lowering background music during speaking parts to ensure a seamless show. The Talkback feature enables discrete communication between presenters, keeping the podcast focused and on topic. The Gigcaster 5 offers a streamlined approach for users who don’t require physical effect pads or extra channels, while the Gigcaster 8 provides advanced functionality for those who need it.
The specifications for the Boss GCS-8 Gigcaster 8 Livestreaming Audio Mixer/Recorder include a sample rate of 48 kHz, 24-bit AD conversion, 32-bit DA conversion, and 32-bit floating point processing. It has 20 input channels and 14 output channels through USB audio. The GCS-8 also features Bluetooth connectivity for A2DP and HFP. It supports BWF data format for recording (48 kHz, 32-bit float) and offers storage through a microSD card (sold separately). The sound pad data format is WAV (48 kHz, 16-bit linear) with internal storage of 16GB. The GCS-8 comes preloaded with various effect patches for guitar, singing, talking, and console. It offers a wide range of effects options for each category. The input and output levels, as well as the input impedance and output impedance, are specified. The GCS-8 features a color graphic LCD with touch screen controls for easy navigation. Various jacks and connectors are included, and the Gigcaster is powered by an AC adaptor or USB BUS power. It weighs 1.36 kg (3 lbs) and comes with accessories like the AC adaptor and owner’s manual. Optional accessories, like footswitches, dual footswitches, and expression pedals, are available for purchase separately.
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