Mix and Add Effects to Your Livestreams Like Never Before
Livestream performances and video creation demand a lot: interfacing, effects management mixing, external devices — the list goes on. But with the BOSS Gigcaster 8 Streaming Mixer at the helm of your workstation, you can account for all the details with zero stress. Input your instrument of choice, be it a piano, guitar, bass, a pair of mics, or all of the above! There are even jacks for USB devices, a headset, and three sets of headphones, plus integrated Bluetooth connectivity. An array of mutable sliders make leveling a breeze and can be peak tracked via an onboard color screen display. And since BOSS knows effects, you can bet they packed the Gigcaster 8 to the brim! With a staggering 100 guitar presets and 30 complementing singing and talking effects — plus room to expand — the Gigcaster supplies an ultra-high-quality effects section. Long-distance jam sessions, streamed performances, podcasts, and online lessons — the BOSS Gigcaster 8 from Sweetwater is ready to accommodate!
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Connections for days
This BOSS 8-channel streaming mixer provides a platform for plenty of connections to work with. Four XLR/TRS combo jacks offer ample space for microphones and line connections, letting you Gigcast with guests and utilize headphone connections with independent levelers and EQs to create a stream that gets everyone on the same sonic page. Plug in your guitar or bass to the instrument jack for smooth DI sounds, or groove out with your keyboard — even simultaneously. A USB-C jack and Bluetooth connectivity mean effortless leveling from smartphones and other devices to help keep your streams balanced on all fronts. Even operate hands-free with your BOSS footswitch or expression pedal of choice!
Quality mixing and interfacing made easy
Each channel within the Gigcaster 8 provides a mute control and dedicated sliders for leveling within the mix, all reflected on the digital color display to help you accurately compare the performance of each source. All XLR inputs supply phantom power with premium preamps and low-noise engineering, ensuring that vocals always sound their best. Operating with 32-bit floating-point processing and a 48kHz sampling rate, you can expect extraordinary clarity and sound replication from all the sources you’re working with. There's also an onboard stereo microphone, and you can even record live stereo and multi-track audio directly to microSD. The details of each mix can go mobile, too, thanks to the Gigcaster 8 app for Mac/PC, which provides conveniences like parameter editing and audio file conversion.
Want a solution for recording your latest projects while the camera’s off but don’t want to double up on gear? The Gigcaster 8 functions wonderfully as an audio interface in addition to a mixer, allowing you to easily multitrack right to your DAW. Talk about a space saver!
Massive effects section
Limitless creative potential awaits with the Gigcaster 8’s incredible onboard effects library. Choose between 100 guitar/bass effects, and amp presets straight from the GT-1000 Multi-effects Processor, not to mention the 30 singing and 30 talking effects that channel BOSS VE vocal processors. That’s enough to cover all of your musical streaming bases and then some, with 200 available preset slots in each category for near-endless user integration. You can add a live element to your effects customization with effect pads on-screen. Remote rehearsals and long-distance jam sessions just got way more exciting!
Additionally, a grid of eight color-coded effect pads lines the bottom of the Gigcaster 8, providing quick and in-reach triggering for your favorite effects and sounds. It’s perfect for devising a custom pedalboard while playing or cueing sound effects while podcasting.
Crafted for creators
The Gigcaster 8 is a match made in heaven for content creators worldwide. It’s the perfect companion for lessons, tutorials, live groove sessions, or even a mixable workstation that properly levels your on-hand axe, keyboard, or other devices. Built-in automatic ducking allows your background music to take the passenger seat when you start talking to eliminate intrusions during key points and narration. At the same time, a dedicated talkback feature makes for convenient undetected communication between all parties involved. Are you planning your next wave of videos, livestreams, or podcast ideas? Use the BOSS Gigcaster 8 — and thank us later!
BOSS Gigcaster 8 Features:
- 8-channel audio mixer for streaming and podcasting
- Doubles as an audio interface for direct multi-tracking to your DAW
- 4 low-noise, phantom power XLR/TRS combo inputs for microphones and line-level connections
- Instrument jack for connecting a guitar/bass
- USB-C connection and integrated Bluetooth enable smartphone and external device usage
- Footswitch input for hands-free operation with BOSS footswitches and expression pedals
- 4 3.5mm headphone jacks with independent volume controls and EQs provide a well-accommodating experience for guests
- Onboard stereo microphone plus live stereo and multitrack recording straight to microSD
- Per-channel volume sliders, mute controls, and a color display screen create an easily navigable user interface
- 32-bit floating-point processing and a 48kHz sampling rate deliver the utmost sound clarity
- Gigcaster 8 app for Mac/PC allows for remote parameter editing and audio file conversion
- 100 guitar/bass presets for effects and amplifiers provided by the BOSS GT-1000 Multi-effects Processor, with 200 available user slots
- 30 singing and 30 talking presets provided by VE vocal processors, with 200 available user slots each
- 8-trigger customizable effects pad section offers fast access to favored effects and sound cues
- Automatic ducking prioritizes vocal-to-background music volume ratio
- Talkback permits private communication between streamers
