BOSS Gigcaster 8 | 8-Channel Audio Streaming Mixer with Direct Guitar/Bass Input | 4 XLR/TRS Combo Inputs | Built-In Stereo Mic | 8 SFX Pads | 20x14 USB Audio Interface | Onboard Recording | Bluetooth

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Each model offers multiple input channels for plugging in XLR mics and instruments, along with Bluetooth connectivity so you can mix in audio from a mobile or other device. On the surface, it has four combo XLR/jack inputs on its back along with a single jack input for a guitar on the front. With its ready-to-go preset library of optimised sounds for guitars, singing and speaking, the GSC-8 lets you simply plug in, play, and create! Microphone, line-level and instrument sources can be connected directly, with the onboard preamps capable of supplying phantom power and providing up to 70dB of gain. Each model delivers a range of professional sound tools, music playback functions, and mixing features in a single desktop hub.

Of course, you're not limited to the presets - you can get as deep with your signal chain as you'd like in the edit window, or using the dedicated Gigcaster app.Our weekly education streams on the GI YouTube channel quickly grew into a community of like-minded guitar players, and Monday nights quickly became a highlight of my week. Offering 32-bit/48 kHz audio quality, Gigcaster 8 is a recording powerhouse for capturing livestreams, archiving jams, or creating full song productions. It comes with a power supply but can also power over USB, which helpfully means one less trailing wire to worry about. Tap into broadcast-quality XLR mic sounds with two low-noise preamps, wide dynamic range, and phantom power support. Andertons Music Company is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm registration number 716155.

If you’re recording directly to the SD card slot, you can drag the audio files across to your computer afterwards and into a DAW or other editor to work on them. Though we don’t find any issues streaming directly into Cubase, you might arguably reduce the complexity of a session by using the SD card – if nothing else, it allows you to do your recording without even needing a computer, which can be a bonus if you’re travelling or are short on space. To see the full details of how your data is managed, as well as your rights, please view our full privacy policy . MIDI over USB is supported as well, providing advanced control of music, video, and streaming applications that respond to MIDI commands.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. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought! You can go even further with the Gigcaster 8 App, tweaking various parameters on your computer’s screen as you work. The more compact Gigcaster 5 drops the channel count to five and gives you a direct guitar/bass input, two XLR inputs, stereo line input, eight virtual sound/effect pads and 16x12 USB audio interfacing. Compact five-channel streaming mixer with a direct guitar/bass input, two XLR inputs, stereo line input, eight virtual sound/effect pads, 16x12 USB audio interface, and more.

You must be employed at least 16 hours per week, self-employed, retired in receipt of a pension or receiving disability payments.Gigcaster 8 is a powerful all-in-one audio command center purpose-built for musicians who livestream and create audio and video content. I’ve been playing the piano, gigging in bands and failing to finish tracks at home for more than 30 years, 24 of which I’ve also spent writing about music and the ever-changing technology used to make it. Or use Gigcaster offline to develop high-quality creative content for distribution on social media and music streaming services.