For today's musician, the internet is a powerful platform. You need powerful tools to help you take advantage of that platform. You need the Gigcatser 8.An all-in-one audio command center built for musicians who stream, teach, produce, and create music-focused content, the Gigcaster 8 offers pro-level audio capture and control in a single, compact desktop unit. Gigcaster gives you full tactile control with faders, knobs, eight assignable pads, and a bright touchscreen so you can create in the moment.Plug in a guitar or bass and go straight into premium BOSS amps and effects from the GT-1000, no pedals needed. You get 100 ready-to-play presets, 200 user slots, a built-in tuner, and support for hands-free control using footswitches, expression pedals, or a GA-FC/GA-FC EX controller (each sold separately).Four XLR/TRS combo inputs with high-grade mic pres allow quick, easy integration of mics, instruments, and collaborators. Vocals benefit from VE-series processing, including compression, pitch correction, harmonies, reverb, and fun voice-transforming effects. Add keyboards or drum machines through the line inputs, stream audio or remote guests via Bluetooth or wired connection, and mix up to eight sources simultaneously.Gigcaster 8 also works as a 20×14 USB audio interface for multitrack recording, preserves quality with 32-bit float processing at 48 kHz, and can record stereo or multitrack directly to microSD. It includes four headphone outputs, an onboard stereo mic, talkback, ducking, and a dedicated app for deeper editing and backup.The world is full of beautiful noise. Capture and share it with Gigcaster 8.Boss GCS-8 IncludesAC adaptor: PSD seriesOwner's ManualLeaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"Boss GCS-8 FeaturesAll-in-one USB interface solution designed for online musicians, music educators, podcasters, and music-focused content creatorsPremium sound quality with 32-bit floating-point processing and 48 kHz sampling rateEight-channel audio mixer and numerous sound-shaping toolsHigh-impedance input for direct connection of a guitar or bassFour XLR/TRS combo jacks for mics and electronic instrumentsMic inputs feature phantom power and high-grade preamps with low noise and wide gain range (+70 dB)Flagship-quality BOSS amps and effects derived from the GT-1000Dedicated vocal effects, harmony, and voice transformer functions derived from VE vocal processorsReady-to-go preset libraries provide optimized sound processing for guitar, bass, singing, and speakingDedicated stereo channels for remote guests and mobile device audio streamed via Bluetooth® or a wired connection4.3-inch color touch display for intuitive controlIndependent faders and mute buttons for the eight audio input channels and master outputEight customizable pads for audio playback and real-time effects control (two modes with eight selectable banks in each)Talkback function for discrete communication between presentersDucking function automatically lowers the background music volume while speakingOnboard stereo microphone and four headphone outputs with dedicated EQsFront-panel headphones output supports a headset mic or inline micAlso works as a 20x14 USB audio interface for multitrack recording in music production softwareRecord live stereo or multitrack audio (32-bit/48 kHz) to an optional microSD cardRuns on USB bus power* or included AC adaptorSupports hands-free operation via optional BOSS footswitches, expression pedals, and a GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controllerDedicated Gigcaster 8 App for parameter editing, backup, and audio file conversion*Minimum requirement for USB bus power: 5 V/3 A.Boss GCS-8 SpecificationsSampling Rate: 48 kHzAD Conversion: 24 bitsDA Conversion: 32 bitsProcessing: 32-bit floating pointUSB AudioInput: 20 chOutput: 14 chBluetooth: A2DP, HFPRecordingData Format: BWF (48 kHz, 32-bit float)Storage: microSD card (sold separately)Sound PadData Format: WAV (48 kHz, 16-bit linear)Storage: internal storage(16GB)Effect PatchesGUITAR: 200 (User) + 100 (Preset)SING: 200 (User) + 30 (Preset)TALK: 200 (User) + 30 (Preset)Number of EffectsGUITAR: 1 ch (DISTORTION PREAMP EQ NS PEDAL FX FX1 FX2 FX3 DELAY/REVERB)SING: 2 ch (COMP ENHANCE DESS EQ NS PITCH CORRECT HARMONY FX1 FX2 FX3 DELAY/REVERB)TALK: 4 ch (COMP ENHANCE DESS EQ NS FX1 FX2)CONSOLE: 7 ch (COMP ENHANCE DESS NS FX)FX: 1 ch (for SOUND PAD)OUTPUT: COMP, REVERBNominal Input Level(Adjustable)GUITAR INPUT: -10 dBuINPUT 1--4 (XLR type): -40 dBuINPUT 1--4 (TRS type): -10 dBuMOBILE IN: -20 dBuInput ImpedanceGUITAR INPUT: 1M ohmsINPUT 1--4 (XLR type): 5.6 k ohmsINPUT 1--4 (TRS type):27 k ohmsMOBILE IN: 22 k ohmsNominal Output Level: MAIN OUT L, R: -10 dBuOutput ImpedanceMAIN OUT L, R: 1 k ohmsPHONES1--4: 47 ohmsRecommended Load Impedance: MAIN OUT L, R: 10 k ohms or greaterDisplay: Color Graphic LCD (480 x 272 dots) Touch screenControlsCH1--8 Edit buttons, OUTPUT Edit button,CH1--8 Mute buttons, OUTPUT Mute button,CH1--8 Monitor buttons,Talkback button,Rec button,Mark ... Boss