Boss GCS-8 Gigcaster 8 (Return)

All-in-one USB interface

Advanced audio and control functions in a compact design

First-class sound quality with 32-bit floating-point processing and a 48 kHz sampling rate

Eight-channel audio mixer

High-impedance input for direct connection of a guitar or bass

Four XLR sockets for microphones and a stereo line input for electronic instruments

Microphone inputs with phantom power and high-quality preamps featuring low noise and a wide gain range (+70 dB)

Flagship-quality BOSS amplifiers and effects, derived from the GT-1000

Dedicated vocal effects, harmony and voice transformer functions, derived from the VE vocal processors

Ready-to-use preset libraries with optimised sound processing for guitar, bass, vocals and speech

Dedicated stereo channels for remote guests and audio streaming via Bluetooth ® from mobile devices

4.3-inch colour touchscreen for intuitive control

Independent faders and mute buttons for the eight audio input channels and the master output

Eight customisable pads for audio playback and real-time effects control (two modes, each with eight selectable banks)

Talkback function for discreet communication between presenters

Ducking function automatically lowers the volume of background music whilst speaking

On-board stereo microphone and four headphone outputs with dedicated EQs

Headphone output 1 supports a headset or in-line microphone

Also functions as a 20x14 USB audio interface for multitrack recording in music production software

Stereo or multitrack recording (32-bit/48 kHz) to an optional microSD card

Operates via USB bus power or the supplied AC adaptor

Supports hands-free operation via optional BOSS footswitches, expression pedals and a GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controller

Dedicated Gigcaster 5 app for Soundpad playback, parameter editing, backup and audio file conversion