T8S ToneMatch mixer

Take control of your music with T4S and T8S ToneMatch mixers, compact 4 and 8 channel interfaces designed for performers. Engineered with powerful DSP engines and intuitive user controls, they offer studio-quality EQ, dynamics and effects processing. Sound great with integrated Bose^® ToneMatch processing and zEQ, especially when connected to a Bose L1 or F1 system for full end-to-end tonal control. Play confidently on stage with these rugged ToneMatch mixers using tactile controls, easy-to-read LED displays and scene recall. ToneMatch mixers, the ultimate on-stage companions for performing artists.

Powerful Audio Processing: Elevate your performances with updated, studio-quality effects and advanced digital audio processing. Never run out of options with channel-independent EQ, dynamics, and effects. Get your perfect sound fast with Bose ToneMatch processing for natural-sounding vocals and instruments, while zEQ focuses your tone for effective adjustments on the fly. When used with Bose L1 and F1 systems, the T4S mixer allows full end-to-end optimization of your sound.

Easy Live Streaming: A Bose T4S ToneMatch mixer is the perfect audio interface for live streaming your performances on platforms like Facebook and Instagram Live. Connect easily to your Mac or PC with the onboard USB interface. Then use the studio-quality microphone pre-amps, phantom power, EQ, dynamics, and effects to take control of your sound and bring your live stream to life.

Seamless Live Control: The T4S integrates with your performance using illuminated, tactile controls and indicators for spontaneous sound adjustments, even on dimly lit stages. Jump into settings with the fast-learning, intuitive control interface. Additional features like tap tempo delay, built-in chromatic tuner, and recallable scenes makes it easy to be ready to play. The T4S is the ultimate on-stage companion for performing artists.

High-Density Connectivity: For its size, the stereo T4S mixer gives you unprecedented connectivity with control. Four main channels feature high-quality audio preamps with XLR-combo jacks for microphones or instruments, and switchable phantom power. Additionally, the T4S offers two aux sends, two aux inputs, stereo balanced outputs, two ToneMatch outputs for digital audio (with remote power), USB-A and -B for USB drive playback or PC/Mac interfacing, a dedicated headphone jack, and balanced 1/4-inch TRS analog outputs.

Convenient Gig-Ready Features: Rugged and ready to go, the T4S includes a protective magnetic cover and a ToneMatch cable for connecting directly to a Bose L1 PRO system, providing a convenient single-cable connection for digital audio and power. A bottom insert allows you to use standard mounting accessories to keep the T4S within reach.

The T4S and the T8S both have the same compact interface, tactile knobs and advanced digital audio processing, yet the T8S gives you an expanded channel count with four more mic/line inputs and a total of four Aux sends. The T8S also includes an output meter to visually monitor your output level. The T4S can receive power and send digital audio to a Bose L1 PRO System when using the included ToneMatch cable. The T8S comes standard with a universal power supply and does not offer a ToneMatch link.

ToneMatch presets are designed for specific instruments and microphones for use with the Bose L1 PRO Systems, S1 Pro or F1 system. ToneMatch presets are available for each channel and instantly bring you closer to the true sound of your voice or instrument—all at the touch of a button. When you select a proprietary ToneMatch preset for your microphone or instrument, you are tapping into a powerful technology, available only from Bose.

Ordinary tone controls are generic by design: “High,” “Mid” and “Low” controls are spread out across the entire musical spectrum. Proprietary zEQ automatically shifts the range of these controls so that they correspond directly to the range of your voice or instrument. zEQ gives you more precise control over your tone, making it easy to fine-tune your sound.

Adjust the output volume of the source instrument to normal operating volume, or sing into the microphone using your loudest level. Make sure that the Master volume and the channel volume on the T4S/T8S are set to 0. While playing your instrument/audio sources as loudly as you would during a performance, turn the Trim control on applicable channel of the T4S/T8S clockwise until the signal/clip indicator glows green. If the indicator flashes red or glows steady red, turn the trim control counterclockwise to decrease the level until it’s most always green.

These are direct output signals that can be taken pre or post mix and connected to a number of different devices including personal monitors, amplifiers or recording devices. Aux outputs accept 1/4-inch TRS balanced cables.

Inputs 1–4 (1–8 with the T8S) are analog inputs channels with a combination input connector. This connector supports either balanced XLR audio cables or 1/4-inch balanced (TRS) or unbalanced (TS) cables. Easily connect multiple sources with the added flexibility of accepting either balanced XLR audio cables or 1/4-inch balanced or unbalanced cables. Aux input channels 5 & 6 (9 & 10, T8S only) accept a 1/4-inch balanced or unbalanced cable. Both inputs are independent of each other and can have separate volumes and pans. These stereo inputs are useful for connecting the outputs from PC audio interfaces, mixing consoles and keyboards/synths.

Access the global preferences menu to confirm which interchangeable ToneMatch preset banks are loaded on the system. Use the rotary encoder to select the global Prefs mode. Press Menu button to select menu list, then rotate the Select button to scroll through the list and highlight the ToneMatch description.

The T4S/T8S is equipped with a USB interface that may be connected to a PC. Check the product webpage for the T4S/T8S for periodic updates on preset availability.

The T4S/T8S contains five Bose scenes each, which have specific default processing configurations for various applications intended as a starting point in achieving great sound. The T4S Bose scenes are Singer/songwriter, DJ/playback, Drums and bass, Electric works and Factory settings. The T8S Bose scenes are Full Band, String Band, Stereo DJ, Electronic and Factory settings.

T4S:

Bose Scene 01 — Singer/songwriter

Bose Scene 02 — DJ/playback — Bose Scene 02 is designed for singer/songwriter playing keyboard or guitar and sometimes accompanied by an MP3 track

Bose Scene 03 — Drums and bass — Bose Scene 03 is designed for a DJ event or any audio playback need. This setup uses two microphones and either an MP3 player, mixer or laptop PC.

Bose Scene 04 — Electric works — Bose Scene 04 is set up for a bass guitar, kick drum, and either an MP3 player or laptop PC.

Bose Scene 05 — Factory settings —

Bose Scene 05 is designed for electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitar and keyboard.

This scene restores the T4 mixer to the settings it had when it left the factory. Loading this scene erases any changes you previously made.

T8S

Bose Scene 01 — Full Band — Bose Scene 01 is designed for a full trio band with drums, bass, guitar and three vocal mics. This setup also uses aux 9/10 for backing tracks or set break music.

Bose Scene 02 — String Band — Bose Scene 02 is designed for a string band with a hand drum, bass, guitars, mandolin and vocal mics.

Bose Scene 03 — Stereo DJ — Bose Scene 03 is designed for a DJ to run multiple sources in a stereo configuration. It also has four vocal mics for any MC’s or announcements.

Bose Scene 04 — Electronic — Bose Scene 04 is designed for an electronic band. It has stereo source input, two stereo keyboard inputs and two vocal mics.

Bose Scene 05 — Factory Reset — This scene restores the T8S mixer to the settings it had when it left the factory. Loading this scene erases any changes you previously made.

The T4S/T8S allows the user to easily store, recall and edit performance scenes (a snapshot of the complete state of the unit) into five user-defined scenes. User-defined scenes help achieve consistent sound with minimal configuration. After editing a Bose scene to your preference, you may re-save it as a user-defined scene, allowing you to easily recall it later. This greatly reduces the amount of configuration required.

A shared scene is a single user scene that you can send out of the T4S/T8S to a PC when using the ToneMatch updater software. This allows you to share the scene with other members of the user community. To obtain software, please go to the product webpage for the T4S/T8S.

Yes. The user may run multiple effects on one channel while simultaneously running a set of completely different effects on each of the other channels. Each effect type has designated user-adjustable parameters, which also may vary from channel to channel.

Yes. The Aux outputs on the T4S/T8S allow you to send selected input channels to separate mixes by accessing the Aux menu under PAN/AUX. You then can determine if the signal will be Dry (after preamp), Pre (includes EQ and FX) or Post (after fader).

Refer to the owner’s guide on the product webpage for the T4S/T8S for more information on interfacing instruments with the ToneMatch mixers.

Yes. The T4S/T8S is available for purchase separately and may be used with a Bose L1 PRO System, S1 Pro or F1 system. When a ToneMatch mixer is connected to one of these systems, ToneMatch processing delivers an optimized experience. ToneMatch mixers can also be used with non-Bose PA systems by using analog connections and an external ToneMatch power supply (ships only with the T8S model).

At Bose, we recognize that customers may want to experience Bose portable PA components in their own environment with their specific gear. That is why we offer the ability for you to purchase and use the system in your specific application for up to 45 days. If for any reason you are not satisfied, you may return it for a refund. This offer is exclusive to Bose direct sales channels.

Order it and try it for 45 days, directly from Bose Corporation. We encourage customers to experience the T4S/T8S mixers in their own environment with their specific gear. That is why we offer the ability for you to purchase and use the system in your specific application for up to 45 days, and if for any reason you are not satisfied, you may return it for a refund. This offer is exclusive to Bose direct sales channels. Optionally, you can easily try out the product at participating MI retailers.

The T4S comes with a magnetic protective cover. The T4S comes also with a ToneMatch cable. T8S comes with both the magnetic protective cover and a universal power supply.

ToneMatch Power Supply: Comes standard with the T8S mixer, optional for the T4S mixer when used without a Bose L1 Pro System.

ToneMatch Carry Case: A hard-shell briefcase with handle and available storage for cables for the T4S/T8S mixers.