custom systems
Purpose-built playback, wireless, and backline systems designed for performance, reliability, and creative flow.
At Eights Creative, we design and build custom systems that balance precision engineering with real-world usability. Every project starts by understanding how you work, perform, and travel, then translating that into a system that feels seamless, looks professional, and performs with total consistency. From touring playback rigs to hybrid studio setups, our goal is to build solutions that disappear into your workflow and let your creativity take the lead.
Why Custom?
Purpose-Driven Design.
A playback rig or pedalboard isn’t just a collection of parts. It’s a system that supports the way you create, perform, and deliver sound. We approach every build as a collaboration, combining technical accuracy with practical experience from the stage, the studio, and the road.
Our Approach
Workflow-first engineering — We start with your goals and your environment, not a template.
Reliable performance — Clean signal paths, secure power, and tested redundancy are standard, not upgrades.
Built for travel — Compact, durable, and optimized for consistent performance anywhere in the world.
Professional finish — Every system is hand-built, fully labeled, and wired with clarity and intent.
Scalable and adaptable — Designed to evolve with your gear, shows, and creative direction.
Custom systems give you full control over your signal flow and stage experience. Nothing extra, nothing missing, exactly what you need.
Our Process
Designed. Built. Delivered.
Every project begins with a conversation. We learn about your workflow, your technical needs, and the challenges you face on stage or on tour. From there, we design, build, and test a system that’s tailored to your performance and production environment.
Discover – We define your goals, preferred gear, and use cases.
Design – We develop signal flow diagrams and hardware layouts that prioritize reliability and simplicity.
Build – Every connection, cable, and panel is assembled by hand and tested for consistency and safety.
Deliver – Your system arrives ready for use, labeled, documented, and fully tested.
Built in Toronto, used everywhere.
pre-built systems
Simplified Solutions.
Sometimes the right move is something fast, proven, and ready to go. Our Pre-Built Systems are standard configurations based on our most requested setups. Each one is designed with the same care and quality as our custom builds, making them ideal for rehearsals, rentals, or artists who want a reliable foundation to start from.
Captain for Artists
Starting at $3899 CAD
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Capable of 12-Channels of redundant audio, the Captain for Artists is perfect for musicians, playback engineers, and musical directors who need a straight forward solution to running tracks on stage.
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Eights Captain 3U in Carry-on Pelican Vault V525
iConnectivity PlayAUDIO1U
Radial POWER-1 Power Supply
Locking True1 Power & Ethernet Ports
Cable accessory kit: two (2) USB-C cables, one (1) 10ft 12-ch XLR Snake, one (1) 10ft True1 Power Cable
Captain for Artists: Admiral Edition
Starting at $5899 CAD
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For the artists who want to elevate their show further, the Admiral Edition includes an additional wireless vocal microphone and Universal Audio Apollo for zero-latency live vocal processing.
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Eights Captain 3U in Carry-on Pelican Vault V525
iConnectivity PlayAUDIO1U
Universal Audio Apollo Solo
Sennheiser EW-D 835-S Wireless Microphone
Loaded patch panel: Vocal I/O with spare split, locking True1 power, and two locking ethernet ports
Cable accessory kit: two (2) USB-C cables, one (1) 10ft 12-ch XLR Snake, one (1) 10ft True1 Power Cable
Scout for Stage
Starting at $2199 CAD
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Keep your stage in sync: with one Cat5 cable from your Captain, you can easily deploy MIDI data across your stage to keyboards, pedalboards and effects units. Make it even easier by using the included MIDI over XLR adapters.
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Eights Scout 3U in Carry-on Pelican Vault V525
iConnectivity MioXM
10” 2U Storage Drawer
7-port panel with locking True1 power, locking Ethernet, USB Host port, and four MIDI via XLR ports
Cable accessory kit: one (1) USB cable, two (2) sets of MIDI-to-XLR Adapters (M/F), one (1) 10ft True1 Power Cable
Scout for Stage: Admiral Edition
Starting at $2899 CAD
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The ultimate recon unit. The Admiral Edition gives you the tools to create a complete neural network on stage by giving you extra MIDI ports, power outlets and network connections for daisy-chaining to other systems.
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Eights Scout 3U in Carry-on Pelican Vault V525
iConnectivity MioXM
NETGEAR 5-port GS305 Switch
Furman AC 215A Power Supply
Loaded 14-port panel: one (1) locking True1 power input, six (6) MIDI via XLR Ports, three (3) Locking Ethernet Ports, three (3) USB Hosts ports
Cable accessory kit: one (1) USB, three (3) pairs of MIDI-to-XLR Adapters (M/F), one (1) 10ft True1 Power Cable
You can start with a pre-built system and evolve it into a full custom build when your needs grow.
The Beaches - Fly-out System Pack
Ideal for streamlined fly-out shows and split dates, this system included redundant pedalboards with Neural DSP Quad Cortex units, a Circle Three Designs rack for wireless instruments and vocals, an iConnectivity PlayAudio12 playback rack, and custom looms for quick setup. our goal was to maintain the band's analog feel while offering digital solutions, easy tone matching, and future MIDI integration.
Erica Fox - Quad Cortex Fly-out
We crafted a flexible, streamlined travel pedalboard for Erica Fox (Devon Cole, Fefe Dobson, Ari Hicks), perfect for her demanding road schedule. Key features include a combo jack for seamless instrument or wireless switching, worldwide power compatibility, and stereo XLR outputs. The board also supports MIDI changes with custom adapters. Housed in a retrofitted Pelican 1510 case, it’s built to withstand travel while delivering top-notch performance.
Montel Manhertz - Carry-on Playback Essentials
We created a custom carry-on playback system for Montel Manhertz (Jessie Reyez & Karan Aujla), featuring an XLR panel with 12 outputs of redundant audio, USB and RTP connections, and locking True1 power. The setup also included a custom 12-channel XLR loom and was housed in a retrofitted Nanuk 935 case with a dedicated laptop storage compartment. This build ensured reliability and portability for seamless performances on tour.
dream beyond the build
The rigs and systems you see here are just the beginning. Every artist has unique needs, and we’re here to create custom solutions that fit your vision perfectly. Whether you're dreaming of something completely new or reimagining your current setup, we’re ready to collaborate and bring it to life.
rentals
Need a quick solution? Rent one of our compact and flyable kits, ready for you to plug in and hit play.
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playback essentials kit
Up to 14-channels of redundant audio, MIDI over DIN or RTP.
includes:
iConnectivity PlayAUDIO1U, Radial-1 power conditioner, 12-channel XLR snake, two USB-C cables, Pelican Air 1535 carry-on case.
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in-ear monitor kit
Up to 32-channels of audio and eight stereo monitor mixes.
Includes:
Midas M32C, Midas DL32, locking True1 power cable, wi-fi hub, iPad Air with Mixing Station app, hardshell carrying case.
Optional add-on: 32-channel split snake.
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performer kit
One stereo wireless in-ear monitor mix plus one wireless vocal or instrument channel, ideal for vocalists or solo performers.
Includes:
Sennheiser G4-A IEM transmitter and pack, Sennheiser EW 100 G4-A wireless instrument transmitter (with e845 microphone or instrument pack), locking PowerCon cable, Sennheiser ¼” wave antennas, AA batteries, SKB 2U carry-on case.
