BOSS / GCS-5

Developed for musicians, the Gigcaster 5 is a high-quality streaming mixer that compactly packs in numerous features required for streaming. With its versatile 5-channel mixer functionality, this single unit excels in a variety of situations, from live streaming and online lessons to recording.

The Gigcaster 5 incorporates amp/effects inherited from BOSS's flagship effects processor, the GT-1000, and a wide range of vocal effects from the VE series. Simply connect your guitar and microphone, and you can instantly stream your performance with high-quality sound.

Equipped with independent faders for each channel and a touch-sensitive color display, it offers intuitive and smooth operation. The Gigcaster 5 is a new solution from a musical instrument manufacturer that makes live streaming, previously considered inaccessible, incredibly accessible.

■Features

1. A compact, all-in-one solution tool for live streaming with instruments and high-quality podcasts.

2. High-quality sound achieved through a 48kHz sampling rate and 32-bit float (floating-point) internal processing.

3. Five-channel mixer function supporting various inputs.

4. Hi-Z input compatible for direct connection of guitars and basses.

5. Two XLR terminals with phantom power.

6. Low-noise, high-quality +70dB microphone preamplifier for connection of any microphone.

7. Equipped with BOSS's high-quality guitar and bass amplifiers/effects.

8. Voice effects specifically designed for vocals and conversations.

9. A variety of preset patches available for guitar, vocals, and conversations.

10. Each channel equipped with essential mixing effects such as compressor and EQ.

11. Connect mobile devices via Bluetooth? for background music. Dedicated channels to which remote guest audio can be assigned

12. Intuitive operation with a 4.3-inch color touch display

13. Five input channels and outputs, each with independent faders and mute buttons

14. Customizable effect pad function

15. Talkback function for convenient communication between broadcasters

16. Ducking function that automatically lowers background music volume when instrument or microphone signals are input

17. Two headphone jacks, including one headset-compatible jack, with independent EQ for each

18. Equipped with USB audio supporting 2MIX and multi-track recording

19. Two power supply methods: USB bus power* or the included PSD adapter *USB bus power requires a power supply of (5V/3A or higher)

20. Supports control expansion with optional GA-FC, footswitches, and expression pedals

21. By connecting the dedicated Gigcaster 5 App (Windows/macOS), you can perform audio playback via touch control and back up the unit's settings.

■Main Specifications

●Sample Rate: 48kHz

●AD Conversion: 24-bit

●DA Conversion: 32-bit

●Internal Processing: 32-bit floating-point

●USB Audio 48kHz, 32-bit Inputs: 16ch Outputs: 12ch

●Bluetooth: A2DP, HFP

●Effect Patches: GUITAR: 200 (User) + 100 (Presets), SING: 200 (User) + 30 (Presets), TALK: 200 (User) + 30 (Presets)

●Number of Simultaneously Usable Effects

GUITAR: 1 channel (DISTORTION, PREAMP, EQ, NS, PEDAL FX, FX1, FX2, FX3, DELAY/REVERB)

SING: 2 Channels (COMP, ENHANCE, DESS, EQ, NS, PITCH CORRECT, HARMONY, FX1, FX2, FX3, DELAY / REVERB)

TALK: 3 channels (COMP, ENHANCE, DESS, EQ, NS, FX1, FX2)

CONSOLE: 5 channels (COMP, ENHANCE, DESS, NS, FX)

OUTPUT: COMP, REVERB

● Nominal Input Level (Variable) GUITAR INPUT: -10dBu MIC INPUT 1, 2: -40dBu INST INPUT (L/R): -10dBu

● Input Impedance GUITAR INPUT: 1MΩ MIC INPUT 1, 2: 5.6kΩ INST INPUT (L/R): 100kΩ

● Nominal Output Level MAIN OUT L, R: -10dBu

● Output Impedance MAIN OUT L, R: 1k Ω PHONES 1, 2: 47 Ω

●Recommended Load Impedance MAIN OUT L, R: 10kΩ or higher

●Display: Color graphic LCD (480 x 272 dots) with touchscreen

●Controls: CH1-5 Edit Buttons, OUTPUT Edit Button, CH1-5 Mute Button, OUTPUT Mute Button, CH1-5 Monitor Button,

EFFECTS Button, SOUND Button, CH1-5 Fader, OUTPUT Fader, Headphone 1, 2 Knobs

●Connection Terminals: Guitar Terminal: Standard Type, Microphone 1-2 Terminals: XLR Type, Balanced, Phantom Power: DC 48V 10mA Max

Instrument (L, R) Terminals: Standard Type, MAIN OUT (L, R) Terminals: Standard Type, Headphone 1 Terminal: Stereo Mini Type (CTIA)

Headphone 2 Terminals: Stereo mini type, FOOT SW terminal: TRS standard type, USB terminal: USB Type-C, DC IN terminal

●Power supply: AC adapter (PSD-100), USB bus power

●Current consumption: 1.6A (with phantom power on), 1.5A (with phantom power off)

●Dimensions: 177 (W) x 216 (D) x 78 (H) mm

●Weight: 0.96 kg

●Accessories: AC adapter (PSD-100), instruction manual, ""Safety Precautions"" leaflet, warranty card

●Optional accessories: Footswitch: FS-5U, Dual footswitch: FS-6, Expression pedal: FV-500L / 500H, Roland EV-5

Foot controller: GA-FC