Boss GCS-5 Gigcaster5

Boss GCS-5 Gigcaster5 livestream audio mixer

Standard features:

• All-in-one USB interface designed for live streaming/Five-channel audio mixer and numerous sound processing tools
• It features advanced audio control and features in a compact footprint while saving space
• Premium sound quality with 32-bit floating point processing and 48 kHz sampling rate
• High impedance input for direct connection of a guitar or bass
• Equipped with two XLR jacks for microphones and stereo line input for electric instruments
• The microphone inputs have phantom power, and the high-quality preamps have low noise and a wide gain range (+70 dB)
• High-quality BOSS amps and effects inherited from the GT-1000
• Specialized vocal effects for vocals and conversations, with various presets and patches for guitar, vocals and conversations, derived from the popular VE series
• Dedicated stereo channels for Bluetooth® and USB audio
• 4.3" color touch screen for intuitive control
• Independent faders and mute buttons for the five audio input channels and the master output
• On-screen effects pads for customizable control of live effects
• Talkback feature for discreet communication between presenters
• Ducking function for automatically reducing the volume of background music while speaking
• Two headphone outputs with dedicated EQs, 1 headphone output accepting a headset or inline microphone
• Also works as a 16x12 USB audio interface for multitrack recording in music production software
• Supports hands-free operation via optional BOSS switches, expression pedals and a GA-FC/GA-FC EX pedalboard (not included)
• Gigcaster 5 dedicated app for audio playback, parameter editing, backup and conversion of audio files

Specifications:

• Audio mixer
• Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
• AD/DA conversion: 24-bit/32-bit
• Processing: 32-bit floating point
• USB audio interface: 16 ch In / 12 ch Out
• Bluetooth: A2DP, HFP
• Effect Patches:
  • Guitar: 200 (User) + 100 (Preset)
  • Scales: 200 (User) + 30 (Preset)
  • Speech: 200 (User) + 30 (Preset)
• Number of effects:
  • Guitar: 1 CH (DISTORTION, PREAMP, EQ, NS, PEDAL FX, FX1, FX2, FX3, DELAY/REVERB)
  • Scales: 2 CH (COMP, NHANCE, DESS, EQ, NS, PITCH CORRECT, HARMONY, FX1, FX2, FX3, DELAY/REVERB)
  • Speech: 3 CH (COMP, ENHANCE, DESS, EQ, NS, FX1, FX2)
  • Console: 5 CH (COMP, ENHANCE, DESS, NS, FX)
  • Output: COMP, REVERB
• Nominal input level (adjustable):
  • Guitar Input: -10 dBu
  • Input Mic 1, 2: -40 dBu
  • Inst Input (L/R): -10 dBu
• Input Impedance:
  • Guitar Input: 1M ohms
  • Input Mic 1, 2: 5.6k ohms
  • Inst Input (L/R): 100k ohms
• Nominal output level: Main Out L, R: -10 dBu
• Output Impedance:
  • Main Out L, R: 1 k ohms
  • Phones 1, 2: 47 ohms
• Recommended Impedance: Main Out L, R: 10 k ohms or higher
• Display: Color graphic LCD (480 x 272 dots), touch screen
• Orders:
  • CH 1--5 Edit button, Output Edit button
  • CH 1--5 Mute button, Output Mute button
  • CH 1--5 Monitor button
  • Buttons: Effects, Sound
  • CH 1--5 Level Faders, Output Level Faders
  • Headphone knobs - Level 1, 2
• Connectors:
  • Guitar jack: jack 6.3 mm phone type
  • Mic 1, 2 jacks: XLR, balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max
  • Inst jacks (L, R): jack 6.3 mm phone type
  • Main Out jacks (L, R): jack 6.3 mm phone type
  • Headphone jack 1: mini stereo, phone type (CTIA)
  • Headphone jack 2: mini stereo, phone type
  • Plug for FOOT SW: 6.3 mm TRS, phone type
  • USB port: USB-C(R)
  • DC IN jack
• Power supply: AC power supply (PSD series), USB BUS
• Power consumption:
  • 1.6 A (with phantom power)
  • 1.5 A (without phantom power)
• Dimensions: 177 x 216 x 78 mm
• Weight: 0.96 kg
• Accessories: power supply, user manual, "Safe use" leaflet