BOSS GIGCASTER 5 (GCS-5)

★An all-in-one solution for live performance streaming

The Gigcaster 5 is a high-quality streaming mixer designed for musicians, packed with numerous features essential for streaming. With its versatile five-channel mixer, it's perfect for a wide range of situations, from live streaming to online lessons and recording. It features built-in amps and effects from BOSS' flagship GT-1000 effects processor and a wide range of vocal effects from the VE series. Simply connect your guitar and microphone and you'll instantly stream your performance with high-quality sound.

Featuring independent faders for each channel and a touch-enabled color display, the Gigcaster 5 offers intuitive and smooth operation. It's a new solution from a musical instrument manufacturer that makes live streaming, previously a daunting task, much more accessible.

Standard Features
◎ A compact, all-in-one solution for live streaming using instruments and high-quality podcasts ◎ High-quality sound thanks to a sampling rate of 48 kHz and internal 32-bit float processing ◎ 5-channel mixer functionality compatible with a variety of inputs ◎ Hi-Z input compatible inputs for connecting guitars and basses directly ◎ Two XLR terminals with phantom power ◎ Low-noise, high-quality +70 dB microphone preamps support connection of any microphone ◎ Equipped with high-quality BOSS guitar and bass amps/effects ◎ Voice effects specialized for vocals and dialogue ◎ A wide variety of preset patches for guitar, vocals, and dialogue ◎ Each channel is equipped with essential effects for mixing, such as compressors and EQs ◎ Dedicated channels for connecting mobile devices via Bluetooth and assigning background music or remote guest audio ◎ Intuitive operability with a 4.3-inch color touch display ◎ Five input channels and outputs, each equipped with independent faders and mute buttons ◎ Effect pad function with freely customizable settings ◎ Talkback function for convenient communication between streamers ◎ Ducking function that automatically lowers the volume of background music when an instrument or microphone signal is input ◎ Two headphone jacks, including one headset compatible jack, each with its own independent EQ
◎ Equipped with USB audio for 2MIX and multi-track recording ◎ Dual power supply via USB bus power* or the included PSD adapter ◎ Supports expanded control with optional GA-FC, foot switch, and expression pedal ◎ Connecting the dedicated Gigcaster 5 App (Windows/macOS) allows for touch-based audio playback and backup of unit settings

*USB bus power operation requires a power supply of (5V/3A or more).

● Instantly broadcast your guitar performance
The Gigcaster 5 features a dedicated jack on the front panel for direct connection to a guitar or bass. This channel features numerous amps and effects inherited from BOSS's flagship model, the GT-1000. With 100 pre-installed patches, you can instantly broadcast your performance by simply connecting your guitar. You can also save up to 200 user patches. A built-in tuner, essential for performance, is also included. Connecting an optional GA-FC, footswitch, or expression pedal lets you control sounds, start/stop backing tracks, and more with your feet. Gi

High-quality sound from microphones and synthesizers
The Gigcaster 5 features an excellent microphone preamplifier for low-noise, clear audio distribution. A wide +70dB gain range allows you to connect any microphone. Two XLR jacks with phantom power support, making it compatible with condenser microphones. It also comes with built-in effects for vocal performances and live streaming. These effects are useful for a variety of scenarios, including enhancing the quality of your singing, adding harmonies, and altering the character of your speaking voice with a voice changer effect. You can also connect instruments like synthesizers to the instrument L/R jacks, allowing you to stream small sessions.

The Gigcaster 5 integrates your audio environment with its compact yet versatile mixer functionality, allowing you to control all the audio around your desk. Equipped with five channels in total: three for microphones and instruments, Bluetooth, and USB. You can aggregate and mix various sources on the Gigcaster 5. The multi-track USB audio function also allows you to send each channel and the mixed audio to your PC for use in live streaming, DAW recording, online meetings, and more. Each channel is recognized as an independent device on your PC, allowing you to specify which channels to use for each piece of software. You can also control the mix from the Gigcaster 5 by assigning the audio played by each piece of software to the Gigcaster 5's channels.

●Convenient features packed into a compact design. This small unit is packed with features convenient for streaming. Background music, essential for live streaming, can be played from a mobile device via Bluetooth. Using the device's call function, remote guests' audio can also be mixed into the Gigcaster 5. The ducking function automatically lowers the background music volume when a conversation begins, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. When connected to the dedicated app, you can play jingles and sound effects imported into the app with touch controls on the main unit's display, further enhancing your stream.

Intuitive and deep mixer functionality
The Gigcaster 5 features a vibrant color touch display, five input channels, and an output channel for overall volume control, each with its own independent fader, allowing for intuitive volume adjustment. Level meters for all channels, including the output, are displayed on a single screen, making it easy to manage appropriate levels. The display also provides access to a variety of built-in effects, including noise suppressors and de-essers, for further refinement of your sound. The Gigcaster 5 delivers high-quality, perfectly balanced sound for your broadcasts.

●Customizable Virtual Pads Each of the eight pads on the display can be freely assigned to a function. Up to four functions can be assigned to a single pad, such as turning the built-in effects on/off or switching patches. Since it can also transmit any MIDI CC, a wide range of uses are possible, such as switching the video source sent to the pad as a trigger, depending on the settings on your PC software. Equivalent functions can also be assigned to an optional external footswitch, allowing for foot-controlled control. Eight pads can each be assigned a different function, and these combinations can be saved as eight banks, giving you access to a total of 64 functions.

●Streaming and recording
The Gigcaster 5 also boasts excellent functionality as an audio interface, allowing you to stream and record high-quality sound. It also supports multi-track recording, making it easy to create content using multiple sound sources. You can also stream with a 2-mix sound while recording each channel separately. This allows you to carefully remix the sound at a later date, making it useful for creating archives.

Main Specifications: Sample rate: 48 kHz
AD Conversion: 24-bit DA Conversion: 32-bit Internal Processing: 32-bit Floating Point USB Audio Inputs: 16 channels
Number of outputs: 12 channels
◎Bluetooth: A2DP, HFP
Effect Patches and GUITAR: 200 (User) + 100 (Preset)
・SING: 200 (user) + 30 (preset)
・TALK: 200 (user) + 30 (preset)
Number of simultaneous 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: 1 kΩ
PHONES 1, 2: 47 Ω
Recommended Load Impedance: MAIN OUT L, R: 10kΩ or more Display: Color graphic LCD (480 x 272 dots) with touch screen Controls
CH1-5 edit buttons, OUTPUT edit button, CH1-5 mute buttons, OUTPUT mute button, CH1-5 monitor buttons, EFFECTS button, SOUND button, CH1-5 faders, OUTPUT fader, Headphones 1 and 2 knobs. Connectors: Guitar jack: 1/4 inch type; Microphone 1 and 2 jacks: XLR type, balanced; Phantom power: DC 48V, 10mA Max.
Instrument (L, R) terminals: 1/4" phone type; Main (L, R) terminals: 1/4" phone type; Headphones 1 terminal: Stereo mini type (CTIA)
・Headphone 2 jack: Stereo mini type ・Foot switch jack: Standard TRS type ・USB jack: USB Type-C(R)
DC IN terminal Power supply AC adapter (PSD-100)
USB bus powered Current consumption: 1.6A (with phantom power on)
・1.5A (phantom power off)
◎Accessories: AC adapter (PSD-100)
・Instruction manual ・"Safety precautions" leaflet ・Warranty card

Dimensions / Weight: Width (W): 177 mm / Depth (D): 216 mm / Height (H): 78 mm
◎Mass: 0.96 kg


*Please check the latest operating environment on the manufacturer's website before purchasing.