Boss GCS-5 Gigcaster 5 Live Streaming Audio Mixer Overview
Elevate your online audio experience with the Boss GCS-5 Gigcaster 5 Live Streaming Audio Mixer. Combining cutting-edge technology with intuitive controls and versatile connectivity options, this compact mixer is the ideal solution for those looking to deliver professional-sounding live streams, podcasts and online sessions.
As live streaming, podcasting and online lessons continue to grow in popularity, the demand for high-quality audio solutions has never been greater. Enter the Boss Gigcaster series. The Boss GCS-5 Gigcaster 5 is an all-in-one compact mixer and audio interface designed to elevate your online audio experience to new heights.
Superior Sound Quality with Onboard FX
The GCS-5 Gigcaster 5 boasts five dedicated inputs, each with its own slide fader, as well as a master fader for complete control over your sound. The mixer’s premium-quality onboard FXs can enhance guitar, vocal, talk and mastering sounds, ensuring your live stream or podcast captures the best possible audio quality.
Intuitive Controls for Seamless Streaming
Featuring a 4.3-inch colour touch display, the GCS-5 Gigcaster 5 allows for intuitive control and easy monitoring of your audio and recording status. The mixer also offers multiple monitor outputs, including two headphone jacks and a stereo phono output, providing versatile monitoring options for a range of applications.
Enhanced Connectivity and App Integration
The Boss GCS-5 Gigcaster 5 offers seamless integration with the GCS app, expanding your control options and making it easier than ever to achieve the perfect audio mix. A Bluetooth connection enables you to incorporate online guests and audio playback, while the mixer’s USB audio capabilities provide 16-in and 12-out functionality for streaming two-mix audio or multitrack DAW recording.
Flexible Power and External Control Options
With the ability to run on USB bus power via a type C port or the included PSD adaptor, the GCS-5 Gigcaster 5 offers flexibility in power options. For those seeking hands-free operation, the mixer can be controlled externally using the Boss GA-FC foot controller, footswitches like the FS-5U and FS-6 or an expression pedal such as the FV-500L, FV-500H or Roland EV-5.
- All-in-one compact 5-channel audio mixer for high-quality livestreaming, podcasting, and online lessons and sessions
- Premium-quality onboard FXs to enhance guitar, vocal, talk, and mastering sounds
- Five inputs with dedicated slide faders, plus master fader
- Multiple monitor outputs for 2 headphones and stereo phono
- 4.3-inch color touch display for intuitive control and audio/recording status
- GCS app integration for expanded control
- Bluetooth connection for online guest and audio playback
- USB audio with 16-in and 12-out for streaming 2 mix audio or multitrack DAW recording
- Runs on USB bus power via type C port or with included PSD adaptor
- External control via GA-FC foot controller, footswitches or an exp pedal for hands-free operation
- Sample Rate:
- - 48 kHz
- AD Conversion:
- - 24 bits
- DA Conversion:
- - 32 bits
- Processing:
- - 32-bit floating point
- USB Audio:
- - 48 kHz, 32-bit
- - Input: 16 ch
- - Output: 12 ch
- Bluetooth:
- - A2DP, HFP
- Effect Patches:
- - GUITAR: 200 (User) + 100 (Preset)
- - SING: 200 (User) + 30 (Preset)
- - TALK: 200 (User) + 30 (Preset)
- Number of Effects:
- - GUITAR: 1 CH (DISTORTION, PREAMP, EQ, NS, PEDAL FX, FX1, FX2, FX3, DELAY/REVERB)
- - SING: 2 CH (COMP, NHANCE, DESS, EQ, NS, PITCH CORRECT, HARMONY, FX1, FX2, FX3, DELAY/REVERB)
- - TALK: 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
- - MIC INPUT 1, 2: -40 dBu
- - INST INPUT (L/R): -10 dBu
- Input Impedance:
- - GUITAR INPUT: 1M ohms
- - MIC INPUT 1, 2: 5.6 k ohms
- - INST INPUT (L/R): 100 k ohms
- Nominal Output Level:
- - OUTPUT L, R: -10 dBu
- Output Impedance:
- - OUTPUT L, R: 1 k ohms
- - PHONES1, 2: 47 ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance:
- - OUTPUT L, R: 10 k ohms or greater
- Display:
- - Color Graphic LCD (480 x 272 dots) Touch screen
- Controls:
- - CH 1--5 EDIT button, OUTPUT EDIT button,
- - CH 1--5 MUTE button, OUTPUT MUTE button,
- - CH 1--5 MONITOR button,
- - EFFECTS button, SOUND button,
- - CH 1--5 LEVEL slider, OUTPUT LEVEL slider,
- - PHONES 1, 2 LEVEL knob
- Connectors:
- - GUITAR IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- - MIC INPUT 1, 2 jacks: XLR type, balanced, phantom power: DC 48 V, 10 mA Max
- - INST INPUT (L, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone typ
- - OUTPUT (L, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
- - PHONES1 jack: Stereo miniature phone type (CTIA)
- - PHONES2 jack: Stereo miniature phone type
- - FOOT SW jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- - USB port: USB type C
- - DC IN jack
- Power Supply:
- - AC adaptor (PSD series)
- - USB BUS Power
- Current Draw:
- - 1.6 A (with phantom power)
- - 1.5 A (without phantom power)
- Dimensions:
- - 177 (W) x 216 (D) x 78 (H) mm
- Weight (including battery):
- - 0.96 kg
- Accessories:
- - Owner's manual
- - Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
- Options (sold separately):
- - AC adaptor: PSD series
- - Footswitch: FS-5U
- - Dual Footswitch: FS-6
- - Expression Pedal: FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5
