Boss GCS-5 Gigcaster Livestreaming Audio Mixer

Giving live streamers, content creators and podcasters the ability to control everything audio and video in one concise place, the Boss GCS-5 Gigcaster Livestreaming Audio Mixer is an all-in-one command centre that’s specifically built for musicians.

With an array of advanced features all fitted within a compact desktop interface, the GCS-5 comes with premium audio connectivity and live operation via hands-on controls and a vivid colour touchscreen, so users can adjust their performance on the fly in real time.

Connect your guitar or bass to access top-of-the-line GT amps and effects, while the VE series provides studio-grade processing to shape your vocals when using a microphone. You can even incorporate another instrument through the stereo line input, and mix up to five sources – including background music and audio from a remote guest or student – as you stream.

With customizable features, external control support, and more, the Gigcaster 5 is an indispensable tool for musicians, podcasters, remote educators, and anyone creating content focused on music.

Key Features:

• Sublime Guitar and Bass Sounds – Stream and play impressive guitar and bass tones with Gigcaster 5 without external processing. Just plug in and rock with premium amps and effects from the GT-1000. Enjoy 100 preset patches and 200 user locations for custom setups. Control hands-free with footswitches, expression pedals, and GA-FC or GA-FC EX.
• Perform with Microphones and Other Instruments – Gigcaster 5 has inputs for additional gear and playing with other musicians. Two preamps with a wide dynamic range and phantom power support provide broadcast-quality XLR mic sounds. Use the stereo line input for instruments like keyboards or drum machines. VE series offers vocal effects with harmonies that follow a set key. Transformer effects change the sound of your voice. Console effects enhance connected sources.
• Pro Multi-Channel Audio Mixing – Gigcaster 5 offers pro-level mixing and audio routing features with three analogue input channels, dedicated stereo channels for Bluetooth and USB audio, and sound-shaping options for each mixer channel. Communicate with multiple computer audio channels over USB, allowing for flexibility in streaming and remote work with guests, DAW tracks, and game audio.
• Compact and Powerful – Gigcaster 5 is compact but packed with creative tools for real-time use. Features include Bluetooth for playing music from mobile devices and a ducking function for lowering music volume when speaking. The Gigcaster 5 App allows for triggering sound effects, sample loops, and backing tracks with touch commands. There are 64 on-demand sounds available through eight pads and eight pad banks, all easily customizable and organized through the app.
• Customisable Workflow – The Gigcaster 5 offers customizable features for any streaming style, including eight onscreen effect pads arranged into eight banks for quick sound changes from the touch display. Each pad can have up to four effect controls assigned, accessible through external footswitches. MIDI over USB is supported, allowing for advanced control of streaming applications that respond to MIDI commands.

Boss GCS-5 Gigcaster Livestreaming Audio Mixer Specifications:

• 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: Colour 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 type
• 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”