Boss Gigcaster GCS-5 Livestreaming Audio Mixer

Boss Gigcaster GCS-5 Livestreaming Audio Mixer - The Gigcaster 5 is a powerful all-in-one audio command centre, specifically designed for musicians who livestream and create audio and video content. It offers a range of advanced features in a space-saving desktop interface, including premium audio connectivity and live operation via practical controls and a vivid colour touchscreen.

Connect a guitar or bass and play with top-notch amplifiers and effects. Connect microphones and shape voices with studio processing from the VE series. And bring in another instrument using the stereo line input. You can mix a total of five sources while streaming online, including background music and sound from a remote guest or student. With customizable features, support for external control, and much more, the Gigcaster 5 is an essential partner for music performers, online teachers, podcasters, and anyone creating music-focused media.

• All-in-one USB interface solution designed for online musicians, music educators, podcasters, and music-focused content creators
• Advanced audio features and control in a space-saving footprint
• Premium sound quality with 32-bit floating point processing and 48 kHz sampling rate
• Five-channel audio mixer with numerous sound shaping tools
• High-impedance input for direct connection of a guitar or bass
• Two XLR inputs for microphones and stereo line input for electronic instruments
• Microphone inputs have phantom power and high-quality preamps with low noise and a wide gain range (+70 dB)
• Iconic quality BOSS amplifiers and effects derived from the GT-1000
• Dedicated voice effects, harmony, and voice transformation functions derived from VE vocal processors
• Ready-to-use preset libraries provide optimised sound processing for guitar, bass, vocal singing, and speech
• Dedicated stereo channels for online guests and sound from a mobile device transmitted via Bluetooth® or a wired connection
• 4.3-inch colour touchscreen for intuitive control
• Independent faders and mute buttons for the five audio input channels and master output
• Virtual effects pads for customisable control of live effects
• Talkback function for separate communication between presenters
• The ducking function automatically reduces the volume of background music while speaking
• Two outputs for speakers with dedicated EQs
• Headphones output 1 accepts a microphone for headphones or inline microphone
• Functions as a 16x12 USB audio interface for multi-track recording in music production software
• Powers via USB bus or included AC adapter
• Supports hands-free operation via optional BOSS footswitches, expression pedals, and a GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controller
• The dedicated Gigcaster 5 app for editing parameters, backup copying, and audio file conversion
• Minimum requirement for USB bus power: 5 V/3 A