BOSS GCS-5 Gigcaster 5 Audio Streaming Mixer

BOSS GCS-5 Gigcaster 5 Audio Streaming Mixer

The BOSS GCS-5 Gigcaster 5 Audio Streaming Mixer combines five-channel mixing, onboard effects, Bluetooth audio, and a 16-in/12-out USB interface in a compact desktop unit. It is purpose-built for musicians, educators, podcasters, and content creators who need instrument, microphone, computer, and mobile audio in one streamlined production system.

Two balanced XLR microphone inputs provide 48 V phantom power and up to +70 dB of preamp gain, while a dedicated high-impedance input connects guitar or bass directly. Stereo instrument inputs accommodate keyboards and other line-level sources. GT-1000-derived guitar processing and VE-series vocal tools let performers shape instrument and voice signals without adding separate processors.

A 4.3" color touchscreen works alongside dedicated faders, mute controls, monitoring buttons, and customizable onscreen effect pads for fast live operation. Gigcaster 5 also supports Bluetooth audio, USB MIDI, talkback, automatic ducking, two independently controlled headphone outputs, external foot control, and the Gigcaster 5 App for editing, sound playback, backups, and audio-file conversion.

Key Features

• Five-Channel Streaming Mixer: Combines instrument, microphone, computer, Bluetooth, and other audio sources for livestreaming and content production.
• 16-In/12-Out USB Interface: Provides multichannel computer connectivity for streaming, DAW recording, and music production.
• Dedicated Guitar and Bass Input: High-impedance connection works with onboard amps and effects derived from the GT-1000.
• Dual Microphone Preamps: Two balanced XLR inputs provide 48 V phantom power and up to +70 dB of gain.
• Integrated Vocal Processing: VE-series technology provides compression, pitch correction, harmony, voice transformation, delay, reverb, and additional effects.
• 4.3" Touchscreen Control: Color display combines visual metering, parameter editing, effects access, and customizable command pads.
• Flexible Monitoring: Two headphone outputs feature independent level controls and dedicated EQ, with headset microphone support on Headphones 1.
• USB or AC Power: Operates from USB bus power with a 5 V/3 A minimum source or the included PSD-series AC adapter.

Technical Specifications

Digital Audio and Mixing

• Model: GCS-5
• Product Type: Audio Streaming Mixer and USB Audio Interface
• Mixer Channels: 5
• Sampling Rate: 48 kHz
• AD Conversion: 24-bit
• DA Conversion: 32-bit
• Internal Processing: 32-bit floating point
• USB Audio: 16 input channels, 12 output channels
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, HFP

Effect Patches and Processing

• Guitar Patches: 200 user, 100 preset
• Sing Patches: 200 user, 30 preset
• Talk Patches: 200 user, 30 preset
• Guitar Effects: Distortion, preamp, EQ, noise suppressor, pedal FX, FX1, FX2, FX3, delay/reverb
• Sing Effects: Compressor, enhance, de-esser, EQ, noise suppressor, pitch correction, harmony, FX1, FX2, FX3, delay/reverb
• Talk Effects: Compressor, enhance, de-esser, EQ, noise suppressor, FX1, FX2
• Console Effects: Compressor, enhance, de-esser, noise suppressor, FX across 5 channels
• Output Effects: Compressor, reverb
• Additional Functions: Talkback, automatic ducking, built-in tuner, customizable onscreen effect pads
• Sound Pad Capacity: 8 pads x 8 banks, 64 sounds

Inputs

• Guitar Input: 1/4" phone jack
• Guitar Nominal Input Level: -10 dBu, adjustable
• Guitar Input Impedance: 1 MOhm
• Microphone Inputs: 2 x balanced XLR
• Microphone Phantom Power: 48 VDC, 10 mA maximum
• Microphone Preamp Gain: Up to +70 dB
• Microphone Nominal Input Level: -40 dBu, adjustable
• Microphone Input Impedance: 5.6 kOhm
• Stereo Instrument Inputs: 2 x 1/4" phone jacks, left and right
• Instrument Nominal Input Level: -10 dBu, adjustable
• Instrument Input Impedance: 100 kOhm

Outputs and Monitoring

• Main Outputs: 2 x 1/4" phone jacks, left and right
• Main Output Nominal Level: -10 dBu
• Main Output Impedance: 1 kOhm
• Recommended Main Output Load: 10 kOhm or greater
• Headphone Outputs: 2 x 3.5 mm stereo miniature jacks
• Headphones 1: CTIA-compatible headset connection
• Headphone Output Impedance: 47 Ohm
• Headphone Control: Independent Headphones 1 and Headphones 2 level knobs

Control and Connectivity

• Display: 4.3" color graphic LCD touchscreen
• Display Resolution: 480 x 272 pixels
• Channel Controls: CH 1-5 edit, mute, monitor, and fader controls
• Master Controls: Output edit, mute, and output fader
• Additional Hardware Controls: Effects button, Sound button, Headphones 1 knob, Headphones 2 knob
• Footswitch Input: 1/4" TRS
• USB Port: USB Type-C
• USB MIDI: Supported
• External Control Support: Compatible footswitches, expression pedals, GA-FC, and GA-FC EX controllers
• Software: Gigcaster 5 App for Windows and macOS

Power and Physical Specifications

• Power Supply: PSD-series AC adapter or USB bus power
• Minimum USB Bus Power: 5 V/3 A
• Current Draw with Phantom Power: 1.6 A
• Current Draw without Phantom Power: 1.5 A
• Width: 7"
• Depth: 8.5"
• Height: 3.1"
• Weight: 2.1 lb

What's In the Box

• BOSS GCS-5 Gigcaster 5 Audio Streaming Mixer
• PSD-series AC adapter
• Owner's manual
• Using the Unit Safely leaflet