Boss Gigcaster 5
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Boss Gigcaster 5
The Boss Gigcaster 5 multi-function mixing console is designed to meet the needs of musicians, educators, podcasters and other creatives. It combines professional sound quality, simple operation and a wide range of music effects in a compact design. With an intuitive touchscreen, six faders and other controls, including a built-in tuner, you'll always be in full control of your work. During podcasts, you'll appreciate the discreet on-air communication feature or automatic background music volume adjustment. When streaming, up to five audio sources can be mixed remotely, including background music and guest or student audio. Gigcaster 5 offers a rich connector setup for headphones, microphone, guitar or bass. Connect your mobile device via USB or Bluetooth.
Key features of the Boss Gigcaster 5 mixing console
- Boss Gigcaster 5 provides a professional solution for recording and streaming audio content
- Audio output is provided by 2×3.5 and 2×6.3 mm Jack headphone output
- 5-channel audio mixer allows a wide range of sound shaping options
- Use the high-impedance input to connect a guitar or bass guitar
- Bluetooth allows you to stream audio from your mobile device
- The mixing console is equipped with a 4.3-inch colour touchscreen display
- Can be controlled by connecting hands-free BOSS foot switches, expression pedals and foot controller
- Talkback feature allows discreet communication between presenters during live broadcasts
- Enhanced capabilities with Gigcaster 5
Precision audio processing and connectivity
Excellent sound quality is ensured by 32-bit floating point processing and 48kHz sampling rate. The Gigcaster 5 mixing console offers a 5-channel audio mixer with a high-impedance input for connecting a guitar or bass guitar. It also offers two XLR connectors and a stereo line input for electronic instruments. The phantom-powered microphone inputs are equipped with low-noise preamplifiers that allow signal amplification of up to +70 dB. Audio output is provided by 2×3.5 and 2×6.3mm Jack headphone output. Gigcaster 5 functions as a 16x12 USB audio interface for multi-track recording in production software.
Intuitive controls and professional effects
The colour 4.3-inch touchscreen offers clear and intuitive control of all functions and tools. The Gigcaster 5 mixing console features effect pads and dedicated stereo channels for remote guests, students and Bluetooth-connected mobile devices. Also included are BOSS professional effects and presets derived from the GT-1000, allowing you to process sounds for guitar, bass, vocals or spoken word. Versatile patches provide 100 preset sounds, and 200 user locations are available for storing parameter adjustments and custom settings. Eight pads and eight pad banks provide a total of 64 sounds that you can easily configure and organize into libraries in the app.
Advanced features and connectivity of the Boss Gigcaster 5 mixing console
Useful features such as Talkback allow discreet communication between presenters during live broadcasts. In addition, the Ducking function automatically reduces the volume of background music so that spoken commentary can always be heard clearly. Speaking effects are also available, including fun effects that change your voice. Music makers will appreciate the ability to connect hands-free optional BOSS footswitches, expression pedals and the GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controller. When connected to the Gigcaster 5 app, jingles, sound effects, samples and backing tracks can be triggered via the touchscreen during streaming.
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