BOSS Gigcaster 5: All-in-One Audio Hub for Streaming Musicians

The BOSS Gigcaster 5 is a comprehensive USB interface solution engineered for online musicians, music educators, podcasters, and music-focused content creators. It serves as a powerful all-in-one audio command center, specifically designed for musicians who livestream and produce audio and video content.

This desktop interface offers premium audio connectivity and intuitive live operation through its hands-on controls and a vibrant color touchscreen. It allows users to connect instruments like guitars or basses and utilize flagship-level GT amps and effects. Vocal processing is enhanced with studio-grade effects from the VE series, and an additional stereo line input accommodates other instruments.

The Gigcaster 5 enables mixing of up to five audio sources simultaneously, including background music and audio from remote guests or students. Its customizable features, external control support, and extensive capabilities make it an indispensable tool for music performers, remote educators, podcasters, and anyone involved in creating music-focused media.

Key Features:

All-in-one USB interface for music-focused content creators.
Advanced audio and control features in a space-saving desktop design.
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 guitar or bass.
Two XLR jacks for microphones and a stereo line input for electronic instruments.
Mic inputs support phantom power and feature high-grade preamps with low noise and a wide gain range (+70 dB).
Flagship-quality BOSS amps and effects derived from the GT-1000.
Dedicated vocal effects, harmony, and voice transformer functions from VE vocal processors.
Preset libraries offer optimized sound processing for guitar, bass, vocals, and speech.
Dedicated stereo channels for remote guests and mobile device audio via Bluetooth®.
4.3-inch color touch display for intuitive control.
Independent faders and mute buttons for five audio input channels and master output.
Onscreen effect pads for customizable live effects control.
Talkback function for discreet communication.
Ducking function automatically lowers background music volume when speaking.
Two headphone outputs with dedicated EQs.
Headphones 1 output supports a headset mic or inline mic.
Functions as a 16x12 USB audio interface for multitrack recording.
Powered via USB bus power* or included AC adapter.
Supports hands-free operation with optional BOSS footswitches, expression pedals, and GA-FC/GA-FC EX foot controllers.
Dedicated Gigcaster 5 App for sound pad playback, parameter editing, backup, and audio file conversion.

*Minimum requirement for USB bus power: 5 V/3 A.

Specifications:

Weights & Measures:

Outer Carton (5 Pieces): 702 x 300 x 305mm, 9.68kg
Single Carton: 290 x 285 x 137mm, 1.76kg
Product: 177 (W) x 216 (D) x 78 (H) mm (6.97" W x 8.50" D x 3.07" H), 0.96kg (2lb 12oz)

SKU Information:

EAN/JAN: 4957054519575
UPC: 761294519578

In the Box:

Owner's Manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"

Recommended Accessories:

AC adaptor: PSD series
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual Footswitch: FS-6
Expression Pedal: FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5
Instrument Cable: BIC Series
TRS Cable: BCC-TRA Series
Mic Cable: Roland RMC Series
Headphones: Roland RH Series / V-MODA

Links:

	BOSS VE-500 Editor Owner's Manual User manual for the BOSS VE-500 Editor software, detailing installation, connection, parameter editing, and patch management for the VE-500 Vocal Performer.
	BOSS RC-505mkII Loop Station Parameter Guide A detailed parameter guide for the BOSS RC-505mkII Loop Station, covering memory settings, recording, playback, input/track effects, rhythm patterns, system configurations, MIDI, USB, and advanced control assignments for musicians and producers.
	BOSS VE-1 Vocal Echo: Owner's Manual and Features Comprehensive guide to the BOSS VE-1 Vocal Echo, detailing its features, operation, connections, specifications, and safe usage. Learn how to enhance your vocals with effects like echo, double-tracking, and pitch correction.
	BOSS VE-500 Vocal Performer Owner's Manual Comprehensive owner's manual for the BOSS VE-500 Vocal Performer, detailing its features, connections, operation, patch editing, system settings, and synchronization capabilities for vocalists and guitarists.
	BOSS CL-50 Compressor Limiter Owner's Manual Comprehensive guide to the BOSS CL-50 Compressor Limiter, covering its features, operation, connections, panel descriptions, setup examples, and technical specifications for musicians and audio engineers.
	BOSS VE-22 Vocal Performer Startup Guide A concise guide to setting up and operating the BOSS VE-22 Vocal Performer, covering initial setup, sound selection, sound creation, and memory saving.
	BOSS VE-500 Vocal Performer Owner's Manual This manual provides comprehensive instructions for operating the BOSS VE-500 Vocal Performer, detailing its features, connections, operation, and system settings.
	BOSS VE-22 Vocal Performer Reference Manual This reference manual provides detailed information on operating the BOSS VE-22 Vocal Performer, including setup, basic operations, editing memories, useful functions like harmony, effects, echo, loop creation, and system settings. It covers connecting equipment, phantom power, mic settings, effect adjustments, memory management, and USB connectivity.