This video shows the differences between the GCS-8 and GCS-5.
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Here are the differences between the GCS-8 and GCS-5.
GCS-8 |
GCS-5 |
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| SIZE AND WEIGHT | ||
| Width | 217 mm 8-9/16 inches |
177 mm 7 inches |
| Depth | 267 mm 10-9/16 inches |
216 mm 8-9/16 inches |
| Height | 80 mm 3-3/16 inches |
78 mm 3-1/8 inches |
| Weight | 1.36 kg 3 lbs |
0.96kg 2 lbs 2 oz |
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USB Audio |
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Input |
20 ch | 16 ch |
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Output |
14 ch | 12 ch |
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Recording |
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Data Format |
WAV (48 kHz, 16-bit linear) |
NA |
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Storage |
microSD card (sold separately) |
NA |
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Sound Pad |
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Data Format |
WAV (48 kHz, 16-bit linear) |
NA |
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Storage |
Internal storage (16GB) |
NA |
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Number of Effects |
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GUITAR: |
1 ch (DISTORTION、PREAMP、EQ、NS、PEDAL FX、FX1、FX2、FX3、DELAY/REVERB) |
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SING: |
2 ch (COMP、ENHANCE、DESS、EQ、NS、PITCH CORRECT、HARMONY、FX1、FX2、FX3、DELAY/REVERB) |
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TALK:
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4 ch | 3 ch |
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CONSOLE:
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7 ch | 5 ch |
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FX: |
1 ch (for SOUND PAD) |
NA |
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OUTPUT: |
COMP, REVERB | |
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Nominal Input Level (Adjustable) |
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GUITAR INPUT: -10 dBu |
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INPUT 1--4 (XLR type): -40 dBu |
MIC INPUT 1, 2: -40 dBu |
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INPUT 1--4 (TRS type): -10 dBu |
INST INPUT (L/R): -10 dBu |
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MOBILE IN: -20 dBu |
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Input Impedance |
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GUITAR INPUT: 1M ohms |
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INPUT 1--4 (XLR type): 5.6 k ohms |
MIC INPUT 1, 2: 5.6 k ohms |
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INPUT 1--4 (TRS type):27 k ohms |
INST INPUT (L/R): 100 k ohms |
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MOBILE IN: 22 k ohms |
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Controls |
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CH1--8 Edit buttons, OUTPUT Edit button, |
CH 1--5 EDIT buttons, OUTPUT EDIT button, |
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Connectors |
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Guitar jack: 1/4-inch phone type |
Guitar jack: 1/4-inch phone type |