Boss GKC-DA Guitar Synth Converter, GK Serial to 13-Pin GK Overview
The Boss GKC-DA Guitar Synth Converter is a rugged, road-ready device that allows you to connect your guitar to earlier Boss guitar synths using a GK-5 or GK-5B pickup.
With the Boss GKC-DA Guitar Synth Converter, you can connect your GK-5 or GK-5B-equipped electric guitar or bass guitar to 13-pin GK guitar synths such as the SY-1000 and GP-10. This lets you harness the enhanced performance of these cutting-edge pickups whilst exploring the sounds of classic Boss guitar synths that have an analogue 13-pin input. The Boss GKC-DA Guitar Synth Converter features a robust metal design that ensures long-term, reliable use and a separate instrument input that gives you the option to blend in the sound of your instrument’s traditional pickups.
Please note: In addition to the Boss GKC-DA Guitar Synth Converter, you need a BKG series cable such as the BKG-15 or the BKG-30. This is so you can connect your Serial GK output to the GK input on the GKD-DA. You also need a 13-pin cable such as the Roland GKC-10 to connect the GKC-DA to the analogue input on an earlier Boss guitar synth.
- Converts the Serial GK digital interface to the classic 13-pin analog GK interface
- Serial GK input and 13-pin GK output
- Instrument input for passing normal guitar/bass pickup sounds to the 13-pin output
- Compact and rugged metal design
- Connectors:
- - GK IN jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (for BGK cable only)
- - GK OUT connector: 13 pins DIN type
- - GUITAR IN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- - DC IN jack
- - USB port: USB Micro-B (program update only)
- Nominal Input Level:
- - GUITAR IN: -10 dBu
- Maximum Input Level:
- - GUITAR IN: +16 dBu
- Input Impedance:
- - GUITAR IN: 1 M ohm
- Indicators:
- - POWER indicator
- - GK CONNECT indicator
- Current Draw:
- - 390 mA
- Power Supply:
- - AC adaptor
- Dimensions:
- - 115 (W) x 92 (D) x 36 (H) mm
- - 4-17/32 (W) x 3-5/8 (D) x 1-7/16 (H) inches
- Weight (excluding AC adaptor):
- - 340 g
- - 12 oz
- Accessories:
- - AC adaptor
- - Owner's Manual
- - Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
- Options (sold separately):
- - Serial GK cable: BGK-15 (15 ft./4.5 m), BGK-30 (30 ft./9 m)
- 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
