Roland GKC-AD Analog Digital Converter Overview:

Drive the Next-Generation Serial GK Interface from a Roland GK-3 or GK-3B Divided Pickup

The latest BOSS synthesizer and V-Guitar products for guitar and bass feature the Serial GK digital interface, a newly developed connection method that delivers evolved performance over the analog 13-pin GK interface used in previous generations. The GKC-AD GK Converter allows you to drive the Serial GK input on a supported device from a Roland GK-3 or GK-3B Divided Pickup or an instrument equipped with a 13-pin GK output.

Standard Features

• Converts analog 13-pin GK pickup systems to the newly developed Serial GK digital interface
  
• 13-pin GK input and Serial GK output
  
• Instrument output for passing normal guitar/bass pickup sounds embedded in the 13-pin connection
  
• Compact and rugged metal design

Specifications:

• Connectors
• GK IN connector: 13 pins DIN type
  
• GK OUT jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type (for BGK cable only)
  
• GUITAR OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
  
• DC IN jack
  
• USB port: USB Micro-B (program update only)
• Nominal Output Level: GUITAR OUT: -10 dBu
• Recommended Load Impedance: GUITAR OUT: 10 k ohms or greater
• Indicators: GUITAR IN: 1 M ohm
• Indicators:
  • POWER indicator
    
  • GK CONNECT indicator
• Current Draw: 240 mA
• Power Supply: AC adaptor
• 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)

Size and Weight

• Width
  • 115 mm
    
  • 4-17/32 inches
• Depth
  • 92 mm
    
  • 3-5/8 inches
• Height
  • 36 mm
    
  • 1-7/16 inches
• Weight
  • 340 g
    
  • 12 oz