ipod+bass+headphones+?

bassteban · #1 08-06-2011, 09:32 AM

Forgive my anti-technology/old fart-ness, but I have to believe there are several devices that do what I want here- connect a bass & ipod w/a headphone out, specifically for learning cover tunes from itunes/youtube/whatever- I spotted the DVforge Jampod in an old(2005)Bassplayer mag- what's new in this direction?
Sound quality will be second to *cheap*

jloftin1 · #2 08-06-2011, 09:39 AM

I've been using a Vox AmPlug for a couple of years and it has been invaluable for my being able to practice with small children in the house. It is around $49. The sound is pretty good. However it has little tone shaping ability and can hiss sometimes.

bassteban · #3 08-06-2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jloftin1

I've been using a Vox AmPlug for a couple of years and it has been invaluable for my being able to practice with small children in the house. It is around $49. The sound is pretty good. However it has little tone shaping ability and can hiss sometimes.

I also have kids, as well as a wife and cats; I'm well accustomed to a sizeable amount of *hiss*

Also *hissies*

Thank you!

jloftin1 · #4 08-06-2011, 09:55 AM

No problem. It is a small victory when I can provide something useful after all the knowledge I've gained from TB.

bassteban · #5 08-06-2011, 10:20 AM

I feel the same way- w/me it's usually *take, take, take*/warning-infraction point(s), buy/sell*
It's nice to genuinely contribute now & again.

**Matt Lake** · #6 08-06-2011, 10:32 AM

I use an old Sansui A-7 stereo amplifier from the 70's. It has a 1/4 inch microphone input and input volume on front to plug my bass into. I also run an 1/8th inch headphone jack out of the computer to RCA phonograph plugs plugged into the amp.
I can run my bookshelf size speakers or headphones when needed for silence. Try to find one on e-bay. they can't be worth much monetarilly but is an invaluable tool for practicing and learning covers at home. Also it really adds to the sound quality of anything you listen to on you tube or I-tunes

bassteban · #7 08-06-2011, 01:23 PM

Thanks, Matt- but I should specify that I'm wanting portable/battery-powered, for *quick-pick-up-&-play-in-a-secluded-from-the-fam-plunkability* if that makes sense. I likely do have a tape deck collecting dust that would do what you're describing, though- I'll check that out.

lowfreq33 · #8 08-06-2011, 02:38 PM

How much do you want to spend? Behringer makes a little 2 channel mixer for around 80 bucks that would do the trick.

I have the IK multimedia deal for iPhone, honestly it's not worth $40. I could have soldered up the same thing for about $8. It's just 2 jacks and a 3.5mm trs plug. The only real benefit is the convenience, and the sound quality isn't that great. Plus you still have to pay extra to get the bass amp model. Not my wisest purchase.

bassteban · #9 08-06-2011, 05:00 PM

I'd like to spend nothing

but will swallow up to $50, depending on what I'm getting. Again, sound quality isn't huge for me, but I wanna be able to pick out bass parts- this will be a *learning tunes for the cover band* tool.

IronLung1986 · #10 08-06-2011, 05:14 PM

the TC RH450 also has this capability. i use it alllll the time. but that'll cost you a little more than $50 haha.

bassteban · #11 08-06-2011, 07:02 PM

Well then, thanks but no thanks.

drpepper · #12 08-06-2011, 07:14 PM

Ha, I use my RH450 too, but I have one of these

C Tech Pocket Rock-It S1b Standard Bass Headphone Amp: Shop Bass & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend

At $40, excepting the noise as mentioned above, I'd recommend it. It works and sounds fine. Great for sitting down to practice w/ iPod or laptop in a spot in the house where I have no gear set up.

bassteban · #13 08-06-2011, 07:17 PM

Looks like just what the Dr ordered- IIRC I had a headphone amp by the same mfr years ago; wasn't too bad.