Easy/Cheap way to go Effects->Headphones

[Nyarlathotep]

My DD-20 is doing a fine job ATM, but I was wondering what other headphone setups are out there, that aren't multieffects, preferably 9V powered. More looking for something attached to a preamp pedal.

I know of the EBS MicroBass, but it is freaking expensive

[dannybuoy]

Rolls PM-351 looks pretty good, takes stereo instrument level inputs, can blend with a mic and line in, and doubles as a stereo DI box. I was thinking of getting one for running my VT Bass into the SMMH so I could get all the stereo goodness from it!

Not that they're cheap, but there's also the Jacques Fat Burner and DHA VT1-EQ-Drive.

[katri]

The DHA VT-1-EQ has a headphone out but it is 12v
Also the upcoming Electronix Submarine TMK may or may not have a headphone out Os hasn't confirmed either way.

[Nyarlathotep]

Both are good suggestions, but unfortunately I can't get rolls stuff up here in canada

I did find something similar by ART: http://www.artproaudio.com/products....0&cat=13&id=67

But like the DHA it runs on 12V

I might try one more search on Google for something.... I dunno

[dannybuoy]

Well I'm sure you could get the Rolls shipped from a US store. It has inputs designed for instruments (correct impendance and level) unlike the ART one, plus it can run on a 9-16v supply. You can also get cheap little headphone amps in sweet tins one eBay, not sure what they're like though!

[Nyarlathotep]

Originally Posted by dannybuoy

Well I'm sure you could get the Rolls shipped from a US store. It has inputs designed for instruments (correct impendance and level) unlike the ART one, plus it can run on a 9-16v supply. You can also get cheap little headphone amps in sweet tins one eBay, not sure what they're like though!

Unfortunately I've tried. No dice. Im seriously looking into getting the MicroBass at this point...

[Thunderscreech]

Step 1: hook 2 4 ohm speakers rated to you amps wattage in series.
Step 2: hook them to your amp
Step 3: mount them on the sides of your head
Step 4: play
Step 5:?????
Step 6: PROFIT

[Nyarlathotep]

Originally Posted by Thunderscreech

Step 1: hook 2 4 ohm speakers rated to you amps wattage in series.
Step 2: hook them to your amp
Step 3: mount them on the sides of your head
Step 4: play
Step 5:?????
Step 6: PROFIT

LOL. other than trying to go with a preamp, that might just work

Anyways, I decided that instead of ****ing around with multiple units to get a headphone setup, I'd just be better off with the microbass:



"Traded" in my DD-20, and by traded I mean "Got in under the 30 day return policy and got full credit for it"

[DHA]

Originally Posted by katri

The DHA VT-1-EQ has a headphone out but it is 12v
Also the upcoming Electronix Submarine TMK may or may not have a headphone out Os hasn't confirmed either way.

The DHA VT1-EQ-Bass-Drive will run at 9-12VDC

[GeoffByrne]

I got a Digitech Genesis 1 from Ebay dirt cheap - it's vastly underrated - it doesn't have a bass sim, but the blackface + 4x10 works great. Takes headphones, has a Line-In for CDs (play along!) stereo out & line out.

Works for me.

[Nyarlathotep]

Originally Posted by DHA

The DHA VT1-EQ-Bass-Drive will run at 9-12VDC

Interesting. Every tube pedal I've encountered (that's doesn't have an LED behind the tube kind of thing ) runs on 12V. And AC to boot.

Im also aware that the heaters at least, are meant to be run 12VAC. Care to share the secret?

Originally Posted by GeoffByrne

I got a Digitech Genesis 1 from Ebay dirt cheap - it's vastly underrated - it doesn't have a bass sim, but the blackface + 4x10 works great. Takes headphones, has a Line-In for CDs (play along!) stereo out & line out.

Works for me.

Pretty interesting. A little to into the realm of multies tho, IMO.

[RCCollins]

Originally Posted by DanielTulip

Anyways, I decided that instead of ****ing around with multiple units to get a headphone setup, I'd just be better off with the microbass:

Wow, that's a lotta OD you got goin' there.

[Nyarlathotep]

Originally Posted by RCCollins

Wow, that's a lotta OD you got goin' there.

Hehe. I do like the drive on the EBS, but I'm mostly just using it as a tone shaper.

Im not sure if the VT will stay for very long or if I'll be searching for another OD/Dist....

[LuvMusic]

Couldn't you use something like a Vox AmPlug Bass? $49.00 USD

Instead of plugging-in at the instrument jack, just plug-in at the output from your effects chain?

Haven't tried but it seems like it should work.

Here's a link:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/amPlugBass

[Nyarlathotep]

Originally Posted by LuvMusic

Couldn't you use something like a Vox AmPlug Bass? $49.00 USD

I definitely looked into those. 2 things really put me off (for now)

1) I can't find out if ANY of the AmPlugs are "clean". Like dry signal to the mixing desk clean. Since they are all based on an amp of some sort, I doubt they are.

2) Figuring that none of them are really clean, There aren't enough EQ options on them for what I'm trying to achieve.

That's not to say that I don't want to try some of them on bass Cool idea, but not quite what I was looking for.

Which is what I find really weird, I guess. Theres nothing even remotely like the MicroBass, but in the "budget" range of $. With everyone and their mother getting into playing an instrument, Im honestly surprised at this.

[LuvMusic]

Yeah, I'm sure the AmPlug will color your tone a little. Anyway, you got my attention/curiosity going.

Here is another "ye old Google" pulled-up, an iGtr. It has effects and an amp section BUT if you look at the large pic it appears to let you bypass the tone coloring circuits.

I don't know....an interesting search though.

Link: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/closeup/iGTR--Main

Found another by a company named Earwig.....they are in Quebec. Their headphone amp does not appear to have any effect or color controls, just a volume knob. Very affordable. Here is the link!

http://www.easounddesign.com/index.html

[warwick.hoy]

Lately I've been using my computer as a headphone amp. Also my Yamaha PB-1 preamp has a headphone out on it. Minus the rack and power-conditioner it came with I'd say it ran me about $100 usd. It's a multi-tasker too as I use it as part of my Pre/Poweramp rig.

[Nyarlathotep]

Originally Posted by LuvMusic

Found another by a company named Earwig.....they are in Quebec. Their headphone amp does not appear to have any effect or color controls, just a volume knob. Very affordable. Here is the link!

http://www.easounddesign.com/index.html

That is pretty cool. And fairly reasonable

Originally Posted by warwick.hoy

Lately I've been using my computer as a headphone amp. Also my Yamaha PB-1 preamp has a headphone out on it. Minus the rack and power-conditioner it came with I'd say it ran me about $100 usd. It's a multi-tasker too as I use it as part of my Pre/Poweramp rig.

Got any pics of the Yammy? I can't seem to find any on the net....

[warwick.hoy]

It's an old SS rackmount preamp.

I'm not sure if this is camera distortion, or if the rack got a little crushed in shipping but the rack really seems warped in this pic. I'm planning on getting a better power conditioner; replacing the poweramp with a lighter 2 space amp and moving down to a 4 space rack.



EDIT: The headphone output is all the way to the right of the preamp.

/amp discussion in FX forum.

[Nyarlathotep]

Thanks for the pic I don't think the rack is distorted, but the pic is fisheyed.....