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best headphone amp for bass
- Thread starter MoEllis
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Have got 2 pairs of Sony MDR's that I really like.
Is changing headphone impedance the only way to get rid of hiss with the small bettery powered amps?
Is changing headphone impedance the only way to get rid of hiss with the small bettery powered amps?
The pocket rocket is hiss free, plenty loud, and sounds great. It also has an aux input.
It has everything you said you wanted, and it is only 40 bucks. I own one, so If you have any questions, you can ask me. I don't see the point of dropping 100 bucks or more for something I won't use that much.
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend...It-S1b-Standard-Bass-Headphone-Amp?sku=151082
It has everything you said you wanted, and it is only 40 bucks. I own one, so If you have any questions, you can ask me. I don't see the point of dropping 100 bucks or more for something I won't use that much.
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend...It-S1b-Standard-Bass-Headphone-Amp?sku=151082
A BIG +1!
I use this:
Tascam really knew what they were doing when they made this little guy. It is everything you need in a headphone amp. You can store the tunes you want to learn, add all the effects/eq you want on your bass, speed up or slow down the song in any key and it sounds fantastic!
(Plus it loops phrases of the song, all levels are adjustable, recharges off of a power supply or your computer like an IPod...tons more features!)
It is the best investment I have ever made in a practice tool.
I own the:
1. Raven Labs PHA-1
2. Fender B-Dec
3. BOSS ME-50B
4. KORG Pandora PX4D
And it tops them all!
A BIG +1!
I use this:
Tascam really knew what they were doing when they made this little guy. It is everything you need in a headphone amp. You can store the tunes you want to learn, add all the effects/eq you want on your bass, speed up or slow down the song in any key and it sounds fantastic!
(Plus it loops phrases of the song, all levels are adjustable, recharges off of a power supply or your computer like an IPod...tons more features!)
It is the best investment I have ever made in a practice tool.
+100
I use a small camera case to protect mine. I've also found it helpful to 'brush up' on a new song before a gig too using one of my in-ear phones.
A BIG +1!
I use this:
Tascam really knew what they were doing when they made this little guy. It is everything you need in a headphone amp. You can store the tunes you want to learn, add all the effects/eq you want on your bass, speed up or slow down the song in any key and it sounds fantastic!
(Plus it loops phrases of the song, all levels are adjustable, recharges off of a power supply or your computer like an IPod...tons more features!)
It is the best investment I have ever made in a practice tool.
I own the:
1. Raven Labs PHA-1
2. Fender B-Dec
3. BOSS ME-50B
4. KORG Pandora PX4D
And it tops them all!
That looks neat.
Has anyone tried the Alesis JamDock? This looks interesting.
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From the website:
DOCK UP AND ROCK OUT.
Jam along with your iPod! JamDock is the cleanest way to integrate your iPod into your practice or live music setup. You can connect and mix in nearly any instrument including electronic drums and send your mix to the stereo outputs and headphone output.
JamDock is the first dock for iPod that was designed specifically for musicians. Nearly every musician has an iPod, but until JamDock, there has never been an easy and clean way to integrate your iPod into your practice or stage setup.
JamDock enables you to mix your iPod and your instrument and practice with headphones, amp, or PA system. You can also use your iPod to play backing tracks live. JamDock has two 1/4" inputs that work with both line-level sources and high-impedance guitars and basses. The inputs sum to mono when there is only one side present, so you'll hear your guitar on both sides of your headphones. A pair of 1/4" outputs feed your amplifier or PA system, and a 1/4" stereo output feeds your headphones.
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From the website:
DOCK UP AND ROCK OUT.
Jam along with your iPod! JamDock is the cleanest way to integrate your iPod into your practice or live music setup. You can connect and mix in nearly any instrument including electronic drums and send your mix to the stereo outputs and headphone output.
JamDock is the first dock for iPod that was designed specifically for musicians. Nearly every musician has an iPod, but until JamDock, there has never been an easy and clean way to integrate your iPod into your practice or stage setup.
JamDock enables you to mix your iPod and your instrument and practice with headphones, amp, or PA system. You can also use your iPod to play backing tracks live. JamDock has two 1/4" inputs that work with both line-level sources and high-impedance guitars and basses. The inputs sum to mono when there is only one side present, so you'll hear your guitar on both sides of your headphones. A pair of 1/4" outputs feed your amplifier or PA system, and a 1/4" stereo output feeds your headphones.
Looks like a nifty little gadget if you already own an IPod. Must not be battery powered though, looks like it draws an amp at 12v.
Joe.
(Own iPod - I do) Comes with an AC adapter. I'm thinking of using one for playing songs over the PA for breaks too.
Maybe save some clams by plugging into the PA mixer?
But still a cool little gadget.
Joe.
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Righto! over here in jolly old Blighty we have been developing just such a thing, as a matter of fact here is photo of our plucky assistant Gertrude
testing our latest model:
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This is found to be almost as compact and convenient as the passive model released somewhat earlier:
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Toodleoo!
testing our latest model:
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This is found to be almost as compact and convenient as the passive model released somewhat earlier:
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Toodleoo!
but how much is the Cafe Walter? and if its rather expensive, does anyone wanna sell me there used for cheep? LOL
Line6 Floor PodXT has other uses
Amplug will keep money in your retirement fund
Small Recording Mixer will allow you to add vocals to your practice
Roland Cube doubles as a very small practice amp
Over the years have owned tons of headphone amps.. they're all bascially the same.
After spending tons of bucks, if it just stays at home, a small recording deck is the one that gets the most use.
Amplug will keep money in your retirement fund
Small Recording Mixer will allow you to add vocals to your practice
Roland Cube doubles as a very small practice amp
Over the years have owned tons of headphone amps.. they're all bascially the same.
After spending tons of bucks, if it just stays at home, a small recording deck is the one that gets the most use.
~$160 plus shipping from bass northwest, but they come up in the classifieds here sometimes
