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headphone amp‽
- Thread starter kyral210
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IK Media makes several interfaces that work with phones. Here is one of them.
iRig HD X - Ultimate guitar experience. Anywhere.
iRig HD X - Ultimate guitar experience. Anywhere.
Else you might want to look at the Nux Mighty Plug, but I have one and I’m currently looking at the irig stuff
I recently got a PJB Basshead (v1) and I’m very happy with it.
It sounds really good, it’s portable and I appreciate that there’s no need for a screen for it to work. I’d plug into the computer if I need more features, the PJB is perfect for a quickie
It sounds really good, it’s portable and I appreciate that there’s no need for a screen for it to work. I’d plug into the computer if I need more features, the PJB is perfect for a quickie
Two ways to go:
1. Get an interface for your iphone.
2. Get a lightning port to mini stereo headphone adaptor then use any device with a heaphone out and aux in port like the Vox Amplug. For something that doubles as a stage DI, the Trace Elliot Transit B and the EBS Microbass III both have headphone out and aux-in capability.
1. Get an interface for your iphone.
2. Get a lightning port to mini stereo headphone adaptor then use any device with a heaphone out and aux in port like the Vox Amplug. For something that doubles as a stage DI, the Trace Elliot Transit B and the EBS Microbass III both have headphone out and aux-in capability.
1) I'd prefer an interface to a headphone amp as being more versatile. However, an interface will provide a clean signal, whereas a headphone amp is likely to provide a signal that is "colored" in the way of a real (modeling) amp.
Me, I have the Valeton Rushead Max Bass and the guitar variant. I don't regret buying them about a year ago, but I have moved to (3) below.
Note for searching: at least Thomann insists on spelling "RushHead", despite the product photos showing "RusHead".
2) The "iRig HD X" does look appealing. - However, some ten years ago I was teased by IK Multimedia to buy products that soon became succeeded by others. At an Apple price point.
When considering interfaces, you may include the XTone Pro by XSonic. It is even more expensive than the iRig HD X, but it may be a more useful part of your gear.
Me, I have the XTone Pro. I have some older version of the iRig stored away.
3) My current approach (YMMV) is connecting my instrument (bass assumed...) to a matching amplifier, connect the mobile device to its Aux input and a headphone to the provided output. No volume to the output of my amp, just to the headphones.
I can do this with several of my amps, including the little Dual Cube Bass LX by Boss. If you happen to have an amp in your living room, you may consider this approach.
Note on connecting: I have Bluetooth available where possible. Be aware of the slight delay associated.
I just want to sit on my sofa and play bass, not re-record The Wall.
PJB bighead . Best headphone amp bar none IMO . Also can be used as an interface
I practise with a Blackstar Fly 3 Bluetooth. It's built for guitar, but Blackstar OK'd me to play bass through it, as it has the same drivers as the Fly 3 Bass. I Bluetooth my practice tracks into the Fly. Its headphone out will give you what you need. There's also a stereo line in.
Power for its three watts come from six AA batteries or the optional power supply. The pack with the extension speaker has the power supply.
I play the songs or backing tracks through the iPhone speaker which naturally eliminates the bass frequency.
Then I play my bass through a small amp
(In my case a PJB Double 4). I turn up the bass volume until my bass sits in the mix and blends in with song.
The overall volume of both the bass and iPhone should be just loud enough to cancel out acoustic sound of the bass strings.
Then I play my bass through a small amp
(In my case a PJB Double 4). I turn up the bass volume until my bass sits in the mix and blends in with song.
The overall volume of both the bass and iPhone should be just loud enough to cancel out acoustic sound of the bass strings.
Darkglass Element.
Zoom B1four.
Nux Mighty Plug.
Zoom B1four.
Nux Mighty Plug.
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I’m using a Darkglass Element for sofa playing. Works great when I’m going through my board on the table, but needs power.
I was also looking for the most portable and hassle free way of headphone practice. That lead me to the Jtex Headamp, so I got it modded into my bass. Need to be active electronics though. That thing is killer! Headphone out, aux in and separate headphone out volume control. Plug the headphone right into the bass, 3,5mm aux from a phone or whatever and get everything through headphones. Genius! But it sadly looks like it has been archived due to lack of interest.
I was also looking for the most portable and hassle free way of headphone practice. That lead me to the Jtex Headamp, so I got it modded into my bass. Need to be active electronics though. That thing is killer! Headphone out, aux in and separate headphone out volume control. Plug the headphone right into the bass, 3,5mm aux from a phone or whatever and get everything through headphones. Genius! But it sadly looks like it has been archived due to lack of interest.
PJB Big Head. I've tried a bunch of other products. I always go back to the PJB. Worth every penny.
If you're a cheapo like me and can tolerate some hum, the Donner Basement is around $30. The Vox Amplug is surely better at around $50.
I like these because they sit on the input jack, so all you're fiddling with is the headphone cord and the phone cord. I generally run the headphone cord behind my back to lower the chances of a 'whoops' cord tangle/unplug/cursing.
I like these because they sit on the input jack, so all you're fiddling with is the headphone cord and the phone cord. I generally run the headphone cord behind my back to lower the chances of a 'whoops' cord tangle/unplug/cursing.
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I’ve had a Phil Jones Big Head and a Boss Waza Air but I now use the NUX Mighty Plug, easliy the most convenient option.
