What gear are YOU using for practice at home??

[LowWay]

portable: bass -> tonex iRig ->headphones
luxury at home silent: bass -> pedalboard -> interface -> computer ->headphones
luxury at home louder: bass -> pedalboard -> interface -> computer ->speakers

My practice headphones are Fostex TH900 MK2 and my speakers are Dynaudio LYD 48 with sub. It all sounds pretty great. I use the ARC Studio system to eq my room, and the ARC on ear system for my headphones.

 

[basslust]

I have a Katana Go headphone amp which is amazing for practice. It seems to be discontinued, so if I ever lost it, I would probably go with the Fender Mustang Micro Plus headphone amp instead. These headphone amps with Bluetooth connectivity to your phone or tablet just make all types of practice so simple.

Edit -- looks like the Katana Go was reissued in a v2 that is identical in functionality and sound quality. I'd definitely get another if mine was lost.

 

[4 Out of 5]

Bass > Zoom B1Four > splitter cable to AKG headphones and practise amp.
Usually I just leave the amp switched off and use the headphones.

 

[lidl e]

I also have the boss katana go which is an amazing piece of kit.

 

[Micha84]

I plug into my computer and run an amp sim in there. That is because...
... I can't really practice at volume in my living situation
... I don't have a small bass amp
... I don't have space for an amp
... I almost always practice to backing tracks, drum grooves and such, and if I need a playback device anyway, I can use one machine to do it all and enjoy a good overall sound

If money were no object, I'd already have a Fender ACB tube amp.

 

[4 Out of 5]

Bass > Zoom B1Four > splitter cable to AKG headphones and practise amp.
Usually I just leave the amp switched off and use the headphones.

Also my permanent bedroom setup is bass > Vox Amplug 3.
The bass on its stand right next to my bed, so I can always play for a little bit to unwind right before going to bed.

 

[richntiff]

I had a V1 Katana: Go, and sold it for a profit when they discontinued them. I missed it though, so I was excited when they came back - I bought one on sale last month for $90! It is indeed identical. I can practice anywhere. 99% of my practice is rehearsing cover tunes, and it's ideal for that. I stream my Apple Music to it and play along with a setlist of tunes I need to work. It's the best practice setup I've ever had.

I have a Katana Go headphone amp which is amazing for practice. It seems to be discontinued, so if I ever lost it, I would probably go with the Fender Mustang Micro Plus headphone amp instead. These headphone amps with Bluetooth connectivity to your phone or tablet just make all types of practice so simple.

Edit -- looks like the Katana Go was reissued in a v2 that is identical in functionality and sound quality. I'd definitely get another if mine was lost.

 

[Jogobass]

I go straight into the audiointerface connected to my PC. no effects. my practice at the moment consists of soloing over youtube backing tracks. occasionally I will record something. I like to keep it quiet for the neighbors.

 

[ryco]

In the mornings spare bedroom with headphones

In the afternoon and evenings without headphones

 

[sheesh]

DI out of the Mesa D800+ into channel 1 of mixer, USB-C out of phone in channel 2, out to Beyer DT770Pro headphones. Often have my first gen BackBeat hooked up to my strap also. Works incredibly well.

Only gripe is either the mixer isn't powerful enough or I have the wrong ohms headphones to use with the mixer but I can't really turn it up very loud before it starts to distort. Did the same with with my computer's DAW Presonus mixer. Does NOT happen until "causing damage to my ears" volume if I headphones directly into the Mesa but audio from my phone into Mesa using USB-C to TRS 1/4" doesn't sound super good compared to the mixer.

Wish I knew what I was doing to make it better lol. But what I have and use gets the job done.

I have a Yamaha AG06 and Beyer Dynamics DT 990.

Looking at your setup, I would GUESS that you need to unclick the GUITAR button on channel one. (Just a guess!) Then you can adjust Gain and Volume as needed. PM if needed.

 

[antfarm]

 

[Bassinthemudd]

This is an old Italian PA amp that's been converted into an instrument amp. It's powering an Avatar SB126.

Although I have about a dozen basses that get played regularly, this one that was made by a departed friend, has been getting played the most.

 

[Nebadon2000]

Tascam BT 2 CD into auxiliary on Mesa WD 800 and AT 50 Headphones

For few years before that the BT 2 into auxiliary on PJB Big Head: Bass into Sushi Box Space Heater into Big Head input Same headphones

 

[Element Zero]

I have a Yamaha AG06 and Beyer Dynamics DT 990.

Looking at your setup, I would GUESS that you need to unclick the GUITAR button on channel one. (Just a guess!) Then you can adjust Gain and Volume as needed. PM if needed.

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I've tried that. Made no difference. I appreciate the help though.

 

[JJP_1984_LB50]

In the mornings spare bedroom with headphones

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In the afternoon and evenings without headphones

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What is the story with the FSO in the middle...???

 

[Michedelic]

Why, this janky-ass rig of doom:

 

[birminghambass]

Adjustable desk with my pedal board into a small mixer. I use the iPad or my phone for recording or jamming along with songs. I usually use headphones but I have 2 small studio monitors I can use instead with the touch of a button.

 

[project_c]

Headphones: Motown DI into a Focusrite interface, Mac Studio / Logic, no plugins or amp sims. Focal Listen Pro headphones.

Living room: Genz Benz Shuttle 8 combo with the extension cab, at minimum volume. Mostly no pedals.

 

[retslock]

The same stuff I gig with - a Rumble 500 watt head, Genzler 2 x 10 Bass Array cabinet, Sansamp BDDI, Broughton HPF, MXR Compressor, Korg tuner and either phone or iPad with headphones if needed.

 

[ryco]

What is the story with the FSO in the middle...???'

'75 P bought for $200 in '80 and modded to JPJ with SD QuarterPounders, stack vol/tone ring each pup, overall kill switch, Bad Ass II bridge, brass nut. 20+ year old Chrome Flats.

Just played it out Saturday night thru a GK Fusion 800/210 combo
up at the Senior Center in my cover band! good times!!