Truckstop Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hello all, need some pointers! I'm looking for a small effects-type box that's got an aux-in (for iPod, laptop etc) and a headphone out so I can practice along to songs in, and I quote, "complete and utter silence" (Mrs T!). I think a lot of the larger multi-effects and outboard pre-amps have this feature but they're a little big to bring downstairs and I just want a basic bass signal, don't need any tone shaping or effects. Over the last couple of years I've had a GK MB500 and an Ampeg PF500 which have both already had the feature and I've just noticed that my SWR Workingman's doesn't! Obviously I don't want a new head, so just looking for a gadget-type thing. Anyone know of such a thing? Cheers Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Truckstop Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Ooh, looks good! A bit more expensive than what I was thinking of but I like the idea of being able to use it as a DI/pre also. Cheers! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tm486 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) I was looking for exactly this, because I live in a flat and I really couldn't do any practice without annoying both flatmates and neighbors. I looked for ages to get something like you describe and the cheapest solution looked to be the VOX Amplug. Unfortunately due to the recessed jack on my bass, I don't think this would have fit. A lot of the small, separate-box solutions that I looked at, like the Ashdown posted above, seem to be pretty expensive for what I wanted to use purely as a practice tool. I ended up with a multi-effects unit, so not quite what you are looking for, but I now use it both as a practice tool and live so it was certainly worth it to me. I got the Line6 Bass Floor Pod, but it might be worth looking at the smaller 'bean shaped' version, they can go for pretty cheap and aren't that big. I have found myself doing so much more practice now and enjoying it much more. Good luck with the search, Tom Edited November 13, 2013 by tm486 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 the sfx micro-h is a superb sounding little thing that does exactly what you're after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Just get a small mixer like [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Behringer-Eurorack-UB502-Table-Top-Mixer-/261327436816"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Behringer-Eurorack-UB502-Table-Top-Mixer-/261327436816[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Wouldn't a little Korg Pandora do this? You can pick them up really cheaply on the used market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I use a Vox headphone anp, plugs into the bass and has aux in plus headphone out (obviously!). Works well, costs about £30 if I remember right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Mixer. Get a decent one and you'll find a whole host of uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Funnily enough a mate of mine asked me if I wanted to buy a Samson Mixpad the other day for not much money; might see if he's still got it! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 +1 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1384338266' post='2275350'] Just get a small mixer like [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Behringer-Eurorack-UB502-Table-Top-Mixer-/261327436816"]http://www.ebay.co.u...r-/261327436816[/url] [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I,ve got a line 6 bass floor pod,does the trick. Cheap s/h and keeps the peace in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 It does in my house, i made a mini4 channel mixer on veroboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 A-ha, got myself that Samson Mixpad for £20! A little 8-channel doo-dad and it does the trick perfectly. Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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