headphones directly into output jack

[RobertB]

I can't believe I'd never tried this until tonight. It IS a preamp after all, right? So I checked it out for fun & curiosity. Sure, it's mono, but it definitely sounds good enough for practicing (with everything boosted), and it's fun walking all over the house & outside ... playing, with a decent level. Must be even better with the Bongo!

 

[Caca de Kick]

Hmmm, never thought of that. Then again, it's probably been 10-12yrs since I've owned any headphones.

 

[Charles]

I've tried it before and didn't think it sounded too good.

 

[kayneex]

I've been dreaming of a system to plug between the bass and the cord to in-hear-monitor my playing during gigs..does it exist ?

 

[kayneex]

A light, portable one, that is..

 

[Duarte]

I dont know of anything - but if there isnt one im sure youre on to something!

 

[Brim]

try one of these: The Dragonfly Personal Powerless Stethoscope Amp

 

[mynan]

I dont know of anything - but if there isnt one im sure youre on to something!

I haven't seen one of these since the 80s, but it does have a line out that you could run to your amp or a DI. Check out the headphones in the pics. They would probably have to be upgraded.

Rockman Bass Ace Headphone Amp and more Bass Amplifiers at GuitarCenter.com.

 

[kayneex]

Guys you just rock Thanks !! I've just found these others:

Pocket Rock-it S1b Bass Guitar Headphone Amplifier
Dean Bass-in-a-Box Bass Guitar Headphone Amplifier

I must say that the Pocket Rock-it seems appealing to me, I'm wondering if anyone used it - or another one in a gig ? Does it works?

 

[thunder]

didn't know you can do that.

 

[mynan]

I must say that the Pocket Rock-it seems appealing to me, I'm wondering if anyone used it - or another one in a gig ? Does it works?

I think I would feel funny with that thing plugged into my SR5 on stage...like people might think I borrowed one of my kid's toys or something.

 

[kayneex]

Well, being recently converted to the HF system for my bass, I've been shocked by the drastic differences of my basss sound depending on where I was playing from, in the venue, soo..I was thninking it would be cool to have a tiny lil box like this for a non-area-dependent monitoring, small enough for my back pocket, but big enough to cope with my Bongo5HH

 

[mynan]

Well, being recently converted to the HF system for my bass, I've been shocked by the drastic differences of my basss sound depending on where I was playing from, in the venue, soo..I was thninking it would be cool to have a tiny lil box like this for a non-area-dependent monitoring, small enough for my back pocket, but big enough to cope with my Bongo5HH

I just don't like how it plugs directly into your bass. I guess you could get an extension cable. I'm not familiar with the HF system.

 

[kayneex]

You really should give it a try, it's so good to be free, almost frightening.. loll

 

[Frankie5Angels]

I use the Dragonfly and it works great. But what gets the most use is my Cafe Walter amp. It's small (about the size of two cigarette packs) and gives you a true sound of what's coming out of the bass. There aren't any knobs to fiddle with, just volume. Pure, simple, portable sound. It's great for practicing when the kids are sleeping.

 

[Melissa]

I must say that the Pocket Rock-it seems appealing to me, I'm wondering if anyone used it - or another one in a gig ? Does it works?

I've been using the C Tech Pocket Rock-It Bass Headphone Amp for awhile now when I travel instead of taking a practice amp with me. Never thought about using in a gig though.

 

[bovinehost]

Hey!

Melissa!

All it took was a headphone question to get you back?

Dang.

 

[Melissa]

Hiya, Jack!

All it took was a headphone question to get you back?

Yeah. I'm easy. What can I say?

That and finally getting over being in a craptastic band that was anti-bass. (I'm not bitter....much).

 

[RobertB]

Hey!

Melissa!

All it took was a headphone question to get you back?

Dang.

I can see the revolutionary nature of my discovery and the critical relevance of my post were lost on you, Jack. Either that or I'm being grossly sarcastic right now. =)