Interface Reccomdations

[Mark_Bass]

Apologies if this is in the wrong category; I’m after some recommendations for a bass interface to use when practicing.

it doesn’t need to be massively expensive as it’s not for recording just so I can play along to tracks on either my phone ( iPhone X) or laptop ( MacBook Pro).

im in a Covers Band so want soemthing portable I could quickly setup at work or at home.

thanks!

 

[Planemo]

Zoom B1on. Can be mains or battery operated. Aside from it's multitude of on board rhythms and effects, it also takes a 3.5mm aux in (I use a male to male from my phone if I am learning something from YouTube). Brilliant bit of kit and I use mine all the time.

[Crawford13]

The audient ID4 is great and can be used with an iPad if you have the camera adapter and a powered USB hub.

Another more expensive option but could kill many birds with one stone would be the Line 6 HX Stomp.

[RedVee]

I use a Audient id14 which I prefer over my other interface which is a Focusrite Scarlett 2i4. The id14 has a great DI and better preamps and converters than the Focusrite.

[dannybuoy]

Phil Jones Bighead for me. Portable, internal rechargeable battery, built in USB audio interface, and much more clear loud volume on tap than the Zoom multis or Focusrite audio interfaces.

I have a Zoom B3n and Focusrite 2i2, but if using either of those with bass I still go via the Bighead, because I struggled to get enough volume otherwise. The Zoom in particular introduced some unwanted distortion when maxing the master volume. I note most others don't have these issues, I put it down to my chosen headphones being a bit harder to drive than most so I need a bit more juice!

[paddy109]

I use iRig (£5 EBay) and AmpliTube (free download) for practising at home - I can access all the songs on my iPad.

[CameronJ]

The PJB Bighead is probably the best you can get for what you describe. Not exactly “cheap” but worth every penny.

[Mark_Bass]

Thanks everyone I’ll check those out and report back!

[burno70]

Another vote for the PJB Bighead. A bit spendy but so worth it if you can afford it. I've had mine for a couple of years now, use it almost every day, and still absolutely love the tone I can get out of it.