Guest Marcoelwray Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 (edited) Hello Hello I've got, let's say, a "problem".... Currently my studio is in the basement, and I like to play in the living room, but I need to be more quiet of course. So I'm looking into the Phil Jones BigHead Mobile, the Palmer Bass Preamp, etc... But the main feature on the PJ to me is, of course, the Li-Ion battery. So far I use my Roland Duo Catpure, but I have to power it up with a 9V PSU, then my bass goes to the reverb effect (Digitech Polara), ang go back into the Duo Capture. Anyway, that is a lot of cables, it's really not practical and if I want to record or play downstairs I have to take my sound device, the PSU, the reverb, the cables... My question (utopic) is: what could be the more practical way to play silent in the living room? I'd like to have sort of a heaphones preamp but with at least a Reverb integrated, and if possible, with not a 9V battery, but more a Li-Ion... I'm aware that I can't get rid off the heapdhones cable, and instrument cable. Is someone living a similar case or has a good idea on this? Thanks Marco Edited May 2, 2019 by Marcoelwray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleOhStephan Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Have you tried an ipad with garage band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marcoelwray Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 3 hours ago, StevieE said: Have you tried an ipad with garage band? I ain't got no iPad unfortunately, and neither a tablet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleOhStephan Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Marcoelwray said: I ain't got no iPad unfortunately, and neither a tablet... Shame, its a neat solution. Just plug in via an iRig connector which the bass and headphones also plug into and you're good to go. Lots of free amp apps available with loads of effects, you can record and even collaborate online. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 20 minutes ago, StevieE said: Shame, its a neat solution. Just plug in via an iRig connector which the bass and headphones also plug into and you're good to go. Lots of free amp apps available with loads of effects, you can record and even collaborate online. I found some latency on the iRig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleOhStephan Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 18 minutes ago, ped said: I found some latency on the iRig User error 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 18 minutes ago, StevieE said: User error 😜 Lol yeah maybe. It was an iRig 2 and iPad. Shame because it could have been quite handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleOhStephan Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 39 minutes ago, ped said: Lol yeah maybe. It was an iRig 2 and iPad. Shame because it could have been quite handy 😬 Tbh, I didn't actually use an iRig, I'm way too cheap. It was a few years back but I bought a cheap interface cable off eBay, probably from China and it seems to work OK. They don't seem to sell them on there now, but this is the cable - http://www.lunashops.com/goods.php?id=3511 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marcoelwray Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 I just saw that Black Star Beam combo (little one) which includes effects and headphones, usb, Bluetooth... Looks quite handy and if I need to hear there's a 8 or 10" speaker in it.... It's same price range as PJ BigHead (200+). It just doesn't work on battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy109 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I use iRig with AmpliTube which I think you can use with a Android phone. I use it with my iPad mini and it’s a great way for silent/portable practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 I have an old Korg Pandora. Small, drives a proper pair of headphones. I run it from 4xAAA rechargeable batteries and they last a while. It has an ok integrated tuner, FX, and has a tap reverb, which is a lovely thing. Otherwise, I use a cheap 12 track mixing desk. Has phantom power and XLRs for some pedals, and it's better with a Chapman stick than the Pandora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 There's always the Zoom B3n, Aux in, headphones out, FX, amp & cab sims. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Ive just got a Zoom B1 Four, but have been using a B1-on, which are battery powered multi effects (unlike the B3n which needs mains), with line in and headphone out. The new B1 Four only costs £68. I also use a cheap wireless system, again 100% battery, so the only wire is for the headphones. I love the freedom batteries give, even though I’m at home so its bot really a big issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 On 02/05/2019 at 17:05, ped said: I found some latency on the iRig Most of the apps have a latency slider, usually set pretty high be default. Even if your chosen app doesn't, or didn't allow you to set it low enough, you can run it inside Audiobus and control the latency there. I've got mine down to way below perceptible levels, 64 samples / 1.5ms is possible on my old iPad Air 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 I'd recommend the B1Four also. The PJB is great, but only does clean and dry bass tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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