The Ashdown Tone Pocket Bass Headphone Preamp is perfect for practising on the go. Its small compact size makes it easy to carry virtually anywhere – you can fit it in your pocket. And it has a set of super responsive control dials meaning you can easily craft your dream bass tone in seconds. Simply plug your headphones in and youll be able to practise in complete silence – and play wherever you like thanks to the rechargeable battery. Its a bassists best friend and especially useful for travelling or touring musicians. Connect it to your amp computer DAW or PA system this nifty device is insanely dynamic. It also lets you play along with tracks of your choosing for even more productive practice sessions. Unlimited possibilities in the palm of your hand. Portable and practical As Ashdowns most compact preamp to date the Tone Pocket provides you with your own personal performance for your headphones. Its small size and light weight make it perfect for travelling. You can even fit it in your back pocket or sit it on top of your desktop making it the perfect companion for practice studio and stage applications. The sound it offers has been specially optimised for the bass guitar. With its 3-band EQ and volume control you can personalise your sound and experiment with your playing. If youve also connected an mp3 device the Tone Pocket enhances your music with additional power and increased clarity and tone. Its also perfect for using with computers that lack that extra oomph. Practice perform and record Along with the standard instrument input and headphone output you also have a line in/out and a USB port. The line input is perfect for connecting your smart phone or music player letting you play along to your favourite song or backing track. The line out lets you connect to an amplifier or PA system perfect for monitoring your performance. The USB port provides you with two functions. The first is that it allows you to record your sound with your favourite DAW. Its second function is to charge the internal 9v battery giving you up about 8 hours of play time. This is perfect if you want to practice your bass anywhere. You can also power the Ashdown preamp via mains or car charger. Whats Inside the Box 1 x Tone Pocket in soft case 1 x USB to USB cable 1 x Headphone 1/4” adaptor 1 x 10v power supply 1 x 12v in-car charger 1 x Pack of 4 self-adhesive rubber feet Specifications General Controls: Bass Mids Highs Volume Inputs: 1/4 Instrument Jack 3.5mm Line In Jack Outputs: 1/4 Headphones 1/4 Line Out Jack USB: Micro (5.1V – 2.1V) Power Requirements: DC-10V DC-12V 9V Rechargeable Battery (Internal) Battery Life: 8 Hours (Approx.) Dimensions Height: 26mm Width: 108mm Depth: 95mm Weight: 272g (0.5lbs)