Bass plugged into Home stereo.

splosh123 · 3rd March 2007, 8:59 PM

So i got my Bass today! (Thanks Vort)

And i haven't bought my amp yet. But i'm wondering... Can i plug the Bass into my Home surround sound system? It has 2 Mic inputs... I know you can do it the PC (but i need an adapter for it) but will it work? Will my stereo blow up? Will my bass die? Help wanted...

Thraxeh · 3rd March 2007, 9:15 PM

NO

Your bass will not die, but the amp/speakers will.

the amps and speakers in a home surround system are not use to the peaks of an intrument like a guitar/bass, you will clip the amp like a mofo, and the speakers will hate you for it

splosh123 · 3rd March 2007, 9:24 PM

So is there anyway i can plug my bass into anything with the standard bass lead that i have? I really want to hear my baby roar!

Thraxeh · 3rd March 2007, 9:26 PM

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Originally Posted by splosh123

So is there anyway i can plug my bass into anything with the standard bass lead that i have? I really want to hear my baby roar!

It wont roar with anything but a bass amp

what bass did you get ?

splosh123 · 3rd March 2007, 9:40 PM

Yamaha RBX270, with strap, lead and gig bag. $300 second hand. Very happy with the purchase.

SnooP-WiggleS · 3rd March 2007, 10:28 PM

if your using an effects box like zoom b2 it would prob be ok as you can control volume with that. My bass goes well into my speaker system (via zoom g2.1u pedal), but its got a proper subwoofer + plenty of peak headroom.

splosh123 · 3rd March 2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SnooP-WiggleS

if your using an effects box like zoom b2 it would prob be ok as you can control volume with that. My bass goes well into my speaker system (via zoom g2.1u pedal), but its got a proper subwoofer + plenty of peak headroom.

So the volume on the bass guitar isn't enough to control the volume.

Can someone just give it to me straight as to what will happen if i plug my bass into a; 5.1 Home stereo system or a Small/largish AM/FM stereo?

Thanks

sevenAU · 3rd March 2007, 10:43 PM

Use a stomp box in between the stereo and your bass.

It should be fine, but i'm not a bass expert.

I have used my guitar through a pedal on my stereo for ages, as it's near the computer and my amp is a bitch to move from pc room to my room. Nothing bad has happened yet, i get good bassy palm mutes, which i love.

sevenAU · 3rd March 2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by splosh123

So the volume on the bass guitar isn't enough to control the volume.

Can someone just give it to me straight as to what will happen if i plug my bass into a; 5.1 Home stereo system or a Small/largish AM/FM stereo?

Thanks

Potentiometers will not control a speakers sound, as there is no power coming from the bass. Your stereo will have an amp, yes? Which controls the volume of the line in, which would amplify your bass.

Please correct me if i am wrong.

splosh123 · 3rd March 2007, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by sevenAU

Potentiometers will not control a speakers sound, as there is no power coming from the bass. Your stereo will have an amp, yes? Which controls the volume of the line in, which would amplify your bass.

Please correct me if i am wrong.

Yes my stereo has a big amp. Which las many things plugged into it. Which then goes to the speakers. And the Sub is inbuilt into the amp...

sevenAU · 3rd March 2007, 11:11 PM

well, in my opinion (not neccesarily correct) all your guitar doing is providing electrical signals, much the same as an ipod would when plugged into the input jack, so it should be fine. Maybe a bass forum somewhere? Ultimate-guitar maybe?

SnooP-WiggleS · 3rd March 2007, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splosh123

So the volume on the bass guitar isn't enough to control the volume.

Can someone just give it to me straight as to what will happen if i plug my bass into a; 5.1 Home stereo system or a Small/largish AM/FM stereo?

Thanks

I'm was more thinking

1. most guitars /bass etc loose all their high end/presense when volume is turned down, hence wanting a better volume control. bass guitar straight in isn't suited that for line input and mic input may clip, give it a try and see if it does.
2. without some sort of amp modelling from bass/guitar pedal it'll sound crap anyways imo

sevenAU · 3rd March 2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SnooP-WiggleS

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2. without some sort of amp modelling from bass/guitar pedal it'll sound crap anyways imo

Unless there was an EQ and a woofer.

splosh123 · 3rd March 2007, 11:39 PM

I need a definate answer my speakers/sub will not explode on me! Please someone tell me!

Snikeron · 3rd March 2007, 11:51 PM

Plenty of reasons why you shouldn't

http://groups.google.com.au/group/re...db9ac70815d12d

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splosh123 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brisvegas Posts: 438	Bass plugged into Home stereo. So i got my Bass today! (Thanks Vort) And i haven't bought my amp yet. But i'm wondering... Can i plug the Bass into my Home surround sound system? It has 2 Mic inputs... I know you can do it the PC (but i need an adapter for it) but will it work? Will my stereo blow up? Will my bass die? Help wanted...

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SnooP-WiggleS Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ballarat, Victoria Posts: 2,662	if your using an effects box like zoom b2 it would prob be ok as you can control volume with that. My bass goes well into my speaker system (via zoom g2.1u pedal), but its got a proper subwoofer + plenty of peak headroom. __________________ RIG - CPU: I5 2500k @ 4.3ghz \| RAM: 8GB 1600 \| MOBO: ASUS P67 \| GC: ATI 5850 \| HD: 4tb \| Audio: m-audio delta 1010lt -> USB DAC -> Head Direct Re0 \| Case: Antec Sonata 3 PSU watts and Rails calculator OCAU WIKI's - heres what i've added, what can you add? The OCAU PSU wiki. Video Card wiki. Quiet PC

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sevenAU Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Australia Posts: 511	Use a stomp box in between the stereo and your bass. It should be fine, but i'm not a bass expert. I have used my guitar through a pedal on my stereo for ages, as it's near the computer and my amp is a bitch to move from pc room to my room. Nothing bad has happened yet, i get good bassy palm mutes, which i love. __________________ OCAU Guitar Players Club (2)

3rd March 2007, 11:11 PM	#11
sevenAU Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Australia Posts: 511	well, in my opinion (not neccesarily correct) all your guitar doing is providing electrical signals, much the same as an ipod would when plugged into the input jack, so it should be fine. Maybe a bass forum somewhere? Ultimate-guitar maybe? __________________ OCAU Guitar Players Club (2)

3rd March 2007, 9:15 PM	#2
Thraxeh Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney Australia NSW Posts: 4,134	NO Your bass will not die, but the amp/speakers will. the amps and speakers in a home surround system are not use to the peaks of an intrument like a guitar/bass, you will clip the amp like a mofo, and the speakers will hate you for it

3rd March 2007, 9:24 PM	#3
splosh123 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brisvegas Posts: 438	So is there anyway i can plug my bass into anything with the standard bass lead that i have? I really want to hear my baby roar!

3rd March 2007, 9:40 PM	#5
splosh123 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brisvegas Posts: 438	Yamaha RBX270, with strap, lead and gig bag. $300 second hand. Very happy with the purchase.

3rd March 2007, 11:39 PM	#14
splosh123 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brisvegas Posts: 438	I need a definate answer my speakers/sub will not explode on me! Please someone tell me!

3rd March 2007, 11:51 PM	#15
Snikeron Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 206	Plenty of reasons why you shouldn't http://groups.google.com.au/group/re...db9ac70815d12d