Ashdown TONE POCKET
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A Concentrated Ashdown Experience in Pocket Size
Designed by Ashdown for modern bassists, the Tone Pocket condenses the brand's DNA into a miniature format. It fits like a "Swiss Army knife" for practice and recording, an ideal complement to a pedalboard or a solution for lessons and backstage. In the lineup, it's the most compact option for headphone practice while enjoying a stage-ready line output.Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?
Motivated beginners, touring pros, teachers, or home studio users will find a versatile partner here. Perfect for silent practice with playbacks via the line input, it also shines in the home studio as a direct interface and serves as a discreet preamp between bass and PA/monitor on small stages. It slips effortlessly into a gig bag and integrates easily with any pedalboard.Musician-Friendly Controls and Connectivity
The Tone Pocket keeps it simple with three tone knobs "Bass/Mids/Highs" offering +/-15 dB per band and a master volume. On the front, plug in your bass via jack and your backing sources via mini-jack. On the back, the balanced line output feeds an amp or PA, while the USB port functions as an audio interface and charging port. The black anodized alloy construction combines durability and elegance, resulting in a housing as robust as it is discreet.The Sound
Optimized for bass, the Tone Pocket delivers firm, clean lows, clear mids that carry the mix, and bright highs without harshness. The EQ responds musically: a slight bump in the low-mids adds body to fingerstyle lines, while boosting the highs provides the attack needed for slap. Dynamics remain lively and the response faithfully follows your playing, whether soft, percussive, or with a pick.Technical specifications
| Number of channels | 1 |
| Rackable | No |
| Category | headphone preamp |
| Volume per channel | Yes |
| Inputs | Aux, jack |
| Direct output | Yes |
| Color | Black |
| Power supply included | Yes |
| Power supply | DC 15 V |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions (mm) | 108 x 108 x 25 |
| Outputs | 6.35 mm headphone, balanced Line Out (jack format) |
| USB | USB port for recording/playback and charging (USB-C to USB cable included) |
| 3-band EQ | Bass, Mids, Highs (+/-15 dB per band) |
| Supported sampling rates | 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz |
| Approximate autonomy | 2 hours |
| Required voltage | 12 to 18 V DC (15 V adapter included) |
| Internal battery | rechargeable 9 V |
| Current consumption (mA) | not disclosed by the manufacturer |
Questions frequently asked
Is it possible to practice bass with headphones using a backing track?
The 6.35 mm jack headphone output allows for silent practice, while the mini-jack auxiliary input accepts a backing source. The EQ Bass, Mids, and Highs controls operate on three bands with a ±15 dB range each.
What is the internal battery life?
A rechargeable 9 V internal battery provides about 2 hours of autonomy. Charging is done via the USB port, with a USB-C to USB cable included.
Can the Tone Pocket V2 record directly to a computer?
The USB port supports recording and audio playback at sampling rates of 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. It can thus be used as a direct audio interface for the home studio.
How to connect this preamp to a PA system or amplifier?
The balanced line output via jack allows connection of the preamp to an amplifier or PA system. A direct output is also specified in its features.
What are the format and power supply specifications for this bass preamp?
With dimensions of 108 x 108 x 25 mm and a weight of 0.2 kg, the anodized black alloy casing fits easily on a pedalboard. The power supply accepts 12 to 18 V DC; a 15 V adapter is included.
