recording with PODxt (USB) and Rane DC24

[baixaria]

hey, i've been reading this forum for a long time, but now it's time for my first post. sorry for my english mistakes.

I've this set:

Line6 Bass PODxt Live
Rane DC24 (rack compressor)
handmade bass active (EMG, 18v)
(no amp yet)

I would like to record my bass via POD's USB port, but passing by the compressor before. If I put my bass directly in Rane's input (and after to POD), I believe the signal won't be enough "powerful" for the compressor works how it should works.

Is there some way to have a good signal to compress and record without something like an effect loop to put Rane?

thanks!

[bluestarbass]

why not put the compressor before the pod? You cant go after the pod becuase they then you wouldnt be able to use the compressor and the A/D conversion of the pod. Your right though, putting the compressor after the pod would require and effects loop.

[Pruitt]

Personally, I'd just use the LA2A compressor model built into the PODxt Live and bypass the Rane altogether when recording. It's what I do.