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Line 6 HX Stomp as a Pre-amp DI?

I’m new to the HX Stomp game, having had mine for a week but so far I’m finding it pretty easy to use. I particularly like the HX Edit tool. I will be using it as the nucleus of an ampless rig when I don’t want to bring my Bergantino rig out. I really didn’t like the canned amp and cab presets, finding them muddy and noisy. I’m also still searching for an overdrive/distortion sound I like, but I’ll get there. In my effort to get a cleaner more transparent tone, I recently downloaded a number of Bergantino cab IRs that I found surprisingly good. I’m keeping things very simple, with the HXS output going to a Pinstripe MISO to get a cleaner DI signal and a ground lift. Once I get things worked out, I’ll share my gig experiences but so far I’m pretty excited about it.
Hey Bonecat!
Looking for a DI to put after my Stomp both to run a signal to FOH and provide a ground lift if needed. Does the Miso allow you to also send a signal to an onstage amp?
Thanks!
Ed
 
I had just been using a 1/4" TRS to Male XLR adapter, but on my latest board (went Shure GLXD+ Wireless) I put a Radial Pro DI at the end. Just in case I need ground lift or have other issues somewhere. It hasn't happened but that doesn't mean it won't.