Can I connect a boss gt 3 direct to the pa?

[metal]

ive seen the line 6 pod xt direct to the pa and they sound pretty good! can i do that with a boss gt 3 ? if yes does it sound good?
thanks!

 

[baritone]

Re: Can I connect a boss gt 3 direct to the pa?

You can basically run any processor into a PA. The sound may not be optimal as a guitar tone, unless your processor has amp-model/cab-sim features or just an equalizer tweaked the right way.

 

[Robert Delahunt]

Re: Can I connect a boss gt 3 direct to the pa?

I'd say if it has a line-out, sure, otherwise it won't be properly matched.

 

[baritone]

Re: Can I connect a boss gt 3 direct to the pa?

Oh yeah, it has to have the right signal gain. But most multi effect units have an option to switch between "line" and "instrument" or "+4" and "-10".

 

[Robert Delahunt]

Re: Can I connect a boss gt 3 direct to the pa?

Oh yeah, it has to have the right signal gain. But most multi effect units have an option to switch between "line" and "instrument" or "+4" and "-10".

Yeah. Usually I don't use anything but Line Out for that. Tried it with amp out to a keyboard amp and/or the direct box to the sound mixer, and it sounds worse that way in my opinion.

 

[Johtosotku]

Re: Can I connect a boss gt 3 direct to the pa?

I've tried my GT-3 to some P.A. every now and then but I haven't really ever been impressed by the results. My PodXT has definitely worked better in that sense.