bouldersoundguy
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- I thought a DI is just a simple signal booster, so how would that improve the sound over using the pre-amps in the PA mixer?
DI's usually lower the signal somewhat (depending on the specific device). The main jobs of a DI are to lower the impedance and balance the output signal (for driving long lines), and to present a high impedance load the the source.
- Would it be useful to put a reverb and/or compression pedal between guitar and PA, or does it still sound thin?
Active pedals can present a higher impedance loads to the source, but they don't do the impedance/balancing thing. They could work in a pinch, but normally I would just use pedals for their intended purposes.