GB '11 - Apogee Duet - do I still need a direct box?

[Martyk]

I mean, I think it sounds good, either through my own pedal board or using GB's new amps and effects for something easy - do I still need to use a direct box to boost my signal into the Duet? I don't think so.....
If we're talking about a .1% improvement at the margin whenever played back through a deluxe sound system, I don't care about that. I'm not about pro level recording, I'm about ease and having it sound OK, and I think it does.

Any thoughts?

[bchamorro]

No, you don't need one at all.
Not even for recording bass.

[uberschall]

My Duet sounds great by itself on guitar, bass, and amp Line signals. Plenty of level available and sounds as good or better as any other direct box/interface combo I've tried.