[cooktimj]

I've gigged my Para Acoustic DI for about 4 years now and have yet to have had a problem with it. Here are some pros and cons I've found.

Pros
-Rock solid construction, very strong casing
-Fairly simple, easy to discern controls
-Sweeping notch filter to locate and eliminate feedback
-Easier to carry than an amplifier!

Cons
-No power source input other than Phantom or 9V battery
-IMO, 1/4" jack inputs should be on sides. Would be more convenient in pedal chain setups, but not [i]that[i] important.


Typically, my experience has been that in DI applications, you are at the mercy of the sound engineer. If he EQ's you on the mixer with very little low end and all mids and highs, your $3,500 Taylor is going to sound like a Hohner (no offense to the Hohner owners out there!) This DI is great in that it can compensate for that some as it has it's own EQ, but it's limited as to what it can correct.

As for these other setups, tandem DI's and EQ, etc. It really depends on what you're willing to do to acheive your tone. If portability is paramount, then a compact unit like the Baggs should fit your need. If you want greater control from where you sit on stage (and run effects, boost, etc.) then the tandem setup is probably for you.