I have had the POD for a while. I recently got some VST's I want to use for the guitar tone. I have been using the POD as my interface. I send the guitar through a patch with no amp. I use the mixer, in the pod, to boost the signal 9.5 db because the signal is too low otherwise. Is this an optimal method of recording a dry track? I will be getting an Audient ID14 to track vocals. I'm wondering if going straight through the Audient will be a better option