Possible issue with Inputs - Very low in volume

[owensands]

So I have been trying to run my A4 through the external input using an insert cable and the volume is super low. Is anyone else feeling that the external input is lower then it should be? Or do I have a faulty unit? Here is a clip of me running the A4 through the in of the rytm and then you can hear me unhook it and patch the A4 into the tape input of my mixer(mackie VL4 1604). The tape input is set to UNITY gain so there no boost going on. I just feel as if either my rytm input is messed up or the input is just really low. I have to turn all the drum parts down to about 30% just to mix the A4 in at a good balance, and even then it could still use a boost. It also doesn’t sound very good either. Am I missing something here?

Here is the soundfile
https://copy.com/9Wmhha0vP6FiStVW

[PeterHanes]

So I have been trying to run my A4 through the external input using an insert cable and the volume is super low. Is anyone else feeling that the external input is lower then it should be? Or do I have a faulty unit? Here is a clip of me running the A4 through the in of the rytm and then you can hear me unhook it and patch the A4 into the tape input of my mixer(mackie VL4 1604). The tape input is set to UNITY gain so there no boost going on. I just feel as if either my rytm input is messed up or the input is just really low. I have to turn all the drum parts down to about 30% just to mix the A4 in at a good balance, and even then it could still use a boost. It also doesn’t sound very good either. Am I missing something here?

Here is the soundfile
https://copy.com/9Wmhha0vP6FiStVW

The Rytm Input?

Is there no way whatsoever to set the level for the synth that one plugs into the AR input? I tried to use my ER-1 through the AR, but I can barely hear it even though I have the vol at max on the drum machine. It would be nice to have an extra input as I would prefer not needing to use a mixer for playing live. But if I can't get some volume from it, it's kind of pointless. (As I don't feel like lowering everything else that I have carefully set up.) Thank you!