Usually rca jacks run at -10db and xlr +4db, at least that how the interfaces used on my music computer and digital mixer work. I don't know any of the particular equipment you are using, but I'd look for an input setting on your interface that might adjust for the higher signal level.
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I'm just guessing that it might be the -10 vs +4 level issue regarding your equipment setup. You could try putting a 10 to 20 db pad inline on the xlr input path to solve the issue: https://www.amazon.com/PROCRAFT-INLINE-ATTENUATOR-FEMALE-ADAPTOR/dp/B07B1G6PM8/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=3W1VFFZ0Q65TK&keywords=xlr+pad&qid=1689794883&sprefix=xlr+pad%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-4 It's all about gain staging. Here is a link to a 7-page Gearspace thread about it: https://gearspace.com/board/audio-student-engineering-production-question-zone/566766-4db-10db-what-does-all-mean-exactly.html Somewhere in the thread someone says: "Actually, I learned later that a simple XLR to 1/4" TRS cable going into my interface line inputs solved the too much gain issue"