The artist formerly known as rEalm posted some patchcord tips using
gain 4x. I didn't try it, but if rEalm recommended it, it should be
worth your effort.
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/xl7/message/15103
(There mat be other posts on using gain 4x. I searched the archives
using 4x. Remember, when you search the archives, keep pressing NEXT
to search back through sets of older messages.)
Hope this helps.
--Steve