MacOS system audio capture low volume with multichannel soundcards

I am building an app that uses system audio capture. This works well for 2-channel sound cards, but as soon as the interface has more than 2 outputs, the capture volume is very low. Does anyone have tips on where to look? Capturing neither before nor after the mix doesn't solve it.

MacOS system audio capture low volume with multichannel soundcards
 
 
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