Can't switch sound output device macbook air/mountain lion

When I choose my Airport Express for music coming from iTunes, the audio does switch to the APE, but even the lowest volume setting is fairly loud. The F11 and F12 volume keys bring up the indicator bars, but there is no change in the level coming from the APE. Additionally, the Sound Preference still says Internal Speakers. If I try to change ouput device to the APE (AirPlay) it won't let me. Any ideas?

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