Menu audio level control

I am having a hard time with the volume of my main menu audio. When I import the track I want to use and drop it in the top menu, I have no way of adjusting the volume. I usually mix all of my audio in final cut to a maximum of -12db.
The volume appears to be fine when I'm authoring the disc. I go from the main menu with sound to the tracks and the audio appears to be at the same level. However, after producing the finished DVD, the menu audio is usually way too loud. I would say it's at least 12 db hotter than the program material. Hence, when you navigate back to the main menu from the tracks, it's way too loud.
Any clues, anyone???
DVDSP 4
Final Cut Suite

David:
That's probably a difference in the encoding of your tracks and menu audio. What audio format are you using for your tracks: AIFF or AC3? Or are you encoding your assets inside DVDSP?
There is no way to adjust the volume inside DVDSP, you must edit your audio level in other app before importing it (FCP, Soundtrack, etc).
Alberto

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