Oh hi! I can help with this! I have a Tascam recorder with similar issues. The problem lies with the fact that while they sell the line input as such, it isn't TRUE line input, but a hybrid that can sort of work between line and mic levels. This means that line outputs on mixers, which run hot, just put out too much juice to be able to get a reasonable level.
To fix this, I had to buy an attenuator, which I got from ebay. It's pretty much a box with resistors running through it, but it works great, just means more wires!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAA25PH-St.../182553746659?
Another way to solve it is to buy a better recorder, but they jump from sub-£100 to around £200.
I can get some pictures of how it's set up if it helps.
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