Just a tip on exporting to audio from Dorico…
Be aware that Dorico comes with Equalizer, Maximiser, and Compressor/Limiter plugins. A little practice with these in the Master Slider effect chain of Dorico’s mixer can help you ‘shape up’ or “master” the loudness and character of your choosing.
If the recording levels you are shooting for are too loud for comfort through your speakers, then physically turn them down (Knob controlling the amplifier on the monitors/speakers) when setting up a mix-down export.