Audition creating a stuttering/choppy recording in multitrack

Here is my setup: the latest version of Adobe CC/Audition on a Mac Mini M1 - 16GB Ram/1 TB HD. I also have a Rodecaster connected along with 3 microphones (Shure SM-78, with a inline preamp). I am using the Template created via Rodecaster's suggestion to run 8 channels. 13 GB Ram dedicated to Audition

The Problem: I've had this on several machines now (more or less the same set up). Randomly the recording coming in from any one of the mics has a stutter. As in words, sounds, and as much as a phrase gets randomly repeated. I've attached an audio sample. 

What I've Done: I've cleared the cache in Audition and restarted the computer/rodecaster. I am not out of options as to why this is happening and what can be done about it. 

I am happy to answer more questions about set up.