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wiki:alsa_part2 [2012/10/26 23:33] – [How to activate your mic] digitial slider controls all aus9 | wiki:alsa_part2 [2018/10/04 20:22] (current) – [Other web resources and credits] aus9 | ||
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add line to / | add line to / | ||
^opt/ | ^opt/ | ||
- | or | ||
- | < | ||
- | sudo echo -e ' | ||
- | </ | ||
**Note** we drop the first / for each file in filetool.lst. | **Note** we drop the first / for each file in filetool.lst. | ||
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^usr/ | ^usr/ | ||
- | or | + | |
- | < | + | Next add the following line to bootlocal.sh |
- | sudo echo -e '\nusr/local/etc/asound.state' | + | ^/usr/local/sbin/alsactl |
- | </ | + | |
- | The alsasound script will restore | + | |
**alsaconf users**\\ | **alsaconf users**\\ | ||
Add extra line | Add extra line | ||
^etc/ | ^etc/ | ||
- | or | ||
- | < | ||
- | sudo echo -e ' | ||
- | </ | ||
**sound device model changed to fix up controls or options**\\ | **sound device model changed to fix up controls or options**\\ | ||
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First use root powers to edit / | First use root powers to edit / | ||
< | < | ||
- | echo -e ' | + | sudo echo -e ' |
</ | </ | ||
There is no need to add the home file mysound.state to filetool.lst as it goes into mydata.tgz on shutdown or reboot. | There is no need to add the home file mysound.state to filetool.lst as it goes into mydata.tgz on shutdown or reboot. | ||
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The above help is not helpful for microphone or capture devices, these input devices need the SPACE BAR to activate or de-active. The default seems to be de-active. | The above help is not helpful for microphone or capture devices, these input devices need the SPACE BAR to activate or de-active. The default seems to be de-active. | ||
- | So I have made up a new image that might help newbies? | ||
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- | {{http:// | ||
I have hidden the mic sections below as most users tend not to use mics. | I have hidden the mic sections below as most users tend not to use mics. | ||
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and I have 2 sliders and 2 settings in my alsamixer. | and I have 2 sliders and 2 settings in my alsamixer. | ||
- | {{http:// | + | image to be updated later |
In above image, I have paired slider 1 with setting one and slider 2 with setting 2 so it reads\\ | In above image, I have paired slider 1 with setting one and slider 2 with setting 2 so it reads\\ | ||
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=====How to activate your mic===== | =====How to activate your mic===== | ||
- | If your alsamixer mic control does not dispaly the word CAPTURE above the bottom capture control, then press the **SPACE BAR** in alsamixer to unmute or activate the mic. Next, use the page up or down or arrow up or down to set the volume levels. So if active, you must see 2 " | + | If your alsamixer mic control does not dispaly the word CAPTURE above the bottom capture control, then press the **SPACE BAR** in alsamixer to unmute or activate the mic. Next, use the page up or down or arrow up or down to set the volume levels. |
TIP, distortion is more likely at max volume try somewhere between 80-90% and consider doing record and playbacks to confirm. | TIP, distortion is more likely at max volume try somewhere between 80-90% and consider doing record and playbacks to confirm. | ||
- | {{http:// | + | {{wiki:mic.jpg}} |
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+ | The mux setting is like a kind of mic amplifier and I suggest you do not use it unless with volumes maxed etc, you can not hear sufficient volume. Note when raised mux is more likely to lead to distortion. | ||
- | The mux setting is like a kind of mic amplifier | + | If your alsamixer image has a slider |
- | hear sufficient | + | |
- | Note when raised .....mux....can lead to distortion. | + | |
- | If your alsamixer image has a slider and one named digital then you have an advantage over most sliders. The non-digital slider can be volume zero but kept active, | + | TIP |
+ | If you have a headset mic and ear pieces use that to avoid getting speaker feedback through | ||
+ | =====Volume guidelines===== | ||
+ | As a general rule, never set volume | ||
===== How to change setting for mic ===== | ===== How to change setting for mic ===== | ||
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Depending on whether you are using skype or video recording, you may need to save a backup of your mixer levels for that webcam. For problems with microphones see Forums, e.g. http:// | Depending on whether you are using skype or video recording, you may need to save a backup of your mixer levels for that webcam. For problems with microphones see Forums, e.g. http:// | ||
+ | =====Modems===== | ||
+ | If you happen to have a modem supported by alsa, then you may find some settings for it in alsamixer, showing as a distinct sound device, e.g. Off-hook and Caller ID. | ||
=====Other web resources and credits===== | =====Other web resources and credits===== | ||
TC maintainers for OSS and Alsa | TC maintainers for OSS and Alsa | ||
- | * -Jason W, Juanito, Curaga | + | * Jason W, Juanito, Curaga |
+ | * Moderator Rich for setup guide | ||