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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. | ||
- | image to be updated later | + | {{wiki: |
- | 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 | + | 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 |
- | hear sufficient volume.\\ | + | |
- | Note when raised | + | |
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, and your mic volume is controlled by the digital slider. | 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, and your mic volume is controlled by the digital slider. | ||
+ | TIP | ||
+ | If you have a headset mic and ear pieces use that to avoid getting speaker feedback through your mic. | ||
=====Volume guidelines===== | =====Volume guidelines===== | ||
As a general rule, never set volume for inputs at 100%. The amplifier called mux for my card only allows 0,50 or 100 amplification. And 50 and 100 cause too much distortion to even my ears to bear. | As a general rule, never set volume for inputs at 100%. The amplifier called mux for my card only allows 0,50 or 100 amplification. And 50 and 100 cause too much distortion to even my ears to bear. | ||
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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 | ||