Any one audio application seems to "lock out" the others

[inzania]

Hello - I have found that any one application that plays sound (eg Rhythmbox or even FireFox) will block all other applications from playing sounds. For example, if I start Rhythmbox and then use FireFox to play a YouTube video I cannot hear the video sound. If I then close both applications and open FireFox I can hear the YouTube video, but if I then restart Rhythmbox I cannot play music. The same basic principle applies to streamtuner, Audacity, etc. Basically, I have to close whatever app has "audio control" before starting a new app to receive audio control, if that makes sense.

It seemed to me this would be a common problem, but I couldn't find anything on it. Am I just crazy?

[Forged]

Im having the same problem, it isn't a huge deal but it is slightly annoying.

[highfructose327]

I was having a similar issue I used this How To it did the trick for me, hope it helps.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=776739

[Forged]

I was having a similar issue I used this How To it did the trick for me, hope it helps.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=776739

That seems to have fixed the problem, thank you.

[inzania]

Hm, I had some troubles with Skype... it actually didn't seem to fix the "audio lock" problem though, but I may be missing some settings. I'll try messing with it some more.