HOWTO: PulseAudio Fixes & System-Wide Equalizer Support

[jamesisin]

I am having trouble with Totem (Movie Player) which I think relates to PulseAudio. Can some take a look at my thread and maybe lend a hand?

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=6475431

[jamesisin]

Ugh!

Just went from bad to worse.

So I was having this .dmrc problem and my system was freezing:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=6475384

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=976610

I was able to fix that, but making the necessary permissions changes has now borked all of my audio:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=976610&page=2

Namely, Rhythmbox, Amarok (Xine), and Totem (Movie Player) are no longer able to play anything. Totem says "GStreamer encountered a general stream error" and Amarok tells me xine could not find any audio drivers.

Anybody got an answer on this one?

[SeePU]

I don't know but who's the pulseaudio expert on here?

My Pulseaudio broke and I'm not too sure how to fix it.

I have a few instructions I can try but I was wondering if anyone can recognize or troubleshoot based on the (error) messages.

I did have it working initially but what is bothering me, is that it suddenly stops working and then the sound on my media player turns off.

The volume control and meter open but nothing is shown on the meter.

Command of :$ pulseaudio -D doesn't work either.

I am not sure if there is anything to try. I would like to know what would stop it from working.

[-kg-]

Well, you know the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

While the sound isn't necessarily "broke" on this laptop, it isn't working quite correctly. The system sounds, for instance.

While there is a slight difference between some of the .wav files selectable for System sounds, they don't seem to be quite what they're made out to be.

The "Siren" sounds something like a door closing (though not quite). "Clink" sounds like a clink, and so does "Beep." "Boing" sounds like a "Tink."

Anyway, I'm going to try the steps in this HOWTO because, among other things, this is a laptop, and I'd like to try the equalizer to see if I can get the system speakers to sound a little better.

I have definite sound problems with my desktop, but one computer at a time. Other than the System sounds (and I have a feeling that may not be a "PulseAudio" problem) I haven't really had any sound problems with this laptop. I can't get Totem to play a DVD from the player, but that's likely not a sound problem, either.

Here goes...

[-kg-]

Well, it's all done and all seems to be working. The equalizer seems to have improved things somewhat, but I know I'm going to have to go into the configuration file and change some of the numbers and fine tune it to my particular speaker system.

And, of course...learned a little more yet.

Thanks!

[reef2dive]

I had some issues in setting up Skype, playing around with the different settings until I had a working setup. See attached pictures.
Other following the setup, there were no issues. Thank you very much.

The HW is a HP Pavilion ZE2000 with AMD Turion and OS 64 bit Ubuntu.

[trindflo]

I am running hardy (8.04) 64-bit and ran into trouble with flash in firefox after following the extremely helpful roadmap to correcting my sound woes. There is now a 64-bit native flash available and it is a lot better. Here is a link to someone who provides a script to clean out the old garbage and load the new version:
Alejandro Cuervo's script to install adobe native 64-bit flash 10 for linux (http://queleimporta.com/finally-adobe-releases-native-64-bit-flash-10-for-linux/en/)

[togo59]

Hi,

I have tried just about every bit of advice and still have no luck.

I am using Intrepid with Ubuntu Studio. I have a Terratec DMX6Fire PCI sound-card. This card worked fine on Hardy Heron.

I hear the sound BEFORE logging in, so the sound-card IS working.

aplay -l gives:
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: DMX6Fire [TerraTec DMX6Fire], device 0: ICE1712 multi [ICE1712 multi]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: V8237 [VIA 8237], device 0: VIA 8237 [VIA 8237]
Subdevices: 4/4
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Subdevice #1: subdevice #1
Subdevice #2: subdevice #2
Subdevice #3: subdevice #3
card 1: V8237 [VIA 8237], device 1: VIA 8237 [VIA 8237]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0


In Appendix A of the how-to, I fail on the following:
The application does not play audio and does list an entry in the Playback tab;
- the application is using PulseAudio but there is a problem, such as: a bug in PulseAudio, a problem with your ALSA kernel module or libraries, or your PCM/Master volume is muted.

I can assure you that nothing is muted.

I notice that others have problems with the Terratec 6Fire (http://hardware4linux.info/component/7132/) however, the start-up sound can be heard prior to log-in.

When I use this command sequence
$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I get the following (where it was printed bold, I have used bold; where it was printed red, I have used red):
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device front:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround40:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround40:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround41:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround41:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround50:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround50:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround51:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround51:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround71:0...
ALSA lib conf.c:3952:(snd_config_expand) Unknown parameters 0
ALSA lib pcm.c:2196:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM surround71:0
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround71:0: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying hw:0 as last resort...
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:0 doesn't support 2 channels, changed to 10.
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:0 doesn't support sample format s16le, changed to s32le.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device hw:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Cannot find mixer control "Master".
W: alsa-util.c: Cannot find fallback mixer control "PCM".
D: sink.c: Assertion 'map && pa_channel_map_valid(map)' failed at pulsecore/sink.c:78, function pa_sink_new.
E: module-alsa-sink.c: Failed to create sink object
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-alsa-sink" (argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0"): initialization failed.
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device front:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround40:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround40:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround41:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround41:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround50:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround50:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround51:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround51:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround71:0...
ALSA lib conf.c:3952:(snd_config_expand) Unknown parameters 0
ALSA lib pcm.c:2196:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM surround71:0
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround71:0: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying hw:0 as last resort...
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:0 doesn't support 2 channels, changed to 12.
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:0 doesn't support sample format s16le, changed to s32le.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device hw:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Cannot find mixer control "Capture".
W: alsa-util.c: Cannot find fallback mixer control "Mic".
D: source.c: Assertion 'map && pa_channel_map_valid(map)' failed at pulsecore/source.c:69, function pa_source_new.
E: module-alsa-source.c: Failed to create source object
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-alsa-source" (argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0"): initialization failed.
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-combine' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: sink.c: Created sink 1 "combined" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 2 "combined.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=1, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=4, minreq=4
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'trivial'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: sink-input.c: Created input 0 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:1 (VIA 8237) via DMA" on alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 with sample spec s16le 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
I: module-combine.c: Master sink is now 'alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'
D: module-combine.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+27
I: module.c: Loaded "module-combine" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #6; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #8; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #10; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #11; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined idle for too long, suspending ...
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
I: sink-input.c: Freeing output 0 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:1 (VIA 8237) via DMA"
I: module-combine.c: No master selected, lacking suitable outputs.
I: module-combine.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...




My gut feeling is that two processes have grabbed my sound card. ICE1712 and VIA 8237 seem to belong to different processes. Where there is a choice between them, I don't know which to choose.

Should I blacklist something so as to only allow one process to get my sound-card?

At the moment, as soon as I log in, I hear no sound when using Rhythmbox Music Player but if I switch the visualiser to a sine-wave type wave form, I can "see" the sound. So I know it's streaming OK.

I have tried all sorts of suggested configurations using Pulse Audio Device Chooser, in System -> Preferences -> Sound. For instance, I have set all settings to Autodetect (but in each case, the "Test" is silent).

Here's what happens in Preferences -> Sound -> Playback. In each case, there is complete silence. Sometimes and error message and sometimes just the test box. (where I have duplicates, I list them if they behave differently):
"VIA 8237 with AD1980 VIA 8237 (ALSA)" I get Test Box
"VIA 8237 with AD1980 VIA 8237 (ALSA)" I get audiotestsrc wave=sine freq=512 ! audioconvert ! audioresample ! gconfaudiosink: Could not open audio device for playback.
"TerraTec DMX6Fire ICE1217 multi (ALSA)" I get: audiotestsrc wave=sine freq=512 ! audioconvert ! audioresample ! gconfaudiosink: Could not open audio device for playback.

"VIA 8237 with AD1980 VIA 8237 (OSS)" I get Test Box
"TerraTec DMX6Fire ICE1217 multi (OSS)" audiotestsrc wave=sine freq=512 ! audioconvert ! audioresample ! gconfaudiosink: Internal data flow error.
"ALSA Advanced Linux Sound Architecture" I get the Test Box
"OSS Open Sound System" audiotestsrc wave=sine freq=512 ! audioconvert ! audioresample ! gconfaudiosink: Internal data flow error.
"Pulse Audio Sound Server" I get Test Box.


I'm tearing my hair out ](*,) -- please somebody help!!

Actually have set up Jack Control and a synth and I have some output! So the sound card does work..all very confusing. Still can't play a CD with Audacious and I can only get one synth to actually work with my MIDI keyboard and produce a (simple) sound. Rhythmbox remains silent. So far so unimpressed!

I hear there's a new kernel (http://kernelnewbies.org/LinuxChanges) on the way. Might be some cures in that as the audio side gets some attention!


Togo.

[bradwal]

Hello, I'm having sound problems also. I have Intrepid with all updates and I followed this guide with no luck. I'm not even getting any of the system sounds so it may be a sound card issue. My sound was working fine all around on XP four days ago before I switch to ubuntu 8.10. Here's my aplay -l and part of the very long - pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv. Any help is appreciated.

bad@ccm:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: I82801DBICH4 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4], device 0: Intel ICH [Intel 82801DB-ICH4]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: I82801DBICH4 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4], device 4: Intel ICH - IEC958 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4 - IEC958]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0



bad@ccm:~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_4
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_3
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up

[Lorenz]

I had some issues in setting up Skype, playing around with the different settings until I had a working setup. See attached pictures.
Other following the setup, there were no issues. Thank you very much.

The HW is a HP Pavilion ZE2000 with AMD Turion and OS 64 bit Ubuntu.

Thank you, worked for me too!

[GepettoBR]

Okay, here goes a help request... I've had this fix going for a few weeks, but I always get a low static background noise. It doesn't get much in the way when I'm actually playing audio, but it's quite annoying when there's no sound playing.

Also, Firefox seems to be bypassing PA. It doesn't show up in the device list, and when it plays anything with sound, it mutes all my other applications.

I'm on Intrepid x64. This is the output of aplay -l:
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: CS46xx [Sound Fusion CS46xx], device 0: CS46xx [CS46xx]
Subdevices: 30/31
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Subdevice #1: subdevice #1
Subdevice #2: subdevice #2
Subdevice #3: subdevice #3
Subdevice #4: subdevice #4
Subdevice #5: subdevice #5
Subdevice #6: subdevice #6
Subdevice #7: subdevice #7
Subdevice #8: subdevice #8
Subdevice #9: subdevice #9
Subdevice #10: subdevice #10
Subdevice #11: subdevice #11
Subdevice #12: subdevice #12
Subdevice #13: subdevice #13
Subdevice #14: subdevice #14
Subdevice #15: subdevice #15
Subdevice #16: subdevice #16
Subdevice #17: subdevice #17
Subdevice #18: subdevice #18
Subdevice #19: subdevice #19
Subdevice #20: subdevice #20
Subdevice #21: subdevice #21
Subdevice #22: subdevice #22
Subdevice #23: subdevice #23
Subdevice #24: subdevice #24
Subdevice #25: subdevice #25
Subdevice #26: subdevice #26
Subdevice #27: subdevice #27
Subdevice #28: subdevice #28
Subdevice #29: subdevice #29
Subdevice #30: subdevice #30
card 0: CS46xx [Sound Fusion CS46xx], device 1: CS46xx - Rear [CS46xx - Rear]
Subdevices: 31/31
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Subdevice #1: subdevice #1
Subdevice #2: subdevice #2
Subdevice #3: subdevice #3
Subdevice #4: subdevice #4
Subdevice #5: subdevice #5
Subdevice #6: subdevice #6
Subdevice #7: subdevice #7
Subdevice #8: subdevice #8
Subdevice #9: subdevice #9
Subdevice #10: subdevice #10
Subdevice #11: subdevice #11
Subdevice #12: subdevice #12
Subdevice #13: subdevice #13
Subdevice #14: subdevice #14
Subdevice #15: subdevice #15
Subdevice #16: subdevice #16
Subdevice #17: subdevice #17
Subdevice #18: subdevice #18
Subdevice #19: subdevice #19
Subdevice #20: subdevice #20
Subdevice #21: subdevice #21
Subdevice #22: subdevice #22
Subdevice #23: subdevice #23
Subdevice #24: subdevice #24
Subdevice #25: subdevice #25
Subdevice #26: subdevice #26
Subdevice #27: subdevice #27
Subdevice #28: subdevice #28
Subdevice #29: subdevice #29
Subdevice #30: subdevice #30
card 0: CS46xx [Sound Fusion CS46xx], device 2: CS46xx - IEC958 [CS46xx - IEC958]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC883 Analog [ALC883 Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: Intel [HDA Intel], device 1: ALC883 Digital [ALC883 Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
I'm using Card 1 (which should be listed as Card 0 IMO since it's the onboard sound).

And this is the output of pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv:
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device equalized.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL equalized
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer equalized: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer hw:(null): No such device
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.equalized" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.equalized.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 6 fragments of size 2048 bytes.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device=equalized").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 1 "alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 6 fragments of size 2048 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 2 "alsa_input.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 6 fragments of size 2048 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+27
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #2; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 2 "alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 3 "alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+26
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #3; argument: "device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 4 "alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+25
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #4; argument: "device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 4 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #5; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #6; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #7; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-null-sink' with args 'sink_name=rtp format=s16be channels=2 rate=44100 description="RTP Multicast Sink"' due to GConf configuration.
I: sink.c: Created sink 3 "rtp" with sample spec "s16be 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 5 "rtp.monitor" with sample spec "s16be 2ch 44100Hz"
D: module-null-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+24
I: module.c: Loaded "module-null-sink" (index: #8; argument: "sink_name=rtp format=s16be channels=2 rate=44100 description="RTP Multicast Sink"").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-rtp-send' with args 'source=rtp.monitor loop=1' due to GConf configuration.
I: source-output.c: Created output 0 "RTP Monitor Stream" on rtp.monitor with sample spec s16be 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=1, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=4, minreq=4
I: module-rtp-send.c: RTP stream initialized with mtu 1280 on 224.0.0.56:46052, SSRC=0xd49ea4ee, payload=10, initial sequence #45410
I: module-rtp-send.c: SDP-Data:
I: module-rtp-send.c: v=0
I: module-rtp-send.c: o=paulo 3440003242 0 IN IP4 192.168.0.101
I: module-rtp-send.c: s=PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos
I: module-rtp-send.c: c=IN IP4 224.0.0.56
I: module-rtp-send.c: t=3440003242 0
I: module-rtp-send.c: a=recvonly
I: module-rtp-send.c: m=audio 46052 RTP/AVP 10
I: module-rtp-send.c: a=rtpmap:10 L16/44100/2
I: module-rtp-send.c: a=type:broadcast
I: module-rtp-send.c: EOF
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rtp-send" (index: #9; argument: "source=rtp.monitor loop=1").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-combine' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: sink.c: Created sink 4 "combined" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 6 "combined.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=1, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=4, minreq=4
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'trivial'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: sink-input.c: Created input 0 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on equalized (CS46xx) via DMA" on alsa_output.equalized with sample spec s16le 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=1, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=4, minreq=4
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'trivial'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: sink-input.c: Created input 1 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA" on alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 with sample spec s16le 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=1, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=4, minreq=4
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'trivial'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: sink-input.c: Created input 2 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA" on alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 with sample spec s16le 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
I: module-combine.c: Master sink is now 'alsa_output.equalized'
D: module-combine.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+23
I: module.c: Loaded "module-combine" (index: #10; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-rtp-recv' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rtp-recv" (index: #11; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-native-protocol-tcp' with args 'auth-anonymous=1' due to GConf configuration.
E: socket-server.c: socket(PF_INET6): Address family not supported by protocol
I: protocol-native.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-tcp" (index: #12; argument: "auth-anonymous=1").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-esound-protocol-tcp' with args 'auth-anonymous=1' due to GConf configuration.
E: socket-server.c: socket(PF_INET6): Address family not supported by protocol
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-tcp" (index: #13; argument: "auth-anonymous=1").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-zeroconf-publish' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Publishing services in Zeroconf
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on equalized (CS46xx) via DMA.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: RTP Multicast Sink.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on equalized (C.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-zeroconf-publish" (index: #14; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-zeroconf-discover' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-zeroconf-discover" (index: #15; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #16; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #17; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.equalized'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #18; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #19; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.equalized.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #20; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #21; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on equalized (CS46xx) via DMA.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: RTP Multicast Sink.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on equalized (C.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established main service.
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.equalized.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined idle for too long, suspending ...
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized becomes idle.
I: sink-input.c: Freeing output 0 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on equalized (CS46xx) via DMA"
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
I: sink-input.c: Freeing output 1 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA"
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
I: sink-input.c: Freeing output 2 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA"
I: module-combine.c: No master selected, lacking suitable outputs.
I: module-combine.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Trying resume...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Resumed successfully...
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized becomes busy.
I: resampler.c: Forcing resampler 'copy', because of fixed, identical sample rates.
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'copy'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: sink-input.c: Created input 3 "RTP Stream (PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos)" on alsa_output.equalized with sample spec s16be 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=17641, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=17644, minreq=4
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module-rtp-recv.c: New session 'PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos'
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...

...and just in case, when I ctrl+c pulseaudio: I: main.c: Got signal SIGINT.
I: main.c: Exiting.
I: main.c: Daemon shutdown initiated.
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
I: module-combine.c: Unconfiguring sink: alsa_output.equalized
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on equalized (C.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on equalized (CS46xx) via DMA.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Trying resume...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Resumed successfully...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes busy.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized becomes idle.
D: sink-input.c: Successfully moved sink input 3 from alsa_output.equalized to alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.
I: module-rescue-streams.c: Sucessfully moved sink input 3 "RTP Stream (PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos)" to alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 0 "alsa_output.equalized"
I: source.c: Freeing source 0 "alsa_output.equalized.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-sink" (index: #1).
I: module-combine.c: Unconfiguring sink: alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on equalized (C.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Trying resume...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Resumed successfully...
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes busy.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: sink-input.c: Successfully moved sink input 3 from alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 to alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
I: module-rescue-streams.c: Sucessfully moved sink input 3 "RTP Stream (PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos)" to alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 1 "alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0"
I: source.c: Freeing source 1 "alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #1).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-source" (index: #2).
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread shutting down
I: source.c: Freeing source 2 "alsa_input.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #2).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-sink" (index: #3).
I: module-combine.c: Unconfiguring sink: alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on equalized (C.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp becomes busy.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
W: module-rtp-recv.c: Detected RTP packet loop!
D: sink-input.c: Successfully moved sink input 3 from alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 to rtp.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
I: module-rescue-streams.c: Sucessfully moved sink input 3 "RTP Stream (PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos)" to rtp.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 2 "alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0"
I: source.c: Freeing source 3 "alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #3).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-source" (index: #4).
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread shutting down
I: source.c: Freeing source 4 "alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #4).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-hal-detect" (index: #5).
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus.Local, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus/Local, member=Disconnected
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #5).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #6).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #6).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #7).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #7).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-null-sink" (index: #8).
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: RTP Multicast Sink.
I: resampler.c: Forcing resampler 'copy', because of fixed, identical sample rates.
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'copy'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: module-combine.c: Resumed successfully...
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes busy.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp becomes idle.
D: sink-input.c: Successfully moved sink input 3 from rtp to combined.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
I: module-rescue-streams.c: Sucessfully moved sink input 3 "RTP Stream (PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos)" to combined.
I: resampler.c: Forcing resampler 'copy', because of fixed, identical sample rates.
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'copy'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes busy.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source rtp.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source rtp.monitor becomes idle.
D: source-output.c: Successfully moved source output 0 from rtp.monitor to combined.monitor.
I: module-rescue-streams.c: Sucessfully moved source output 0 "RTP Monitor Stream" to combined.monitor.
D: module-null-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 3 "rtp"
I: source.c: Freeing source 5 "rtp.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-null-sink" (index: #8).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-rtp-send" (index: #9).
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
I: source-output.c: Freeing output 0 "RTP Monitor Stream"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-rtp-send" (index: #9).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-combine" (index: #10).
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on equalized (C.
I: module-rescue-streams.c: No evacuation sink found.
I: module-rtp-recv.c: Freeing session 'PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos'
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes idle.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes idle.
I: sink-input.c: Freeing output 3 "RTP Stream (PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos)"
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-combine.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 4 "combined"
I: source.c: Freeing source 6 "combined.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-combine" (index: #10).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-rtp-recv" (index: #11).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-rtp-recv" (index: #11).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-native-protocol-tcp" (index: #12).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-native-protocol-tcp" (index: #12).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-esound-protocol-tcp" (index: #13).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-esound-protocol-tcp" (index: #13).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-zeroconf-publish" (index: #14).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-zeroconf-publish" (index: #14).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-zeroconf-discover" (index: #15).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-zeroconf-discover" (index: #15).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-gconf" (index: #16).
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #15
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #12
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #13
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #14
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #11
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #10
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #8
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #9
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-gconf" (index: #16).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-volume-restore" (index: #17).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #17).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-default-device-restore" (index: #18).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #18).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-rescue-streams" (index: #19).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #19).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #20).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #20).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-x11-publish" (index: #21).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #21).
I: main.c: Daemon terminated.

[questioning]

Today i tried to fiddle a bit around with the pulseaudio equalizer (the one described in this howto)

ive had the original file pasted working for days now, today i changed the settings, and now its impossible for me to play music or watch movies, audacious, vlc, banshee, no sound at all, but i do get sound in quakewars (which is configured to use quakewars)

i tried changing the settings back, no change.

whats the matter? i dont get it...

just when i posted it i foudn the culprit, for some reason it changed my default output to dummy... humm..

[viaciofano]

thanks for your post. i found it helpful. i have followed as the above and am stuck as i have sound still but skype will not play. i also am not sure on what to specify on the sound defaults. could you help?
thanks Vinny




viaciofano@dell-desktopi530:~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
I: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 4 fragments of size 4352 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 4 fragments of size 4352 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_hw_specific_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #5; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #7; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: client.c: Created 0 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 0 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 0 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 1 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 1 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 1 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 2 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 2 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 2 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 3 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 3 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 3 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 4 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 4 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 4 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 5 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 5 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 5 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 6 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 6 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 6 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 7 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 7 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 7 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 8 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 8 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 8 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 9 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 9 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 9 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 10 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 10 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 10 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 11 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 11 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 11 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 12 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 12 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 12 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 13 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 13 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 13 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 14 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 14 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 14 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 15 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 15 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 15 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 16 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 16 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 16 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 17 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 17 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 17 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 18 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 18 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: client.c: Freed 18 "ALSA plug-in [skype]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.

[spadewarrior]

I've just installed an M-Audio Delta 44. I cannot connect to pulseaudio but I can get sound through this card through alsa. I need pulse audio to work as I want to start recording.

I'm pretty sure I must have deleted/edited a pulseaudio config file by accident but I cannot work out what. Can anyone help?

~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: M44 [M Audio Delta 44], device 0: ICE1712 multi [ICE1712 multi]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0


~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
E: main.c: daemon startup without any loaded modules, refusing to work
I: main.c: Daemon terminated.

My computer specs are listed below.

Thanks! :)

[jocheem67]

I've got a delta 1010lt and in ardour and rosegarden as in several other apps. I use jack with alsa as backend. Is that an idea?

Don't wanna intrude in a pulse thread but it works well for me with really low latency.

[GepettoBR]

I've got a delta 1010lt and in ardour and rosegarden as in several other apps. I use jack with alsa as backend. Is that an idea?

Don't wanna intrude in a pulse thread but it works well for me with really low latency.

All I know about Jack is that it's target audience are the professional folk, who need more complex mixing capacities, real-time sound and other such niceties.

[dccrens]

Well I should have listed when they said "if it aint broke don't fix it"...

I have 8.10 up and working well will ALSA but a couple of apps wouldn't work. So, I followed the guide to install correctly configure pulse audio. Seemed to work but on rebooting my machine just hangs. I get to the grub and select the kernel to boot and nothing from there. Can even switch to a secondary console. Someone mention that having system sounds on could be a problem? I had them on. Would that cause it to hang completely? Any ideas how to fix? Really don't want to reload...

[spadewarrior]

At the moment I'm having enough trouble with pulseaudio so I'll leave jack until I'm feeling adventurous... :)

[koolkatkiwi]

I've just installed an M-Audio Delta 44. I cannot connect to pulseaudio but I can get sound through this card through alsa. I need pulse audio to work as I want to start recording.


Now I am really worried. I have the exact same soundcard, and I too want to start recording. Why would you need PulseAudio to work in order to record? Ubuntu worked perfectly well for recording before PulseAudio was used in Ubuntu, didn't it? I ask, because I don't really know, only having used the Delta 44 with Windows 98 on an old Pentium 4. The setup I had there worked perfectly well for recording.

Also, I noticed in your quoting of the code messages generated, things like "PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige." Now, my terminal messages were like this too, with the word "privilege" being spelled "privilige" all the way through. In no way is that an acceptable spelling of "privilege". Who is responsible for these messages that are generated? I'm very much a novice, but I was always led to believe that spelling and syntax are sacrosanct at the terminal - where mistakes would not be allowed at all, and would cause things not to work.

This is just such sloppiness that it makes me uneasy about the integrity of the whole PulseAudio scenario.

If I've caused any offence, please accept my apologies in advance - none was intended.

Cheers,
Kath

[koolkatkiwi]

I've got a delta 1010lt and in ardour and rosegarden as in several other apps. I use jack with alsa as backend. Is that an idea?

Don't wanna intrude in a pulse thread but it works well for me with really low latency.

I wouldn't mind trying that, Jocheem67, if I knew what to do to set that up. The exact steps to configure everything, I mean. What does "backend" mean? (Please excuse my ignorance.)

Cheers,
Kath :KS

[spadewarrior]

OK, I've fixed my problem now.

I realised that my default.pa was missing modules to load at start up. Via Google I found this helpful doc:

http://www.pulseaudio.org/wiki/PerfectSetup

and added this:

pcm.pulse {
type pulse
}

ctl.pulse {
type pulse
}

to my .asoundrc file and after more google searches, this:


load-module module-gconf
load-module module-alsa-sink
load-module module-alsa-source

# cat cat /etc/pulse/default.pa

.ifexists /usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so
load-module module-hal-detect

.else
load-module module-detect
.endif

.ifexists /usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so
load-module module-esound-protocol-unix
.endif

load-module module-native-protocol-unix
load-module module-volume-restore
load-module module-rescue-streams
.nofail
load-module module-x11-bell sample=x11-bell




set-default-sink output
set-default-source input


to .defaultpa. Bear in mind that I'm not sure how much of the above is necessary or what most of it does...

Good luck! :)

[earle79]

ok, im having some issues with...
Skype 2.0
ubuntu 8.10 intrepid

I have pulseaudio working, i ran through the howto and did everthing i was supposed to, i'm pretty sure...Problem is no one can here me when i try to speak to them, i cant make the test call either...so i know thats the problem but i cant get it to work...

skype sound device options are this.....
Sound In: pulse
Sound Out: C-media CMI8738 (pulghw:CMI8738.0)
Ringing: pulse

in the pulse audio applet>volume control
i only have one choice for output/input devices which is:
ALSA PCM on front:0 (C-Media PCI DAC/ADC) via DMA (same for both)
little weird thing about it though is that there is a little red "x" over the volume changer icon...not sure what that means??

earle@linuxBox2:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: CMI8738 [C-Media CMI8738], device 0: CMI8738-MC6 [C-Media PCI DAC/ADC]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: CMI8738 [C-Media CMI8738], device 1: CMI8738-MC6 [C-Media PCI 2nd DAC]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: CMI8738 [C-Media CMI8738], device 2: CMI8738-MC6 [C-Media PCI IEC958]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
earle@linuxBox2:~$



earle@linuxBox2:~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_al sa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 880 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_al sa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_a lsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Cannot find mixer control "Capture".
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Mic".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 880 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks separate volumes control for channel 'front-right', falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_a lsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_hw_specific_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...


PulseAudio applet>Volume Control>Playback:
skype does play audio and does list an entry

PulseAudio applet>Volume Control>Recording:
skype does play audio and does list an entry

not real sure what else i can tell you other than begging for help cause my 1-1/2 year old son is begging me to talk to grandma, and skype is what she uses so i have to get this working fast

[popie]

ok, im having some issues with...
Skype 2.0
ubuntu 8.10 intrepid

I have pulseaudio working, i ran through the howto and did everthing i was supposed to, i'm pretty sure...Problem is no one can here me when i try to speak to them, i cant make the test call either...so i know thats the problem but i cant get it to work...

skype sound device options are this.....
Sound In: pulse
Sound Out: C-media CMI8738 (pulghw:CMI8738.0)
Ringing: pulse


There's a typo in the original post. The info for Skype "in" and "out" are reversed. To fix your problem:

Set Skype's "Sound In" to the mic on your sound card (not pulse)
Set Skype's "Sound Out" to "Pulse"

This worked for me once I figured out that "sound in" is the MIC!

[earle79]

There's a typo in the original post. The info for Skype "in" and "out" are reversed. To fix your problem:

Set Skype's "Sound In" to the mic on your sound card (not pulse)
Set Skype's "Sound Out" to "Pulse"

This worked for me once I figured out that "sound in" is the MIC!



LOL well i thought that was weird at first but, i was following directions....but at any rate it still does not work!!!

[koolkatkiwi]

Hi. I have followed the instructions on page one for about the second or third time - plus trying fixes from other threads. I put the configuration back to square one again, and did this one again. Please, can you give me some advice or instructions specific to my case? Here are the answers to the questions:

1. Your distribution version and architecture: Answer: Intrepid Ibex i386.

2. A listing of your sound devices: Answer:


billkath@musicmaker:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: M44 [M Audio Delta 44], device 0: ICE1712 multi [ICE1712 multi]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 0: ALC662 Analog [ALC662 Analog]
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 1: ALC662 Digital [ALC662 Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0


3. The verbose output from pulseaudio on your system: Answer:


billkath@musicmaker:~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_al sa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_al sa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_a lsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"alsamixer -Dhw
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_a lsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device front:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround40:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround40:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround41:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround41:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround50:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround50:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround51:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround51:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround71:0...
ALSA lib confmisc.c:1286:(snd_func_refer) Unable to find definition 'cards.ICE1712.pcm.surround71.0:CARD=0'
ALSA lib conf.c:3513:(_snd_config_evaluate) function snd_func_refer returned error: No such file or directory
ALSA lib conf.c:3985:(snd_config_expand) Evaluate error: No such file or directory
ALSA lib pcm.c:2196:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM surround71:0
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround71:0: No such file or directory
D: alsa-util.c: Trying hw:0 as last resort...
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:0 doesn't support 2 channels, changed to 10.
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:0 doesn't support sample format s16le, changed to s32le.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device hw:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Cannot find mixer control "Master".
W: alsa-util.c: Cannot find fallback mixer control "PCM".
D: sink.c: Assertion 'map && pa_channel_map_valid(map)' failed at pulsecore/sink.c:78, function pa_sink_new.
E: module-alsa-sink.c: Failed to create sink object
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-alsa-sink" (argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0"): initialization failed.
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device front:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround40:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround40:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround41:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround41:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround50:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround50:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround51:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround51:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround71:0...
ALSA lib confmisc.c:1286:(snd_func_refer) Unable to find definition 'cards.ICE1712.pcm.surround71.0:CARD=0'
ALSA lib conf.c:3513:(_snd_config_evaluate) function snd_func_refer returned error: No such file or directory
ALSA lib conf.c:3985:(snd_config_expand) Evaluate error: No such file or directory
ALSA lib pcm.c:2196:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM surround71:0
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround71:0: No such file or directory
D: alsa-util.c: Trying hw:0 as last resort...
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:0 doesn't support 2 channels, changed to 12.
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:0 doesn't support sample format s16le, changed to s32le.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device hw:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Cannot find mixer control "Capture".
W: alsa-util.c: Cannot find fallback mixer control "Mic".
D: source.c: Assertion 'map && pa_channel_map_valid(map)' failed at pulsecore/source.c:69, function pa_source_new.
E: module-alsa-source.c: Failed to create source object
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-alsa-source" (argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0"): initialization failed.
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-native-protocol-tcp' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: protocol-native.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: protocol-native.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-tcp" (index: #5; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-esound-protocol-tcp' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-tcp" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-zeroconf-publish' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Publishing services in Zeroconf
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for billkath@musicmaker: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC662 Analog) via DM.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for billkath@musicmaker: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC662 Analog) via DM.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-zeroconf-publish" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #8; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #11; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #12; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #13; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service billkath@musicmaker: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC662 Analog) via DM.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service billkath@musicmaker: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC662 Analog) via DM.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established main service.
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...


4. If you are having a problem only with a specific application, specify the application's name and result you received from the instructions above (A-F).
Answer: My result was "C". I have no sound whatsoever, though there is an entry that shows it is playing (for example, a DVD in VLC).

With the command: $ alsamixer -Dhw
I get the result shown on the attached jpg. For some reason the M-Audio Delta 44 soundcard is now appearing as the default card instead of the NVidia, and I don't know how to change it. It doesn't appear that there is anything on these bar graphs - they are empty. So I don't know what that means.

I hope someone has an idea of where I am going wrong - I followed all the instructions exactly (I think).

Cheers,
Kath :KS

[koolkatkiwi]

I was wondering - has anyone tried completely re-installing Intrepid Ibex? I was thinking maybe I should download a completely fresh copy of the distro, check the md5sum and start all over again.

Has anyone tried this and found it works?

Cheers,
Kath :KS

[rod40cool]

Hi. I have followed the instructions on page one for about the second or third time - plus trying fixes from other threads. I put the configuration back to square one again, and did this one again. Please, can you give me some advice or instructions specific to my case? Here are the answers to the questions:

1. Your distribution version and architecture: Answer: Intrepid Ibex i386.

2. A listing of your sound devices: Answer:


billkath@musicmaker:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: M44 [M Audio Delta 44], device 0: ICE1712 multi [ICE1712 multi]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 0: ALC662 Analog [ALC662 Analog]
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 1: ALC662 Digital [ALC662 Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0


3. The verbose output from pulseaudio on your system: Answer:


billkath@musicmaker:~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_al sa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_al sa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_a lsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"alsamixer -Dhw
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_a lsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device front:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround40:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround40:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround41:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround41:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround50:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround50:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround51:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround51:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround71:0...
ALSA lib confmisc.c:1286:(snd_func_refer) Unable to find definition 'cards.ICE1712.pcm.surround71.0:CARD=0'
ALSA lib conf.c:3513:(_snd_config_evaluate) function snd_func_refer returned error: No such file or directory
ALSA lib conf.c:3985:(snd_config_expand) Evaluate error: No such file or directory
ALSA lib pcm.c:2196:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM surround71:0
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround71:0: No such file or directory
D: alsa-util.c: Trying hw:0 as last resort...
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:0 doesn't support 2 channels, changed to 10.
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:0 doesn't support sample format s16le, changed to s32le.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device hw:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Cannot find mixer control "Master".
W: alsa-util.c: Cannot find fallback mixer control "PCM".
D: sink.c: Assertion 'map && pa_channel_map_valid(map)' failed at pulsecore/sink.c:78, function pa_sink_new.
E: module-alsa-sink.c: Failed to create sink object
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-alsa-sink" (argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0"): initialization failed.
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device front:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround40:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround40:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround41:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround41:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround50:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround50:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround51:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround51:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround71:0...
ALSA lib confmisc.c:1286:(snd_func_refer) Unable to find definition 'cards.ICE1712.pcm.surround71.0:CARD=0'
ALSA lib conf.c:3513:(_snd_config_evaluate) function snd_func_refer returned error: No such file or directory
ALSA lib conf.c:3985:(snd_config_expand) Evaluate error: No such file or directory
ALSA lib pcm.c:2196:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM surround71:0
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround71:0: No such file or directory
D: alsa-util.c: Trying hw:0 as last resort...
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:0 doesn't support 2 channels, changed to 12.
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:0 doesn't support sample format s16le, changed to s32le.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device hw:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Cannot find mixer control "Capture".
W: alsa-util.c: Cannot find fallback mixer control "Mic".
D: source.c: Assertion 'map && pa_channel_map_valid(map)' failed at pulsecore/source.c:69, function pa_source_new.
E: module-alsa-source.c: Failed to create source object
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-alsa-source" (argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0"): initialization failed.
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1412_1712_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-native-protocol-tcp' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: protocol-native.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: protocol-native.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-tcp" (index: #5; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-esound-protocol-tcp' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-tcp" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-zeroconf-publish' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Publishing services in Zeroconf
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for billkath@musicmaker: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC662 Analog) via DM.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for billkath@musicmaker: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC662 Analog) via DM.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-zeroconf-publish" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #8; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #11; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #12; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #13; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service billkath@musicmaker: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC662 Analog) via DM.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service billkath@musicmaker: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC662 Analog) via DM.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established main service.
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_10de_3f0_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...


4. If you are having a problem only with a specific application, specify the application's name and result you received from the instructions above (A-F).
Answer: My result was "C". I have no sound whatsoever, though there is an entry that shows it is playing (for example, a DVD in VLC).

With the command: $ alsamixer -Dhw
I get the result shown on the attached jpg. For some reason the M-Audio Delta 44 soundcard is now appearing as the default card instead of the NVidia, and I don't know how to change it. It doesn't appear that there is anything on these bar graphs - they are empty. So I don't know what that means.

I hope someone has an idea of where I am going wrong - I followed all the instructions exactly (I think).

Cheers,
Kath :KS

Hi Kath,

Have you tried this yet? (http://ubuntuforums.org/showpost.php?p=6449370&postcount=989) I noticed that your card type is ICE1712 like mine. There is a bug in PulseAudio for M-Audio Delta 44 and other cards that use ICE1712.

I hope this helps you.

Cheers,
Rod

[koolkatkiwi]

Hi Rod,

Yes, I have tried your solution once with no success, but now I will try it again since sometimes things change when one has been messing around with things. I'll post if it works this time. Thanks for your help.

Cheers,
Kath :KS

[koolkatkiwi]

Later - well, I tried your solution again, Rod, with no success. Then I tried the workaround given in this link:
https://tango.0pointer.de/pipermail/pulseaudio-discuss/2008-January/001240.html
This not only didn't work, but stopped both soundcards being recognised or loaded at all. So I changed things back to the original configuration, and now I'm back where I started.

What next . . . ?

Cheers,
Kath :KS

[GepettoBR]

I'd still like some help, if possible... I'm afraid to do something to bork my system trying to fix this.

Okay, here goes a help request... I've had this fix going for a few weeks, but I always get a low static background noise. It doesn't get much in the way when I'm actually playing audio, but it's quite annoying when there's no sound playing.

Also, Firefox seems to be bypassing PA. It doesn't show up in the device list, and when it plays anything with sound, it mutes all my other applications.

I'm on Intrepid x64. This is the output of aplay -l:
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: CS46xx [Sound Fusion CS46xx], device 0: CS46xx [CS46xx]
Subdevices: 30/31
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Subdevice #1: subdevice #1
Subdevice #2: subdevice #2
Subdevice #3: subdevice #3
Subdevice #4: subdevice #4
Subdevice #5: subdevice #5
Subdevice #6: subdevice #6
Subdevice #7: subdevice #7
Subdevice #8: subdevice #8
Subdevice #9: subdevice #9
Subdevice #10: subdevice #10
Subdevice #11: subdevice #11
Subdevice #12: subdevice #12
Subdevice #13: subdevice #13
Subdevice #14: subdevice #14
Subdevice #15: subdevice #15
Subdevice #16: subdevice #16
Subdevice #17: subdevice #17
Subdevice #18: subdevice #18
Subdevice #19: subdevice #19
Subdevice #20: subdevice #20
Subdevice #21: subdevice #21
Subdevice #22: subdevice #22
Subdevice #23: subdevice #23
Subdevice #24: subdevice #24
Subdevice #25: subdevice #25
Subdevice #26: subdevice #26
Subdevice #27: subdevice #27
Subdevice #28: subdevice #28
Subdevice #29: subdevice #29
Subdevice #30: subdevice #30
card 0: CS46xx [Sound Fusion CS46xx], device 1: CS46xx - Rear [CS46xx - Rear]
Subdevices: 31/31
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Subdevice #1: subdevice #1
Subdevice #2: subdevice #2
Subdevice #3: subdevice #3
Subdevice #4: subdevice #4
Subdevice #5: subdevice #5
Subdevice #6: subdevice #6
Subdevice #7: subdevice #7
Subdevice #8: subdevice #8
Subdevice #9: subdevice #9
Subdevice #10: subdevice #10
Subdevice #11: subdevice #11
Subdevice #12: subdevice #12
Subdevice #13: subdevice #13
Subdevice #14: subdevice #14
Subdevice #15: subdevice #15
Subdevice #16: subdevice #16
Subdevice #17: subdevice #17
Subdevice #18: subdevice #18
Subdevice #19: subdevice #19
Subdevice #20: subdevice #20
Subdevice #21: subdevice #21
Subdevice #22: subdevice #22
Subdevice #23: subdevice #23
Subdevice #24: subdevice #24
Subdevice #25: subdevice #25
Subdevice #26: subdevice #26
Subdevice #27: subdevice #27
Subdevice #28: subdevice #28
Subdevice #29: subdevice #29
Subdevice #30: subdevice #30
card 0: CS46xx [Sound Fusion CS46xx], device 2: CS46xx - IEC958 [CS46xx - IEC958]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC883 Analog [ALC883 Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: Intel [HDA Intel], device 1: ALC883 Digital [ALC883 Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
I'm using Card 1 (which should be listed as Card 0 IMO since it's the onboard sound).

And this is the output of pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv:
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device equalized.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL equalized
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer equalized: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer hw:(null): No such device
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.equalized" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.equalized.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 6 fragments of size 2048 bytes.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device=equalized").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 1 "alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 6 fragments of size 2048 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 2 "alsa_input.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 6 fragments of size 2048 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+27
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #2; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 2 "alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 3 "alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+26
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #3; argument: "device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 4 "alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+25
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #4; argument: "device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 4 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #5; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #6; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #7; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-null-sink' with args 'sink_name=rtp format=s16be channels=2 rate=44100 description="RTP Multicast Sink"' due to GConf configuration.
I: sink.c: Created sink 3 "rtp" with sample spec "s16be 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 5 "rtp.monitor" with sample spec "s16be 2ch 44100Hz"
D: module-null-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+24
I: module.c: Loaded "module-null-sink" (index: #8; argument: "sink_name=rtp format=s16be channels=2 rate=44100 description="RTP Multicast Sink"").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-rtp-send' with args 'source=rtp.monitor loop=1' due to GConf configuration.
I: source-output.c: Created output 0 "RTP Monitor Stream" on rtp.monitor with sample spec s16be 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=1, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=4, minreq=4
I: module-rtp-send.c: RTP stream initialized with mtu 1280 on 224.0.0.56:46052, SSRC=0xd49ea4ee, payload=10, initial sequence #45410
I: module-rtp-send.c: SDP-Data:
I: module-rtp-send.c: v=0
I: module-rtp-send.c: o=paulo 3440003242 0 IN IP4 192.168.0.101
I: module-rtp-send.c: s=PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos
I: module-rtp-send.c: c=IN IP4 224.0.0.56
I: module-rtp-send.c: t=3440003242 0
I: module-rtp-send.c: a=recvonly
I: module-rtp-send.c: m=audio 46052 RTP/AVP 10
I: module-rtp-send.c: a=rtpmap:10 L16/44100/2
I: module-rtp-send.c: a=type:broadcast
I: module-rtp-send.c: EOF
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rtp-send" (index: #9; argument: "source=rtp.monitor loop=1").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-combine' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: sink.c: Created sink 4 "combined" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 6 "combined.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=1, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=4, minreq=4
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'trivial'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: sink-input.c: Created input 0 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on equalized (CS46xx) via DMA" on alsa_output.equalized with sample spec s16le 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=1, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=4, minreq=4
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'trivial'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: sink-input.c: Created input 1 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA" on alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 with sample spec s16le 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=1, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=4, minreq=4
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'trivial'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: sink-input.c: Created input 2 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA" on alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 with sample spec s16le 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
I: module-combine.c: Master sink is now 'alsa_output.equalized'
D: module-combine.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+23
I: module.c: Loaded "module-combine" (index: #10; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-rtp-recv' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rtp-recv" (index: #11; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-native-protocol-tcp' with args 'auth-anonymous=1' due to GConf configuration.
E: socket-server.c: socket(PF_INET6): Address family not supported by protocol
I: protocol-native.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-tcp" (index: #12; argument: "auth-anonymous=1").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-esound-protocol-tcp' with args 'auth-anonymous=1' due to GConf configuration.
E: socket-server.c: socket(PF_INET6): Address family not supported by protocol
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-tcp" (index: #13; argument: "auth-anonymous=1").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-zeroconf-publish' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Publishing services in Zeroconf
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on equalized (CS46xx) via DMA.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: RTP Multicast Sink.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on equalized (C.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-zeroconf-publish" (index: #14; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-zeroconf-discover' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-zeroconf-discover" (index: #15; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #16; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #17; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.equalized'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #18; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #19; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.equalized.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #20; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #21; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on equalized (CS46xx) via DMA.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: RTP Multicast Sink.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on equalized (C.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established main service.
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.equalized.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined idle for too long, suspending ...
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized becomes idle.
I: sink-input.c: Freeing output 0 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on equalized (CS46xx) via DMA"
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
I: sink-input.c: Freeing output 1 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA"
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
I: sink-input.c: Freeing output 2 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA"
I: module-combine.c: No master selected, lacking suitable outputs.
I: module-combine.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Trying resume...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Resumed successfully...
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized becomes busy.
I: resampler.c: Forcing resampler 'copy', because of fixed, identical sample rates.
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'copy'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: sink-input.c: Created input 3 "RTP Stream (PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos)" on alsa_output.equalized with sample spec s16be 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=17641, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=17644, minreq=4
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module-rtp-recv.c: New session 'PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos'
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...

...and just in case, when I ctrl+c pulseaudio: I: main.c: Got signal SIGINT.
I: main.c: Exiting.
I: main.c: Daemon shutdown initiated.
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
I: module-combine.c: Unconfiguring sink: alsa_output.equalized
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on equalized (C.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on equalized (CS46xx) via DMA.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Trying resume...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Resumed successfully...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes busy.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.equalized becomes idle.
D: sink-input.c: Successfully moved sink input 3 from alsa_output.equalized to alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.
I: module-rescue-streams.c: Sucessfully moved sink input 3 "RTP Stream (PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos)" to alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 0 "alsa_output.equalized"
I: source.c: Freeing source 0 "alsa_output.equalized.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-sink" (index: #1).
I: module-combine.c: Unconfiguring sink: alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on equalized (C.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Trying resume...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Resumed successfully...
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes busy.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: sink-input.c: Successfully moved sink input 3 from alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 to alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
I: module-rescue-streams.c: Sucessfully moved sink input 3 "RTP Stream (PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos)" to alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 1 "alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0"
I: source.c: Freeing source 1 "alsa_output.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #1).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-source" (index: #2).
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:0 (CS46xx) via DMA.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread shutting down
I: source.c: Freeing source 2 "alsa_input.pci_1013_6003_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #2).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-sink" (index: #3).
I: module-combine.c: Unconfiguring sink: alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for paulo@Thanatos: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on equalized (C.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp becomes busy.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
W: module-rtp-recv.c: Detected RTP packet loop!
D: sink-input.c: Successfully moved sink input 3 from alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 to rtp.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
I: module-rescue-streams.c: Sucessfully moved sink input 3 "RTP Stream (PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos)" to rtp.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 2 "alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0"
I: source.c: Freeing source 3 "alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #3).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-source" (index: #4).
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: ALSA PCM on front:1 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread shutting down
I: source.c: Freeing source 4 "alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #4).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-hal-detect" (index: #5).
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus.Local, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus/Local, member=Disconnected
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #5).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #6).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #6).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #7).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #7).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-null-sink" (index: #8).
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: RTP Multicast Sink.
I: resampler.c: Forcing resampler 'copy', because of fixed, identical sample rates.
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'copy'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: module-combine.c: Resumed successfully...
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes busy.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp becomes idle.
D: sink-input.c: Successfully moved sink input 3 from rtp to combined.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
I: module-rescue-streams.c: Sucessfully moved sink input 3 "RTP Stream (PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos)" to combined.
I: resampler.c: Forcing resampler 'copy', because of fixed, identical sample rates.
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'copy'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes busy.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source rtp.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source rtp.monitor becomes idle.
D: source-output.c: Successfully moved source output 0 from rtp.monitor to combined.monitor.
I: module-rescue-streams.c: Sucessfully moved source output 0 "RTP Monitor Stream" to combined.monitor.
D: module-null-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 3 "rtp"
I: source.c: Freeing source 5 "rtp.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-null-sink" (index: #8).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-rtp-send" (index: #9).
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
I: source-output.c: Freeing output 0 "RTP Monitor Stream"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-rtp-send" (index: #9).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-combine" (index: #10).
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for paulo@Thanatos: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on equalized (C.
I: module-rescue-streams.c: No evacuation sink found.
I: module-rtp-recv.c: Freeing session 'PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos'
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes idle.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes idle.
I: sink-input.c: Freeing output 3 "RTP Stream (PulseAudio RTP Stream on Thanatos)"
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-combine.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 4 "combined"
I: source.c: Freeing source 6 "combined.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-combine" (index: #10).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-rtp-recv" (index: #11).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-rtp-recv" (index: #11).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-native-protocol-tcp" (index: #12).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-native-protocol-tcp" (index: #12).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-esound-protocol-tcp" (index: #13).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-esound-protocol-tcp" (index: #13).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-zeroconf-publish" (index: #14).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-zeroconf-publish" (index: #14).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-zeroconf-discover" (index: #15).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-zeroconf-discover" (index: #15).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-gconf" (index: #16).
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #15
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #12
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #13
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #14
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #11
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #10
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #8
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #9
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-gconf" (index: #16).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-volume-restore" (index: #17).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #17).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-default-device-restore" (index: #18).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #18).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-rescue-streams" (index: #19).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #19).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #20).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #20).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-x11-publish" (index: #21).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #21).
I: main.c: Daemon terminated.

[earle79]

i fixed the typo from the post in skype but still nothing.

ok, im having some issues with...
Skype 2.0
ubuntu 8.10 intrepid

I have pulseaudio working, i ran through the howto and did everthing i was supposed to, i'm pretty sure...Problem is no one can here me when i try to speak to them, i cant make the test call either...so i know thats the problem but i cant get it to work...

skype sound device options are this.....
Sound In: pulse
Sound Out: C-media CMI8738 (pulghw:CMI8738.0)
Ringing: pulse

in the pulse audio applet>volume control
i only have one choice for output/input devices which is:
ALSA PCM on front:0 (C-Media PCI DAC/ADC) via DMA (same for both)
little weird thing about it though is that there is a little red "x" over the volume changer icon...not sure what that means??

earle@linuxBox2:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: CMI8738 [C-Media CMI8738], device 0: CMI8738-MC6 [C-Media PCI DAC/ADC]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: CMI8738 [C-Media CMI8738], device 1: CMI8738-MC6 [C-Media PCI 2nd DAC]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: CMI8738 [C-Media CMI8738], device 2: CMI8738-MC6 [C-Media PCI IEC958]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
earle@linuxBox2:~$



earle@linuxBox2:~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_al sa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 880 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_al sa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_a lsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Cannot find mixer control "Capture".
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Mic".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 880 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks separate volumes control for channel 'front-right', falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_a lsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_hw_specific_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_13f6_111_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...


PulseAudio applet>Volume Control>Playback:
skype does play audio and does list an entry

PulseAudio applet>Volume Control>Recording:
skype does play audio and does list an entry

not real sure what else i can tell you other than begging for help cause my 1-1/2 year old son is begging me to talk to grandma, and skype is what she uses so i have to get this working fast

[koolkatkiwi]

Okay. About my problems - some are solved now, and I feel a bit like a dummy. Well - anyway, here's what happened - I did all the stuff on these threads, and then I was following this tutorial very carefully and diligently: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DebuggingSoundProblems

I came to the part about "check to see that your speakers are plugged in". Ha-ha-ha, I thought. But I checked, just in case. My speakers were plugged in, but I noticed that there are two inputs right beside each other that look identical, with the same speaker symbol etched beside them. I plugged the speakers into the other one, and "voila" - there was sound! After following all the steps on that link, I found that I could get sound and the mike working on my NVidia onboard soundcard, but still no sound on the M-Audio Delta 44 soundcard, which I will want to get working in order to do some recording.

However, I opened Skype, and with only one change, the sound works on that, and my webcam works too. So, I can now use Skype.

Bad things:
1. No sound from my M44 soundcard.
2. PulseAudio is not being used, I'm afraid. The PulseAudio Event Chooser is not able to be opened to see any of its options (volume control, etc.) There is a red circle and an error message instead.

I'm using the ALSA option in the System/Preferences/Sound area.

I think I will enjoy watching some videos and using Skype a bit before tackling all these tutorials again to try to get the M44 soundcard operating.

So - baby steps, baby steps. :grin:

Good luck to those who still haven't got sound.

Cheers,
Kath :KS

[jamesisin]

I have fixed (I think mostly) PulseAudio and my playback in general. There were issues but I think I've overcome them.

I am only seeing one major problem, and that is with encoding:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=6501861

Might this be related to PA?

[rdowell2002]

Thanks for the How-to, I'm running Hardy 8.04 and think my sound is working as it should except for one small detail: Volume Control:Intel ICH6 (Alsa mixer) is using the PCM track instead of the Master track to control volume. I would like for the Master track to be used, can someone tell me how to change that. I will need fairly explicit instructions as I'm kinda new to Ubuntu.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Bob

[koolkatkiwi]

I spoke too soon. Now I can use Skype, but can't listen to videos on YouTube. The sound on YouTube just stutters very badly the whole time, and it's extremely distorted.

Well, back to the drawing board. Any ideas why YouTube wouldn't work when a DVD gets good sound played through VLC?

Cheers,
Kath :KS

[salvador_luna]

I don't know, but after applying this guide i tested gnash, the ubuntu flahs-plugin and the flash plugin from the ppa of this guide, and i ha diferents results.

So i tried the adobe flash plugin (i downloaded the deb file) and flash works great in my system using vlc at the same time... why don't you check it out?

[maah]

Hi everyone

I have been fighting this PulseAudio X Skype problem and followed all the instructions above more than once without success. I'm using Ubuntu 8.10 (installed from scratch) and Skype 2.0.0.7.2 downloaded from skype.com. The computer is an LG LW20 Express with an HDA Intel ALC880 audio device.

After a long time I realized that Skype was resetting my input device volume to zero everytime I tried to make a test call. And this was due to the option in Skype audio configuration settings that allows it to adjust automatically the mixer levels.

Once I disabled this automatic adjustment in Skype, my input device volume level (shown by PulseAudio Device Chooser or pavucontrol) remained in the place I've set it before. After that, I succeeded in making an Skype test call again.

It seems that there is still some issue to be solved between Skype and PulseAudio in Ubuntu 8.10.

Thanks to psyke83 for all the help. I hope these problems are fixed soon and Ubuntu users don´t get trapped in this kind of situation any more (it is unbeliaveble the kind of "help" and opinions we can find out there on how to solve this issue).

[koolkatkiwi]

Yes - thanks to psyke83 who has put in enormous amounts of time to try to solve this. Unfortunately for some or perhaps many of us, these solutions did not work. I eventually followed the instructions on this thread:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=973637

. . . and removed PulseAudio completely from my system. I gave up. After removing it, I have perfect sound on everything. So, if like me, you find that all else fails, try that thread.

Cheers,
Kath :KS

[FireflyCalvin]

Again great job psyke83 for the work helping out folks with audio issues. Unfortunately after reading this post, and many others, my issues are still not resolved.

I get sound out of the speakers, when say playing MP3's and flash, and sound out the mic output to the speakers, BUT I'm still having audio capture issues. I made sure all the capture inputs were unmuted and cranked up too. Sound capture is important because I run Skype.

Running AMD64
Ubuntu 8.10 (INTREPID)

My audio device:

$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 0: ALC888 Analog [ALC888 Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: NVidia [HDA NVidia], device 1: ALC888 Digital [ALC888 Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0v


The output requested by psyke83 for debug...

$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_al sa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_al sa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_a lsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_a lsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.usb_device_46d_8c7_A8892B0F _if2_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device front:1 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround40:1...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround40:1 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround41:1...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround41:1 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround50:1...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround50:1 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround51:1...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround51:1 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround71:1...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround71:1 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying hw:1 as last resort...
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:1 doesn't support 44100 Hz, changed to 16000 Hz.
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:1 doesn't support 2 channels, changed to 1.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device hw:1.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Cannot find mixer control "Capture".
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Mic".
I: source.c: Created source 2 "alsa_input.usb_device_46d_8c7_A8892B0F_if2_sound_c ard_0_alsa_capture_0" with sample spec "s16le 1ch 16000Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 882 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 1 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+27
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #2; argument: "device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.usb_device_46d_8c7_A8892B0F _if2_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/usb_device_46d_8c7_A8892B0F_if2_sound_card_0_alsa_ control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 3 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #3; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #5; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #6; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #8; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.usb_device_46d_8c7_A8892B0F_if2_sound_c ard_0_alsa_capture_0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #10; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #11; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_ 0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_10de_55c_sound_card_0_alsa_playbac k_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.usb_device_46d_8c7_A8892B0F_if2_sound_c ard_0_alsa_capture_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...


Interestingly I can't restart pulse audio..

$ pulseaudio -D
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
E: main.c: daemon startup failed.


I have to reboot to restart the daemon.

I'm with koolkatkiwi, I'm near setting Pulse on fire. Any ideas?

[The_Rebel52]

How can i make my default outputs permanent?

Sorry if this has already been answered, this thread is too big for such a simple task.. would be helpful if this information was in the first post.

[Sigma47]

Hey psyke83, Much thanks followed the fixes for 8.10 and voila I got audio from multiple source and alot more volume than I had before!!! Thanks a bunch

[Dark Samurai]

Hey-
I tried to get it to work, but when I tried to get internet videos (such as youtube or flash) to work, there was no responce from the playback or sound. It works for other things like songbird and vlc.
1. My distribution and archetecture: Intrepid Ibex i686
2. card 0: I82801DBICH4 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4], device 0: Intel ICH [Intel 82801DB-ICH4]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: I82801DBICH4 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4], device 4: Intel ICH - IEC958 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4 - IEC958]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

3. When I did this command, it froze up so I ctrl+c it and this is what I got:
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_4
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_3
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
^CI: main.c: Got signal SIGINT.
I: main.c: Exiting.
I: main.c: Daemon shutdown initiated.
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No sink inputs to move away.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0"
I: source.c: Freeing source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-source" (index: #1).
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread shutting down
I: source.c: Freeing source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-hal-detect" (index: #2).
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus.Local, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus/Local, member=Disconnected
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-gconf" (index: #5).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-gconf" (index: #5).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-volume-restore" (index: #6).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-x11-publish" (index: #10).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10).
I: main.c: Daemon terminated.


4. Firefox (D)

[lhomme]

I'm having problems that I believe are beyond pulseaudio. After upgrading to Ibex I lost audio. I think I lost support for my audio card. Currently I'm running:
Ibex i386 and have all updates applied using kernel:
2.6.25-2-i386

Followed Part A 1-4, but on step 5 I have no devices listed on the "output devices tab".

~$ aplay -l
aplay: device_list:215 no soundcards found....

~$ lspci -v
00:1f.5 Multimedia audio controller: Intel Corporation 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) AC'97 Audio Controller (rev 02)
Subsystem: Intel Corporation Device e002
Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 3
Memory at ffa7f800 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=512]
Memory at ffa7f400 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=256]
Capabilities: <access denied>


product: ICH southbridge AC97 audio
chipset: ICH5 intel8x0
driver and docs: http://www.alsa-project.org/main/index.php/Matrix:Module-intel8x0

~$ sudo modprobe snd-intel8x0
FATAL: Module snd_intel8x0 not found.

does this warrant a new thread?

[FireflyCalvin]

i fixed the typo from the post in skype but still nothing.


After futzing with the volume controls for hours, I tried something I didn't try before and that seemed to make audio capture work using Skype though I think it's nonsensical.

Try this:
Double click on the master volume control in the taskbar and make sure the device selected in the device drop-down menu is your audio card/chip, in this case I have the HD nVidia. Next, open the options menu, there should be two input source drop down menus, make the top one mic, the bottom line. I had them swapped before that and it didn't work.

[The_Rebel52]

How can i make my default outputs permanent?

Sorry if this has already been answered, this thread is too big for such a simple task.. would be helpful if this information was in the first post.

bump.

[GepettoBR]

I'm having problems that I believe are beyond pulseaudio. After upgrading to Ibex I lost audio. I think I lost support for my audio card. Currently I'm running:
Ibex i386 and have all updates applied using kernel:
2.6.25-2-i386

Followed Part A 1-4, but on step 5 I have no devices listed on the "output devices tab".

~$ aplay -l
aplay: device_list:215 no soundcards found....

~$ lspci -v
00:1f.5 Multimedia audio controller: Intel Corporation 82801EB/ER (ICH5/ICH5R) AC'97 Audio Controller (rev 02)
Subsystem: Intel Corporation Device e002
Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0, IRQ 3
Memory at ffa7f800 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=512]
Memory at ffa7f400 (32-bit, non-prefetchable) [size=256]
Capabilities: <access denied>


product: ICH southbridge AC97 audio
chipset: ICH5 intel8x0
driver and docs: http://www.alsa-project.org/main/index.php/Matrix:Module-intel8x0

~$ sudo modprobe snd-intel8x0
FATAL: Module snd_intel8x0 not found.

does this warrant a new thread?

My upgrade to Ibex coincided with buying a new computer. My onboard Intel HDA sound was also not recognized. This is a problem with the ALSA drivers, and to fix it I had to compile the latest ALSA drivers myself, since they had support for my soundcard and the version in the repos did not. You can get them here (http://www.alsa-project.org/main/index.php/Download) on the package marked "alsa-driver", though I reccommend you upgrade all the alsa packages for the sake of consistency.

If you do not know how to compile a package from source, I can walk you through it.

[lhomme]

GepettoBR -

I believe I know how to compile it, I have gcc and all that good stuff, BUT I keep running into this issue:
I'm running kernel
$ uname -r
2.6.25-2-386

and have the package "linux-headers-2.6.25-2-386" but when I check /usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.25-2-386 I have nothing but broken links and folders full of broken links. I can get as far as "./configure" and half way through "make" the process dies with (shortened to the last few lines)
make[1]: Entering directory `/usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.25-2-386'
make[1]: Makefile: No such file or directory
make[1]: *** No rule to make target `Makefile'. Stop.
make[1]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/linux-headers-2.6.25-2-386'
make: *** [compile] Error 2

I've also got quite a few "headers" folders in /usr/src
$ ls /usr/src
linux-headers-2.6.25-2-386 linux-ports-headers-2.6.25-2
linux-headers-2.6.27-7 linux-source-2.6.20
linux-headers-2.6.27-7-generic linux-source-2.6.22
linux-headers-2.6.27-9 linux-source-2.6.22.tar
linux-headers-2.6.27-9-generic linux-source-2.6.24.tar.bz2
linux-OLDVERSION.1231897884 modules

I have a feeling some of that can go, but I'm not sure what.

[GepettoBR]

I assume you've tried the obvious (reinstalling the headers package). I also believe you need the linux-libc-dev package.

I remember encountering an error during the make phase as well, but I don't remember if any of them was make error 2. I do remember that all it took to solve them was installing a few required packages. Try googling the error code.

[lhomme]

Thank you GepettoBR, I've been trying to get audio gong since I upgraded to Ibex, that was about 2 months ago... 2 months of no sound. Anywho I fixed my last problem as described here

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux-ports/+bug/291487

Now sometime I can screw around with getting pulse going, but that shouldn't be rocket science because I've already done it on the laptop.

[jayanramesh]

Dear Psyke83

Thank you very much for your explicit guidance "How:to pulse audio fixes".After following your guidance I was able to fix problems but not completely.I got the result ( of Appendix A)within the pulse audio volume control's playback tab:'D'for all applications except vlc player-I got the result'B'.My OS is ubuntu 8.1 64 bit (intrepid ibex).My computer conf.is intel core 2 duo 3ghz,mother board- intel DG 35 EC.could you help me to resolve my problem?.

Thank you,
Jayanramesh
Kombai
Tamil nadu
India

[-kg-]

As this thread is much too large to read through and see if this has been addressed already, I will mention this just as a matter of curiosity.

I was going through my .asoundrc file to attempt to adjust the equalization and, of course, came on these lines:

#this setting is here by example, edit to your own taste
#bands: 50hz, 100hz, 156hz, 220hz, 311hz, 440hz, 622hz, 880hz,
# 1250hz, 1750hz, 25000hz, 50000hz, 10000hz, 20000hz
#range: -70 to 30
controls [ -1 -1 -1 -1 -5 -10 -20 -17 -12 -7 -6 -5 -5 0 0 ]

As it was rather difficult for me to associate the frequency bands with the control settings for each, I put in a couple of extra comment lines to associate the two with each other:

#bands: 50hz, 100hz, 156hz, 220hz, 311hz, 440hz, 622hz, 880hz, 1250hz, 1750hz, 25000hz, 50000hz, 10000hz, 20000hz
# -1 -1 -1 -1 -5 -10 -20 -17 -12 -7 -6 -5 -5 0 0

There are 14 frequency bands listed, but 15 control numbers. I know this is almost a non-issue in the larger scheme of things, but just out of curiosity, what is the missing frequency band?

[jamesisin]

Just a guess, but is the extra control a master control (like a main volume within the EQ)? Many EQ's have a master control in addition to the frequency adjustments. You could test this by turning the two far ends (it's gotta be one of 'em) very low and see if your volume drops.

[RezoApio]

Hi there.

On my Dell XPS M1730, I have managed to get the mike working after reading this post and many others.

However I have a problem which is the following. The pulseudio server sees only the capture that corresponds to the webcam mike.
The line mike is not recognized. Even if I plug the mike before restarting the machine.

No a very big issue but I would like to get to understand this completely.

Also the PC has 2 jacks for earphones but only one is working. And even when plugged the pavucontrol stills says it is the main board that has the sound.

And it also seems that I have no stereo in this configuration...

Sorry if some of this has been reveiwed in the post before but it is way too long to read entirely...

Thanks anyway

[wmatthews]

Perfect explination of everything. I have a feeling that I am going to be very happy with PulseAudio.

[Gorstak]

I followed instructions from first post but on my 5.1 sound card I got sound only from front speakers. I edited default-sample-channels = 6 in etc/pulse/daemon.conf and now other speakers works but not front ones.

[EDIT]

It's working now, I have two nearly identical sound cards and they have same name so system mixer got confused and never allow me to adjust cards precisely. I installed gnome-alsa-mixer and now I have full control.

[meredeth]

ok, i got as far as the end of part a, and things went awry.

first things first: i am using hardy heron, 8.04, custom kernal by adam, for my asus eee pc (i686 i think). i'm fairly certian i have followed this thread's instructions successfully once already, but today when i tried to access the pulseaudio volume control it told me connection refused. so i thought, maybe that was before my (fairly recent) reinstall, and i set about following this thread's instructions again. however, when i was told to launch the device chooser at the end of part a, an error box popped up again, connection refused. i tried what was suggested (the manual launching via the terminal) and was again greeted with "connection refused." the terminal told me:

[1] 7607
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
E: main.c: Unknown command: als#!/usr/bin/pulseaudio -nF
E: main.c: Failed to initialize daemon.
[1]+ Exit 1 pulseaudio

in accordance with the wishes of the thread i now post the output of aplay -l:

**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC269 Analog [ALC269 Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

and the output of pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv:

I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
E: main.c: Unknown command: als#!/usr/bin/pulseaudio -nF
E: main.c: Failed to initialize daemon.
I: main.c: Daemon terminated.

thanks so much for any assistance you might render. (^_^)

~meredeth.

[jamesisin]

Meredeth - I saw the same issue at some point. I ended up just rebooting my system. My .dmrc & home directory also lost their appropriate permissions. I fixed that permissions issue, ran through these instructions again, and everything eventually sorted itself out. Maybe that will help you.

[-kg-]

Just a guess, but is the extra control a master control (like a main volume within the EQ)? Many EQ's have a master control in addition to the frequency adjustments. You could test this by turning the two far ends (it's gotta be one of 'em) very low and see if your volume drops.

That wasn't it. I changed both ends one at a time all the way to the lowest indicated setting (-70) and logged in/out in case I needed to to put the settings in effect, and neither of them decreased the volume at all.

A good thing I did, though, because I like the sound a little better with those settings lowered. I raised them a bit and lowered one other in the higher end of the band, so it should not be too bad for this particular sound system (Toshiba laptop with Harmon Kardon speakers).

Like I said, I was just curious. I may do a little more experimentation with it later on and see if I can further fine-tune it.

Thanks!

[jamesisin]

My prescription for EQ experimentation. First, a good audio system won't need one. Ok, that being said...

The best way to adjust an EQ is to start flat (all in the middle position) and make slight adjustments at each frequency reaching toward the desired effect (either up or down). You will want to make the smallest overall adjustment possible so as to retain as much of the original sound as possible.

Note: an EQ is not a volume boost. If all of your settings are above the midline, lower them until the average is at the midline (otherwise you merely run the risk of overdriving a system).

Since there is some question about what these settings actually do, I would probably begin with all of them all the way down and test each setting to see what it actually covers. This will help you when you make your adjustments.

This might also help reveal what that extra virtual slider is all about.

There you have my two cents and then some.

[otakuj462]

Pulseaudio still completely fails for me after applying these instructions on Hardy 8.04.1.

I'm currently trying to reverse the instructions (and go back into Kubuntu/aRts which happens to work great), and there's something I'm getting stuck on. I've removed the following lines in /etc/apt/sources.list:

And I've done and apt-get update and apt-get dist-upgrade. Nothing appeared to have changed after that, and so I attempted to reinstall libasound2 in order to roll it back to the previous version. Here are the results of that:


# PulseAudio Fixes - http://ubuntuforucob@rhino:~$ sudo apt-get install --reinstall libasound2
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
Reinstallation of libasound2 is not possible, it cannot be downloaded.
0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded.
jacob@rhino:~$
ms.org/showthread.php?t=789578
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/psyke83/ubuntu intrepid main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/psyke83/ubuntu intrepid main


How do I correctly roll back my alsa packages to the state they were in before adding those two lines to sources.list?

I'd greatly appreciate any guidance anyone can offer. Thanks,

Jake

[2010student]

When I try to open pulseaudio, I get this error:

green@green-laptop:~$ pulseaudio & pavucontrol
[1] 8473
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
E: alsa-util.c: Error opening PCM device hw:0: Device or resource busy
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-alsa-sink" (argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0"): initialization failed.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
E: socket-server.c: bind(): Address already in use
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-esound-protocol-unix" (argument: ""): initialization failed.
E: main.c: Module load failed.
E: main.c: Failed to initialize daemon.
[1]+ Exit 1 pulseaudio
green@green-laptop:~$


does anyone know how to fix this?

[BLTicklemonster]

Uh Oh. I'm doing a distro upgrade to ibex! I hope I don't have to go through all this baloney again!!! Please tell me I won't be stuck with this abysmal pulse audio garbage!!!!

[mber]

Hi All Thank you so much for the well-written and useful guide. Still have a problem. I have tried EVERYTHING I seem to be able to try but there seem to be no way that I can make my microphone work. Not my laptop's microphone, nor the headset's mike either! I have an Acer TravelMate 5720 and Hardy Heron 8.04 with Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) HD Audio Controller (rev 03) - Subsystem: Acer Incorporated [ALI] Realtek ALC268 audio codec

The resto of sound etc functions well. I have tried any possible source on various things, including Skype that I really would like to set up nicely to counter arguments by MS Windows people who say "you see, you can't even get it to work to talk with us on Skype" :-(

All the best,
marco

[projectbronco]

Hi, great write-up, but I seem to be stumped.
I think I followed the steps accordingly, I went over them a couple times and couldn't find anything I missed. After restarting the computer, Pulseaudio shows jukebox and amarok, and they both start playing music, both good things.
BUT, no sound comes out. Nothing is muted as far as I can tell, and in the sound devices menu I have everything on "auto detect," Sound capture is on "PulseAudio Sound Server," and under default mixer tracks where it says devices I chose "HDA ATI(Alsa mixer)"
Though now, I can't find my sound card, which is a Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS.
In PulseAudio Volume control output devices, it shows the "Alsa PCM on front:0 (ALC888 Analog) via DMA)." I have the defaults checked and quite honestly, I don't know what else to do...

Oh, before I went through all of this, I had sound, but no headphone and no surround sound. I'm hoping that this will be the fix.

Thank you for your time and response.

(Ubuntu 8.10 64 bit version)

[tonpoch]

EDIT: I no longer have a problem. Please ignore my post.


After following this guide, my audio no longer works at all. The sound worked before, but now it won't even detect the soundcard.

I am using Ubuntu 8.04

$ aplay -l
aplay: device_list:207: no soundcards found...

$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 0 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #0; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #1; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: module-volume-restore.c: starting with empty ruleset.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: No previous default sink setting, ignoring.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: No previous default source setting, ignoring.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #6; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #7; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #8; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: client.c: Created 0 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1001 gid=1001 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 0 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "ALSA plug-in [pidgin]"
D: sink-input.c: Assertion 'data->sink' failed at pulsecore/sink-input.c:110, function pa_sink_input_new.
I: client.c: Freed 0 "ALSA plug-in [pidgin]"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified

[projectbronco]

I just figured out that all the sound is now being sent to my on-board mobo sound...I guess I'm OK with that. It's actually working better than it did with the sound blaster. I now actually have 5.1 surround instead of just center and sub.
So, I guess the write up really did serve it's purpose.

Thanks Psyke83!!!

[bradwal]

I need help bad, I figure I'll try this one last time before giving up. None of my audio or system sounds work. I've followed both this guide and the comprehensive audio guide with no luck. Hopefully someone knows a fix for this so I don't have to switch back to Windows -

aplay -

**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: I82801DBICH4 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4], device 0: Intel ICH [Intel 82801DB-ICH4]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: I82801DBICH4 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4], device 4: Intel ICH - IEC958 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4 - IEC958]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0


pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv



I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: pid.c: Stale PID file, overwriting.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_4
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_3
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-combine' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: sink.c: Created sink 1 "combined" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 2 "combined.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=1, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=4, minreq=4
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'trivial'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: sink-input.c: Created input 0 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:0 (Intel 82801DB-ICH4) via DMA" on alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 with sample spec s16le 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
I: module-combine.c: Master sink is now 'alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'
D: module-combine.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+27
I: module.c: Loaded "module-combine" (index: #5; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-zeroconf-discover' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-zeroconf-discover" (index: #6; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #9; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #10; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #11; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #12; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined idle for too long, suspending ...
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
I: sink-input.c: Freeing output 0 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:0 (Intel 82801DB-ICH4) via DMA"
I: module-combine.c: No master selected, lacking suitable outputs.
I: module-combine.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: client.c: Created 0 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1000 gid=1000 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 0 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "PulseAudio Manager"
I: client.c: Freed 0 "PulseAudio Manager"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified

[Spabuntu]

I am very confused. I followed the guide this afternoon. worked perfect all day.

Now, after restarting the laptop, it does not work anymore. Same old problem (no audio capture in skype, audio recorder..)

Any ideas? many thanks in advance

p.s.: somehow redoing the steps of the guide did not work either!:(


UPDATE: usind

-sudo killall pulseaudio
- sudo alsa force-reload,
- pulseaudio

make it work again, but unstale, the audio capture breaks down randomly. any way to avoid that?

i get as a response:

mos@mos-laptop:~$ pulseaudio
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0

is that supposed to be like that? THX

[William Guynes]

Distribution version and architecture:
Intrepid Ibex i386

Followed sections A and C to try and get it working.
No go.

I am left with condition C - "The application does not play audio and does list an entry in the Playback tab"

$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: V8233A [VIA 8233A], device 0: VIA 8233A [VIA 8233A]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: V8233A [VIA 8233A], device 1: VIA 8233A [VIA 8233A]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: No previous default sink setting, ignoring.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: No previous default source setting, ignoring.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: main.c: Got signal SIGINT.
I: main.c: Exiting.
I: main.c: Daemon shutdown initiated.
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No sink inputs to move away.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0"
I: source.c: Freeing source 0 "alsa_output.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-source" (index: #1).
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread shutting down
I: source.c: Freeing source 1 "alsa_input.pci_1106_3059_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-hal-detect" (index: #2).
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus.Local, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus/Local, member=Disconnected
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-gconf" (index: #5).

I: module.c: Unloaded "module-gconf" (index: #5).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-volume-restore" (index: #6).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-x11-publish" (index: #10).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10).
I: main.c: Daemon terminated.

[gruff]

I have no audio after a recent update. I have followed the instructions in the HOWTO for Hardy Heron 8.04 i386, but still no sound. Below is the output from aplay and from pulseaudio. Any help greatly appreciated!

I have condition C - "The application does not play audio and does list an entry in the Playback tab"


$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: I82801DBICH4 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4], device 0: Intel ICH [Intel 82801DB-ICH4]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: I82801DBICH4 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4], device 4: Intel ICH - IEC958 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4 - IEC958]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
W: module-x11-publish.c: PulseAudio information vanished from X11!
[1]+ Exit 1 pulseaudio
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_4
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_3
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 880 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 880 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: client.c: Created 0 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1000 gid=1000 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 0 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "gnome-sound-properties"
I: client.c: Freed 0 "gnome-sound-properties"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 1 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1000 gid=1000 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 1 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "gnome-sound-properties"
I: client.c: Freed 1 "gnome-sound-properties"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 2 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1000 gid=1000 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 2 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "gnome-sound-properties"
I: client.c: Freed 2 "gnome-sound-properties"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 3 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1000 gid=1000 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 3 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "gnome-sound-properties"
I: client.c: Freed 3 "gnome-sound-properties"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 4 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1000 gid=1000 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 4 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "gnome-sound-properties"
I: client.c: Freed 4 "gnome-sound-properties"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 5 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1000 gid=1000 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 5 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "gnome-sound-properties"
I: client.c: Freed 5 "gnome-sound-properties"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 6 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1000 gid=1000 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 6 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "gnome-sound-properties"
I: client.c: Freed 6 "gnome-sound-properties"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: client.c: Created 7 "EsounD client (UNIX socket client)"
I: client.c: Created 8 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: Got credentials: uid=1000 gid=1000 success=1
I: protocol-native.c: Enabled SHM for new connection
I: client.c: Client 8 changed name from "Native client (UNIX socket client)" to "gnome-sound-properties"
I: module-volume-restore.c: Restoring sink for <pulsecore/protocol-native.c$gnome-sound-properties>
I: module-volume-restore.c: Restoring volume for <pulsecore/protocol-native.c$gnome-sound-properties>
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Trying resume...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Resumed successfully...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes busy.
I: resampler.c: Forcing resampler 'copy', because of fixed, identical sample rates.
D: resampler.c: Channel matrix:
D: resampler.c: I00
D: resampler.c: +------
D: resampler.c: O00 | 1.000
D: resampler.c: O01 | 1.000
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'copy'
I: resampler.c: Using float32le as working format.
I: sink-input.c: Created input 0 "Playback Stream" on alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 with sample spec float32le 1ch 44100Hz and channel map mono
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=70560, tlength=35280, base=4, prebuf=33516, minreq=1764
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=70560, tlength=35280, base=4, prebuf=33516, minreq=1764
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
I: sink-input.c: Freeing output 0 "audiotest wave"
I: client.c: Freed 8 "gnome-sound-properties"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
D: protocol-esound.c: read(): EOF
I: client.c: Freed 7 "EsounD client (UNIX socket client)"

[dprestemon]

I have had severe stuttering that renders all sound applications unusable ever since I upgraded to Intrepid. I have followed all of your instructions (several times) and tried all your suggested tweaks with no noticeable change in the stuttering. Here is the information you required. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I am tired of having to switch to Windows whenever I want some music.

NEVER MIND I deleted Intrepid, installed Hardy, switched all sound preferences from Automatic to ALSA and I've got my music back. It is sad, though, because with Inrepid I had fully functional wireless networking and front USB ports, neither of which works at all in Hardy.

dave@dave-albany:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: VT82xx [HDA VIA VT82xx], device 0: ALC883 Analog [ALC883 Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: VT82xx [HDA VIA VT82xx], device 1: ALC883 Digital [ALC883 Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

dave@dave-albany:~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: We're in the group 'pulse-rt', allowing real-time and high-priority scheduling.
I: core-util.c: Successfully gained nice level -11.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 4 fragments of size 4352 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 4 fragments of size 4352 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1106_3288_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: client.c: Created 0 "EsounD client (UNIX socket client)"

[mssever]

I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
Notice what I bolded.

My guess is that if you type "id", pulse-rt won't be among your listed groups. To add yourself to the necessary group, edit /etc/group and add your username to the pulse-rt group. Then log out and back in, and that error should go away.

[joevslc]

Aloha,

I have a new 8.10 build and cannot get any sound. I followed the howto and I am left with application recognition but no sound out of either my computer or home theatre sound system (via digital connection)for Rhythmbox. My Alsa PCM is not muted or turned down. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Joe

joev@joev-ubuntu:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: ICH5 [Intel ICH5], device 0: Intel ICH [Intel ICH5]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: ICH5 [Intel ICH5], device 4: Intel ICH - IEC958 [Intel ICH5 - IEC958]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

joev@joev-ubuntu:~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: We're in the group 'pulse-rt', allowing real-time and high-priority scheduling.
I: core-util.c: Successfully gained nice level -11.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
W: alsa-util.c: Device front:0 doesn't support 44100 Hz, changed to 48000 Hz.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_input.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 48000Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
W: alsa-util.c: Device front:0 doesn't support 44100 Hz, changed to 48000 Hz.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 48000Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 48000Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_3
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_4
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24d5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...

[GepettoBR]

Hello all.

I had initially installed Intrepid x64 and failed to get any sound. Following this guide gave me a reasonable success rate, though I had to create a link for killing and restarting pulse on my desktop and use it often, and in spite of Firefox breaking everything whenever it tries to play sound. But now, after my last update, everything stopped working again. I'm tired of this fiasco. I always do a fresh install when a new version of Ubuntu comes out, and thus far Pulse in Intrepid has taken more time and given me more of a headache than the complete setup of Gutsy and Hardy - and it's getting worse instead of better. It simply doesn't work, because it wasn't made to work. I'll give it a second chance when the Jaunty betas hit the shelves, but for Intrepid I'm done with it.

Can someone please direct me to reliable instructions on how to remove Pulse and set up ESD instead? It would be much appreciated.

[vvbhirange]

I am having problem with sound in 8-10. no sound coming while audio video playing. only continue druming sound coming.
Can anybody help



vijay@vijay-laptop:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: STAC92xx Analog [STAC92xx Analog]
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 1: STAC92xx Digital [STAC92xx Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
vijay@vijay-laptop:~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: on Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bappetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device front:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround40:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround40:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround41:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround41:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround50:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround50:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround51:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround51:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround71:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround71:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying hw:0 as last resort...
E: alsa-util.c: Error opening PCM device hw:0: Device or resource busy
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-alsa-sink" (argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0"): initialization failed.
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 1 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #1; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #2; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #4; argument: "").
I: module-volume-restore.c: starting with empty ruleset.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #7; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #9; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...

[ricardisimo]

Just curious... does this thread still have any bearing, what with the recent kernel upgrades, etc.? I'm referring specifically to the Ibex section. Thanks.

[darkzeus85]

I have no sound at all

Ubuntu 8.04 i386 (I believe it's i386)

**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: I82801DBICH4 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4], device 0: Intel ICH [Intel 82801DB-ICH4]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: I82801DBICH4 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4], device 4: Intel ICH - IEC958 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4 - IEC958]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_4
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_3
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 880 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 880 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...


The problems I have currently are with the video players (VLC, Totem, MPlayer etc.) Even when starting the players with padsp there is an entry in the PulseAudio Volume Control but no sound and nothing is muted. Also there is no login/logout sounds.

Please help

[sundy58]

I get no audio at all after running steps A & C. I have 8.10 fully updated. Thanks in advance!


**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****

card 0: I82801DBICH4 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4], device 0: Intel ICH [Intel 82801DB-ICH4]

Subdevices: 0/1

Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

card 0: I82801DBICH4 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4], device 4: Intel ICH - IEC958 [Intel 82801DB-ICH4 - IEC958]

Subdevices: 1/1

Subdevice #0: subdevice #0




I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.

I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:

I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.

I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.

I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.

I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.

W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.

W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted

W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted

I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10

I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes

I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!

D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success

I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa

D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer

D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer

D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_4

D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_3

D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2

D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1

D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'

D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...

I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.

I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.

ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0

I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory

I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'

I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".

I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"

I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"

I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.

I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.

D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up

D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29

I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.

I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").

D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'

D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...

I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.

I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.

ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0

I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory

I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'

I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".

I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"

I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.

I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.

D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up

D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28

I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").

D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1

I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.

I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").

D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success

I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").

I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.

I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").

D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success

I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").

I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").

D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.

D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.

D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.

I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").

I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").

D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.

D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.

D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.

I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").

D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success

D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.

I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").

I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.

D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired

I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...

I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...

I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...

I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...

I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...

[Arcadian]

That post tip worked for me also! Set all sound server settings to PULSE. In Skype, set "sound out" & "ringing" to PULSE, but "sound in" set to the actual mic device eg. HDA Intel (hw:Intel,0) in my case.

I've now made a successful test call & look forward to many more calls!! And you know what, I had no trouble with the webcam under Ibex, BRILLIANT! :)

[Eithel]

Hi guys !

Thanks for the guide, very useful !
But i have still this problem:


But there is one strange thing : with a music player like Aqualung for example, there is a "delay" everytime I do an action, like clicking on "next song", or "stop". The sound takes about 6-8 seconds to follow the changes.
I didn't manage to fix that. Any idea ?

psyke83 answered:



Are you using the equalizer? It tends to cause a delay due to the LADSPA filtering. Try to disable the equalizer and see if the delay persists.

I think i'm not using eqaulizer. How can I know if i'm using equalizer?
Anyway how can i solve the problem ?

[Flecko]

I just got done fixing my wife's Intrepid laptop following this guide (she wasn't getting any sound in flash apps) and would like to say thank-you. Her computer was completely up to date and still had the problems caused by pulse.

I would also like to say that this underlines the totally abysmal state of sound in Ubuntu. While pulse may be the silver bullet to a select few set of problems, it makes more peoples lives hell than its worth. Its a sad state...and my Desktop running Jaunty isn't any prettier. A dual core 2.8ghz computer that has sound stuttering while scrolling webpages...what is this, 1994?

I hope to got that the Ubuntu devs realize what they're doing to the overall sterling reputation of their distro and clean up their act!

I love Ubuntu...lets keep it that way!

[TheMacFactor]

I just got done fixing my wife's Intrepid laptop following this guide (she wasn't getting any sound in flash apps) and would like to say thank-you. Her computer was completely up to date and still had the problems caused by pulse.

I would also like to say that this underlines the totally abysmal state of sound in Ubuntu. While pulse may be the silver bullet to a select few set of problems, it makes more peoples lives hell than its worth. Its a sad state...and my Desktop running Jaunty isn't any prettier. A dual core 2.8ghz computer that has sound stuttering while scrolling webpages...what is this, 1994?

I hope to got that the Ubuntu devs realize what they're doing to the overall sterling reputation of their distro and clean up their act!

I love Ubuntu...lets keep it that way!

+1, my man, +1!!!

[am15]

I cannot get PulseAudio to run. I just upgraded to Ubuntu 8.10 and the sound is all over the place. I even uninstalled alsa drivers and reinstalled clean latest alsa drivers. The sound works for a while then starts giving me error:

audiotestsrc wave=sine freq=512 ! audioconvert ! audioresample ! gconfaudiosink: Failed to connect: Connection refused



This is what I get from the following:

~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: STAC92xx Analog [STAC92xx Analog]
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 3: INTEL HDMI [INTEL HDMI]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
E: pid.c: Daemon already running.
E: main.c: pa_pid_file_create() failed.


Your help would be much appreciated.

Update:
After reboot the sound came back and seems to be working for audio playback for now. However, it is not detecting my usb webcam's mic. What can I do to fix this?

[viaciofano]

i am still the same i feel frustrated i am not able to use skype since upgrading. each time i upgrade there are more issues. i feel the only way is to go back. when i firts bought the linux all worked untill i started to upgrade. now no use of skype
Vinny

[bzkd]

Hi All !

OK! My Intrepid Ibex has now sound equalized !
But the volume is lower, very lower, than before the equalized effect.

So, what can I do to try to get a louder volume like when I start my Acer laptop under Windows (under which sound is perfectly nice and loud) ?

Any help ?

[my config: Acer Aspire 9920G Laptop 4GB RAM - 20in. screen laptop with 1 subwoofer, 5 HP, Intel audio integrated with Dolby Digital - Ubuntu 8.10 Fresh install]

[joelwhrs]

My sound controls arent working on a laptop. If i go to another account it works fine but in my account it doesnt change the master voume, it just changes the capture volume in recording.

[nisarg]

I am having some issues with my laptop's sound too. I am not a Ubuntu/Linux expert myself, so can't really diagnose it to a good depth. Help will be appreciated.
I tried installing 'pulseaudio' and see this when I enter
$pulseaudio

W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
ALSA lib conf.c:3952:(snd_config_expand) Unknown parameters 0
ALSA lib pcm.c:2196:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM surround71:0
E: alsa-util.c: Error opening PCM device hw:0: Device or resource busy
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-alsa-sink" (argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0"): initialization failed.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
E: socket-server.c: bind(): Address already in use
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-esound-protocol-unix" (argument: ""): initialization failed.
E: main.c: Module load failed.
E: main.c: Failed to initialize daemon.

Thanks.

[squirmish]

Ever since I upgraded from Hardy to Intrepid I would lose the ability to play any audio after a certain period. Tried closing everything down but the only apparent fix was a reboot. Until I found this guide and figured out pulseaudio was my problem, not my solution. killall -p pulseaudio and all is well. Interestingly when I try to restart pulseaudio I get "Error opening PCM device hw:0: Device or resource busy" even though other apps can use the sound card. Thanks for the guide.

[estrong07]

GREAT help, worked like a charm!! Just installed Ubuntu 8.10 on a second HDD, had no sound in Firefox, etc.... fixed me right up. You Rock!

Thank You \\:D/

[bzkd]

Hi All !

OK! My Intrepid Ibex has now sound equalized !
But the volume is lower, very lower, than before the equalized effect.

So, what can I do to try to get a louder volume like when I start my Acer laptop under Windows (under which sound is perfectly nice and loud) ?

Any help ?

[my config: Acer Aspire 9920G Laptop 4GB RAM - 20in. screen laptop with 1 subwoofer, 5 HP, Intel audio integrated with Dolby Digital - Ubuntu 8.10 Fresh install]

How can one tune LADSPA in order to get a louder volume from the speaker ? (That should something like tuning it to get the sound equalized, shouldn't it)

[GepettoBR]

Has anyone gotten Firefox to work with this? Mine is still randomly working or mute and doesn't ever get listed in Volume Control.


Edit: I forgot to mention, but running Firefox with padsp doesn't work either.

[am15]

I am now done with 8.10. Its just awful. I backed up and did a clean install of 8.04 and everything works plug n play. I'm going to make a live cd of 8.10 and test it before upgrading.

[fasteddy86]

Hi guys,

I'm currently using XBMC as a media centre and feeding my audio over hdmi to 5.1 home theatre (actually, hdmi to tv, digital coax from tv to the receiver). Anyway, while certain media can be pushed ridiculously loudly, some movies are just too quiet for a dedicated home theatre. I'm hoping that the equalizer described in this post will help increase the volume, but I'm wondering about the settings. Should I just enter +30 across the board and make any further adjustments through the receiver, or will that introduce unwanted noise?

[jamesisin]

fasteddy86 - I did a post on this thread a few posts back on my view of equilizer usage. You may find that useful.

I can say, about your specific situation as described, that you will want to take care in increasing your receiver/pre/amplifier input volumes unnecessarily. You can introduce noise as you suggest, but you can also cause overdrive (so beloved by guitarists) if your computer's output signal is larger than your rec/pre/amp's input section was designed for.

An EQ is not an amplifier. I would not increase all your levels by the same amount. Why not simply raise the volume level?

I run my main volume at the top (100%) and my video and audio applications also at the top--then I control my volume in the room at the pre-amplifier.

[deepclutch]

I have skype -2.0 working after setting audio:
in options menu ,
sound in: my sound card -HDA intel hw,0)
sound out: Pulse
ringing: Pulse
--
my system already have in preferences>sound >pulse audio everywhere.
I got /etc/asound.conf manually wrote though.

[fasteddy86]

Why not simply raise the volume level?

Unfortunately, for certain movies that are not ripped properly, the volume is too low even at maximum on the receiver and on computer. It may be an issue with XBMC, as mplayer plays the same files much more loudly.

Anyway, I haven't had time just yet, but I'll try cranking the eq just to see what happens. I'll report back once I've done that.

[fasteddy86]

[edit: Oops, double post. Sorry!]

[Clancy_s]

Has anyone gotten Firefox to work with this? Mine is still randomly working or mute and doesn't ever get listed in Volume Control.


Edit: I forgot to mention, but running Firefox with padsp doesn't work either.

Yes, after running sections A & C FF 3.0.6 works fine and is listed properly in Volume Control. As are VLC, Totem, Gnome MPlayer, Rhythmbox and Aviedemux which are all the sounds apps I use.

Since I installed 7.10 volume on my system has been only just loud enough, now it's much more than I need - I can finally move the volume control off max.

Intrepid 64 bit, all updates installed, Sound chip HDA Intel ALC268

[GepettoBR]

Yes, after running sections A & C FF 3.0.6 works fine and is listed properly in Volume Control. As are VLC, Totem, Gnome MPlayer, Rhythmbox and Aviedemux which are all the sounds apps I use.

Since I installed 7.10 volume on my system has been only just loud enough, now it's much more than I need - I can finally move the volume control off max.

Intrepid 64 bit, all updates installed, Sound chip HDA Intel ALC268

I find that odd. I'm also on Intrepid x64 with onboard Intel High-Definition Audio and have done all the listed steps, yet my Firefox seems to be bypassing PulseAudio altogether..

[El Viejo Lobo]

HOWTO: PulseAudio Fixes & System-Wide Equalizer Support
Overview:

06/01/2009 - Please note that I am currently abroad and will most likely not have time to answer posts for the next few months. This guide is still up-to-date.

Note 1. Intrepid users: due to a bug in the ALSA libraries, your PCM mixer may occasionally become muted or reset to 0% volume. If you cannot hear sound - or hear a faint crackling - refer to Part C, Step 3.
Note 2: OSSv4 users: PulseAudio does not support OSSv4, so this guide will serve no purpose to you. If you have chosen to install OSSv4 and experience issues, you should seek guidance within the threads dedicated to OSSv4. I do not recommend users to install OSSv4 due to compatibility and support issues.

PulseAudio is an advanced sound server which has been included in Ubuntu (i.e. the standard GNOME version) since the release of Hardy Heron (8.04). Unfortunately, Hardy shipped with a suboptimal configuration of PulseAudio which has resulted in users experiencing various problems, ranging from sporadic crashes in Firefox to sound mixing being completely broken. PulseAudio in Intrepid should work by default, but it is quite possible that your configuration is suboptimal. For more information, refer to the FAQ below.

When you are ready to follow this guide, this is all you need to know:
Hardy users: Follow Part A & B.
Intrepid users: Follow Part A & C.
Additionally:

Appendix A gives general troubleshooting tips - if you have problems, start here.
Appendix B gives useful information on the more advanced/technical features of PulseAudio.
Appendix C gives information on how to properly configure specific applications that may not work with PulseAudio by default, including (but not limited to): WINE, Skype, and all OSS applications.
Appendix D will show you how to enable equalized audio for *all* applications on your system - this is especially useful for laptop users who experience poor audio quality with their internal speakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common queries are answered here.

Q. What exactly is PulseAudio?
A. From the homepage (http://www.pulseaudio.org/):

Simplified: PulseAudio is responsible for playback and mixing of audio on your system. It is not a sound driver - in fact, it runs on top of the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (http://www.alsa-project.org/) (ALSA). Aside from all the cool effects PulseAudio provides, it serves as a replacement for ALSA's virtual sound mixing device (DmixPlugin (http://alsa.opensrc.org/DmixPlugin), or "dmix") - thus allowing multiple applications to share access to your sound card.

Q. PulseAudio? Bleh! I don't want it on my system.
A. Well... tough! PulseAudio is already installed and active on Hardy and Intrepid by default; it replaces ESD (ESound Daemon) for system sounds, and most of Ubuntu's default applications already use it (Totem, Rhythmbox, and any other applications using the GStreamer framework). Although some high-profile applications support PulseAudio natively (such as VLC and mplayer), most applications use plain ALSA or OSS output, and thus don't have native PulseAudio support.

Q. If PulseAudio is already installed, why do I need this guide?
A. While PulseAudio has been installed by default since Hardy Heron (8.04), we dropped the ball when it came to the configuration part. A quote from the main PulseAudio developer, Lennart Pöttering (http://0pointer.de/blog/projects/jeffrey-stedfast.html):
When PulseAudio is running, it requires exclusive access to your sound card in order to work correctly as it assumes responsibility for mixing application's sounds instead of ALSA's "dmix" device. If you launch a "regular" application that does not have explicit PulseAudio support, it will most likely try to open the "Dmix" device - and this will deprive PulseAudio of control over the sound card. From the user's perspective, they will observe that audio mixing between applications is broken.

PulseAudio includes ALSA plugins (within the package "libasound2-plugins") which are designed make regular ALSA applications remap audio to the PulseAudio server (and thus avoid mixing problems as described above). Unfortunately, Hardy Heron shipped without these plugins enabled (or even installed) by default, which is causing many, many audio mixing issues for users. To compound the problem, the version of these PulseAudio ALSA plugins in the Hardy repositories do not function correctly, so updated versions are required for ALSA applications to work correctly with PulseAudio.

By following this guide, your system will be configured to use these PulseAudio ALSA plugins for Hardy users (and updated versions of necessary packages will get installed from my PPA (https://launchpad.net/~psyke83/+archive)). Although Intrepid has these plugins installed and configured by default, following this guide is still worthwhile because a) it will ensure you have a clean PulseAudio configuration, and b) you will hopefully gain a better understanding of how PulseAudio works.

Q. I'm glad to hear these issue are fixed in Intrepid, but why the hell aren't they fixed in Hardy already?
A. The simplest answer to this question is: complexity. Hardy is a LTS (Long Term Support) release, and there is a very strict policy towards updates (SRU; even the most trivial of bugfixes are entered into a code review). In order to fix Hardy, many components will require updates and changes, including but not limited to: libflashsupport, ia32-libs, pulseaudio, libasound2, libasound2-plugins, flashplugin-nonfree, nspluginwrapper...

Up until the last moment of Hardy's development cycle, the PulseAudio ALSA plugins weren't functioning correctly, and Flash 9 absolutely would not work without the "evil" libflashsupport library (I say evil, because it caused frequent random crashes in Firefox) - and so it wasn't possible to enact the required changes before the final release. It's possible now, but there would require a huge amount of effort to review and apply these changes.

Q. I followed your guide and PulseAudio still doesn't work!
A. Refer to Appendix A and provide the requested information in your post.

Q. I can't get Skype/WINE/an OSS application/XYZ working correctly with PulseAudio, what can I do?
A. Some applications require some extra configuration, and some applications don't work with PulseAudio - please refer to Appendix C for information on specific applications.

Q. Where can I find the appropriate bug reports related to these issues?
A. If you click on a step number it will link to the appropriate bug report, if one exists.

Part A: Common instructions (Hardy & Intrepid)
All users must must follow the steps in this section to guarantee a fully working PulseAudio configuration.

1. Backup (and then delete) your previous configuration files: $ mkdir ~/pulse-backup && cp -r ~/.pulse ~/.asound* /etc/asound.conf /etc/pulse -t ~/pulse-backup/
$ sudo rm -r ~/.pulse ~/.asound* /etc/asound.conf

Note: Don't worry if some of these files did not exist on your system.

2. Ensure you have Adobe Flash & the necessary PulseAudio libraries and configuration utilities installed:
$ sudo apt-get install libasound2-plugins padevchooser libao-pulse libsdl1.2debian-pulseaudio flashplugin-nonfree

3 (https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/192888). Ensure the evil "libflashsupport" library is not installed:$ sudo apt-get remove --purge libflashsupport flashplugin-nonfree-extrasound

4. Open System/Preferences/Sound. In the Devices section, ensure that all "Sound playback" options are set to Autodetect. Set the "Sound capture" item to "PulseAudio". Close the application when you're finished.

5. Open the PulseAudio Volume Control application ("pavucontrol", or you can launch "Applications/Sound & Video/PulseAudio Device Chooser" and select Volume Control from this applet's menu). In the Output Devices section you will see a listing of the playback devices available on your system. Right-click on the entry that you desire to be made the default playback device on your system and enable the "Default" checkmark. Similarly, navigate to Input Devices, then right-click on the device you wish to set as your default input device (microphone), and ensure the "Default" setting is checked. Close the application when you're finished.

Note: If you are greeted with the error "Connection failed: Connection refused", manually launch PulseAudio before opening the PulseAudio Volume Control application:
$ pulseaudio & pavucontrol6. Continue to Part B if you are running Hardy Heron (8.04), or Part C if you are running Intrepid Ibex (8.10).

Part B: Hardy Heron (8.04)
Follow the steps in this section only if you are running the Hardy Heron release.
Disclaimer: My PPA contains the necessary packages backported from Intrepid for: PulseAudio, ALSA, Flash 10 and nspluginwrapper. If you upgrade to a newer distribution, or Hardy receives official updates for any of these packages, you will not experience any issues.

0 (https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/246911). 64-bit users only: Install "getlibs" and some extra 32-bit libraries that are required for Flash 10 & Skype to function properly:$ wget http://www.boundlesssupremacy.com/Cappy/getlibs/getlibs-all.deb && sudo dpkg -i getlibs-all.deb && rm getlibs-all.deb
$ sudo getlibs -p libnss3-1d libnspr4-0d libcurl3 libasound2-plugins

1. Edit /etc/apt/sources.list:$ gksudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list

If they don't already exist, add the following lines to the end of this file and save:# PulseAudio Fixes - http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=789578
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/psyke83/ubuntu hardy main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/psyke83/ubuntu hardy main

2. Update your repositories and upgrade packages:$ sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

Note: You may be warned that some packages cannot be authenticated - that's normal. Simply press "y" to confirm installation of unsigned packages.

3 (https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/198453). Enable the PulseAudio ALSA plugins:$ asoundconf set-pulseaudio
Note: Please wait until you have upgraded packages in the previous step before running this command. My packages have a patch for "asoundconf" to ensure it enables the PulseAudio plugins correctly.

4. Log out & back in for changes to take effect!

Part C: Intrepid Ibex (8.10)
Follow the steps in this section only if you are running the Intrepid Ibex release.
Disclaimer: Currently there are no updated packages for Intrepid in my PPA (except for an updated nspluginwrapper package for i386 users). I have decided to keep this step in the guide in case I upload any important updates that will not make it into the official repositories. I will never upload any "risky" packages (i.e. highly untested backports), only upgrades that seem compelling and relatively stable.

1. Edit /etc/apt/sources.list:$ gksudo gedit /etc/apt/sources.list

If they don't already exist, add the following lines to the end of this file and save:# PulseAudio Fixes - http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=789578
deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/psyke83/ubuntu intrepid main
deb-src http://ppa.launchpad.net/psyke83/ubuntu intrepid main

2. Update your repositories and upgrade packages:$ sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade

Note: You may be warned that some packages cannot be authenticated - that's normal. Simply press "y" to confirm installation of unsigned packages.

3. Ensure that your sound card's PCM mixer is not muted or set to 0% volume (this appears to be a bug in Intrepid):

$ alsamixer -Dhw
Note: When the PulseAudio ALSA plugins are active, you must explicitly specify your hardware device in alsamixer (marked in blue above), otherwise it will open the PulseAudio mixer.

4. Log out & back in for changes to take effect!

Appendix A - General Troubleshooting
This section will outline some general troubleshooting steps you can perform to help identify your problem, and the information I need to help with your issues:


Close all applications that may be accessing the sound card.
Open the "PulseAudio Device Chooser" from Applications/Sound & Video. Click on the applet icon, and click "Volume Control...". Click on the "Playback" tab.
Launch the application you wish to test and allow it to play sound.
Check PulseAudio Volume Control's Playback tab and see if the application displays an entry while the application is (or should be) playing audio.
Here are the possible results within the PulseAudio Volume Control's Playback tab:

The application does plays audio and does list an entry in the Playback tab;
- the application is using PulseAudio correctly.
The application does plays audio and does not list an entry in the Playback tab;
- the application is either accessing your sound card directly or playing sound via ALSA's dmix device. This will prevent PulseAudio from working correctly & cause audio mixing errors.
The application does not play audio and does list an entry in the Playback tab;
- the application is using PulseAudio but there is a problem, such as: a bug in PulseAudio, a problem with your ALSA kernel module or libraries, or your PCM/Master volume is muted.
The application does not play audio and does not list an entry in the Playback tab;
- the application is trying either to access your sound card directly or to play sound via ALSA's dmix device, but the sound card is already in use. This is the opposite case to result B, which will also cause mixing errors.
The PulseAudio Volume Control application displays the error: "Connection failed: Connection refused";
- the PulseAudio daemon is not running.
Other (please specify).

Note: Unless the application you are testing is known to be incompatible with PulseAudio, you should always expect result "A" on a properly configured system.

If you require assistance with a particular application - or simply cannot get PulseAudio to work - provide the following information:


Your distribution version and architecture (e.g. Hardy Heron i386, Intrepid Ibex amd64, etc.).


A listing of your sound devices:$ aplay -l
The verbose output from pulseaudio on your system: $ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
If you are having a problem only with a specific application, specify the application's name and result you received from the instructions above (A-F).

Appendix B: Advanced PulseAudio Configuration
This appendix will explain some of the more advanced/technical features of PulseAudio.

Q. Where are the PulseAudio configuration utilities?
A. Providing you've followed this guide, you can gain access to all the utilities by launching "Applications/Sound & Video/PulseAudio Device Chooser". The applet's icon will appear in your notificiation tray - left-click to see the options.

The main applications you will want to check are the Manager (to see the current server status) and Volume Control (to manipulate the volume and stream settings).

Note: Please don't mess with any of the options until you have established a working configuration by following this guide - otherwise it'll be a nightmare to isolate your problem.

Q. How can I tell if an application is using PulseAudio successfully?
A. The application will give you result "A" from the troubleshooting steps of Appendix A.

Q. How can I change the default playback and/or recording device for my system?
A. Refer to Part A, Step 5.

Q. Is it possible to change to a different playback and/or recording device for an individual application?
A. Yes. Launch the desired application and play some sound (or begin recording), and open the PulseAudio Volume Control. Click the Playback or Recording tab (depending on which you want to change) and right-click on the desired application's entry. Choose the option "Move Stream..." and select the desired output device.

Note: The volume level, sink (playback) and source (recording) settings will be saved automatically for every application you run, so PulseAudio should remember your settings. If you wish to view or delete these saved settings, they're stored in the file "~/.pulse/volume-restore.table".

Q. If I plug in my USB/Bluetooth headset, my external speakers no longer work!
A. This is normal behaviour, as PulseAudio supports "hotplugging" of audio devices. If you plug in a new device, PulseAudio may choose it as the default sink (audio device). Also see Part A, Step 5.

Q. PulseAudio is working correctly, but I am noticing some stuttering on my system. Is there anything I can do to help?
A. Edit the file /etc/pulse/daemon.conf:
$ gksudo gedit /etc/pulse/daemon.conf

Find the following lines (usually at the bottom):
default-fragments = 8
default-fragment-size-msec = 10

Try experimenting with different values for both of these entries. I can't tell you what values are optimal for your system, as each sound card has different buffer sizes and characteristics - therefore you'll need to use trial & error. The default fragment amount and size used by an untweaked PulseAudio installation is 4 and 25, respectively.

Note 1: you must restart pulseaudio for any configuration changes to take effect.
Note 2: If your system was stuttering in versions of Ubuntu prior to Hardy, then you could be suffering from an ALSA kernel issue - these instructions probably won't help.

Q. I'm unhappy about the audio quality / CPU usage of PulseAudio. How do I change this?
A. For the record, PulseAudio should offer superior quality audio playback than ALSA's by default, as PulseAudio uses a higher quality audio resampler. This also means that PulseAudio may use more CPU usage compared to ALSA, unfortunately. If you wish to change the resampler:

Edit /etc/pulse/daemon.conf:$ gksudo gedit /etc/pulse/daemon.conf
Find the following line:resample-method = speex-float-1
You can change the resampler to any of the following, listed in descending order, from highest quality to lowest quality (and therefore, CPU usage):

Appendix C: Application Compatibility Guide
This appendix will explain how to configure specific applications that may require manual configuration to work with PulseAudio.

OSS applications: You need to launch the application using the "padsp" wrapper. For more information, see "man padsp".
Skype: Open Skype's Options, then go to Sound Devices. You need to set "Sound Out" and "Ringing" to the "pulse" device, and set "Sound In" to the hardware definition of your microphone. For example, my laptop's microphone is defined as "plughw:I82801DBICH4,0".
WINE: Open the Wine Configuration application ("winecfg"). On the Audio tab, choose the ALSA driver, and leave everything else to default. If your sound stutters, choose the OSS driver instead, and use the "padsp" wrapper to launch the wine executable (via the terminal, or edit your shortcuts).
Audacity (updated 11/12): From the PerfectSetup (http://www.pulseaudio.org/wiki/PerfectSetup) page:

Everything else: refer to the Third Party Applications section of the upstream PerfectSetup (http://www.pulseaudio.org/wiki/PerfectSetup#ThirdPartyApplications) wiki page.

Note: Many of the instructions on the PerfectSetup page are either outdated, too distro-agnostic to work on Ubuntu, or have been obsoleted by the fixes in this guide. You should ignore the advice for: ALSA applications, Flash, ESOUND, GNOME, GStreamer Applications, SDL, and Skype.

Appendix D: System-Wide Equalizer
In this section, we will configure PulseAudio to use equalized output, which is especially useful for laptops speakers which have very poor frequency response. If your sound is "tinny" or distorted at high ranges, then this will most likely enhance the quality of your audio.

Warning 1: Do not attempt to set up the equalizer until you have followed the other parts of this guide and verified that PulseAudio works correctly using "unmodified" output.
Warning 2: The equalizer may not work on 64 bit systems, as extra 32-bit libraries could be required. If it doesn't work, simply revert the changes you made.

1. Install the required LADSPA plugins and tools:
$ sudo apt-get install swh-plugins ladspa-sdk

2. Edit ~/.asoundrc:
$ gedit ~/.asoundrc

Append the following text to the bottom of this file and save:

pcm.equalized {
type plug
slave.pcm "equalizer";
}

pcm.equalizer {
type ladspa

# The output from the EQ can either go direct to a hardware device
# (if you have a hardware mixer, e.g. SBLive/Audigy) or it can go
# to the software mixer shown here.
slave.pcm "plughw"
#slave.pcm "plug:dmix"

# Sometimes you may need to specify the path to the plugins,
# especially if you've just installed them. Once you've logged
# out/restarted this shouldn't be necessary, but if you get errors
# about being unable to find plugins, try uncommenting this.
path "/usr/lib/ladspa"

plugins [
{
label mbeq
id 1197
input {
#this setting is here by example, edit to your own taste
#bands: 50hz, 100hz, 156hz, 220hz, 311hz, 440hz, 622hz, 880hz,
# 1250hz, 1750hz, 25000hz, 50000hz, 10000hz, 20000hz
#range: -70 to 30
controls [ -1 -1 -1 -1 -5 -10 -20 -17 -12 -7 -6 -5 -5 0 0 ]
}
}
]
}

Note 1: If you are on Intrepid, this file will not exist - that's ok. Simply paste into the new file and save normally.
Note 2: If you have multiple sound cards, the section of this text marked in blue may need to be modified slightly. If you have problems, ask in the thread.

3. Edit /etc/pulse/default.pa:$ gksudo gedit /etc/pulse/default.pa

Find the following line marked in blue:
### Load audio drivers statically (it's probably better to not load
### these drivers manually, but instead use module-hal-detect --
### see below -- for doing this automatically)
#load-module module-alsa-sink
#load-module module-alsa-source device=hw:1,0
#load-module module-oss device="/dev/dsp" sink_name=output source_name=input

Change the line in blue to the following, and save:load-module module-alsa-sink device=equalized
Note: Be sure to also remove the comment (#) at the beginning of the line.

4. Log out & back in for changes to take effect!

That's all folks!

Changelog
Any notable changes to the guide will be mentioned here.
v4.0 - 13/11/08 - Complete re-write. Completely reorganized; Hardy & Intrepid guides merged. Yes, I know it's ridiculously long :P
v4.1 - 16/11/08 - Corrected some errors in the equalizer section, re-arranged guide to avoid problems with enabling ALSA plugins. Hardy users who followed the earlier revision of this guide: please run "asoundconf set-pulseaudio" to resolve any issues.
v4.2 - 23/11/08 - Added a step in Part C; due to a bug in Intrepid, users should verify their PCM volume is not muted.
v4.3 - 11/12/08 - Added a small note for OSSv4 users & information regarding PulseAudio-compatible Audacity packages available for testing.
v4.4 - 06/01/09 - Fixed typo in Skype configuration section.

The only problem I had was the the Pulseaudio applet/Volume Control - it disappears in a flik and I can not do anything with it. The end is that it did not worked for my Hardy. The problem started 4 month after I installed Hardy.
Adding: # Your distribution version and architecture (e.g. Hardy Heron i386, Intrepid Ibex amd64, etc.).

# A listing of your sound devices:
Code:

$ aplay -l

# The verbose output from pulseaudio on your system:
Code:

$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv

Made it, I enjoy my music and the Ubuntu community.

[GepettoBR]

And your purpose in fully quoting the OP was...?

[Clancy_s]

I find that odd. I'm also on Intrepid x64 with onboard Intel High-Definition Audio and have done all the listed steps, yet my Firefox seems to be bypassing PulseAudio altogether..

The sample size isn't big enough to know whether I'm the exception or you are, but there hasn't been a great deal of complaining about it in the 64 bit forum so I suspect it's working for most people.

I'm no gun - sound was working before I ran the fixes, albeit a bit on the soft side, and all I did was run the fixes as listed. I haven't bothered with the equaliser since I mostly use headphones.

[GepettoBR]

I suppose I'll do it over when I have the time, then. Thanks for the heads-up.

[2010student]

Hi, I have tried to fix my audio, but now nothing plays sound.

green@green-laptop:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: STAC92xx Analog [STAC92xx Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0


I've tried a lot of guides, but my system thinks it is playing audio..but nothing comes out. Thanks

[GepettoBR]

Has anyone gotten Firefox to work with this? Mine is still randomly working or mute and doesn't ever get listed in Volume Control.


Edit: I forgot to mention, but running Firefox with padsp doesn't work either.

Yes, after running sections A & C FF 3.0.6 works fine and is listed properly in Volume Control. As are VLC, Totem, Gnome MPlayer, Rhythmbox and Aviedemux which are all the sounds apps I use.

Since I installed 7.10 volume on my system has been only just loud enough, now it's much more than I need - I can finally move the volume control off max.

Intrepid 64 bit, all updates installed, Sound chip HDA Intel ALC268

I find that odd. I'm also on Intrepid x64 with onboard Intel High-Definition Audio and have done all the listed steps, yet my Firefox seems to be bypassing PulseAudio altogether..

I attempted to fix this problem by repeating steps A and C, and now the PulseAudio daemon refuses to start.

paulo@Thanatos:~$ pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
ALSA lib pcm.c:2202:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM equalized
E: alsa-util.c: Error opening PCM device equalized: No such file or directory
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-alsa-sink" (argument: "device=equalized"): initialization failed.
E: main.c: Module load failed.
E: main.c: Failed to initialize daemon.
I: main.c: Daemon terminated.

Thanks in advance for any help.

EDIT: Adding myself to the pulse-rt group fixed the very first warning, but the daemon still won't start.
EDIT2: aplay -l still identifies my card correctly: paulo@Thanatos:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC883 Analog [ALC883 Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 1: ALC883 Digital [ALC883 Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0


EDIT3: I got the daemon to start by commenting out this line in /etc/pulse/default.pa (which looked suspiciously identical to the error message in pulseaudio):
#load-module module-alsa-sink device=equalized
Now I have sound again. It's lower than before. Firefox finally behaves like a normal application.

Can anyone please explain just what I did by commenting out that line?

[GepettoBR]

It appears that I have celebrated too soon. I only get the right channel, left is mute. What do I do now?

[shabs]

This fixed my problem where the sound on firefox and rhythmbox would not play together. Many thanks :)

[kjano]

hi,

since some days may sound does not work anymore, the only messages i get are the followings:

pulseaudio[7108]: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
pulseaudio[7110]: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
pulseaudio[7110]: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
pulseaudio[7110]: module-x11-xsmp.c: X11 session manager not running.
pulseaudio[7110]: module.c: Failed to load module "module-x11-xsmp" (argument: ""): initialization failed.

i read the tutorial in this thread and followed it, but this does not solve my problems. i have also added may account to the pulse groups (see http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=5956390) and deactivated the the visual assistance (http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-975501.html) -- still no sound. any ideas?

I am running 8.10 64bit on a macbook pro 3.1.

[billybag]

i was having some flash problems in which sometimes flash wouldnt appear until restar of firefox or the flash simply would not play. So looking for a fix i noticed that FLASHPLUGIN-INSTALLER was marked for an upgrade so i upgraded it

flash works great now.... but i no longer have sound. Any advice?

[Grone1985]

Hi,
I am using Hardy on a HP nx6120 with an Intel ICH6 (yeah... kinda old school ;)) and trying to fix my audio I created a mess and now I want to restore the original configuration... How can I do that? I remember this thread used to have that somewhere but I can't find it. Thanks a lot!

[bzkd]

Hi All !

OK! My Intrepid Ibex has now sound equalized !
But the volume is lower, very lower, than before the equalized effect.

So, what can I do to try to get a louder volume like when I start my Acer laptop under Windows (under which sound is perfectly nice and loud) ?

Any help ?

[my config: Acer Aspire 9920G Laptop 4GB RAM - 20in. screen laptop with 1 subwoofer, 5 HP, Intel audio integrated with Dolby Digital - Ubuntu 8.10 Fresh install]

PLEASE - IF SOMEONE KNOWS:
Is there any way to tune the ~/.asoundrc file to get the sound amplified while getting it equalized ?

[billybag]

So is their incompatability issues with this flash upgrade or what? i am still having probels since upgrading FLASH-PLUGIN INSTALLER and apparently others are too

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1038658&page=2

edit: I do notice that in pulse audio volume manager, the flash volume display goes in an out quickly. It displays it for like a millisecond and disappears over and over

[billybag]

Fixed it. I had to manually DL the tar.gz from the adobe site and then drag to libflashplayer.so file into my /home/NAME/.mozilla/plugins directory.

[pyronix]

I tried to follow your instructions but it seems that I still can't get sound to work. I'm using Intrepid Ibex AMD64

**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: SB [HDA ATI SB], device 0: ALC268 Analog [ALC268 Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: SB [HDA ATI SB], device 1: ALC268 Digital [ALC268 Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: SB [HDA ATI SB], device 6: Si3054 Modem [Si3054 Modem]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

Hopefully someone can help me I'm getting desperate

[sevesteen]

On my system (Intrepid Ibex, clean install), Pulseaudio works for a while--Usually a day or so. It eventually dies. Killing and restarting it restarts sound, but I have to restart Firefox to get Flash to work again.

Upgrading from Hardy to Intrepid had similar issues, but quicker.

Original install of Hardy had no sound problems at all.

What should I be looking at next time it dies on me?

[Rafay]

I updated my Ubuntu 8.04 to 8.10 today and restored my backup
i had a few videos in 3gp and they were playing but without any sound..
the mp3 files were playing with sound
then went to youtube and tried to play a video.. but no sound
Same was the case with Bluetooth stack of my laptop
was seriously considering to go back to Ubuntu 8.04 and then came across your article
Works wonderfully now... thanks man..
highly recommended

[michiel33]

I am running Ubuntu Hardy Heron on a Lenovo Thinkpad T61 laptop. I followed the above directions but I cannot start pulseaudio without serious looking errors. This is my output, first short then long:

michiel@michiel-laptop:~$ pulseaudio
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0

michiel@michiel-laptop:~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 896 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 896 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_hw_specific_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': failure
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-combine' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: sink.c: Created sink 1 "combined" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 2 "combined.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=1, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=4, minreq=4
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'trivial'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: sink-input.c: Created input 0 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:0 (AD198x Analog) via DMA" on alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 with sample spec s16le 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
I: module-combine.c: Master sink is now 'alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'
D: module-combine.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+27
I: module.c: Loaded "module-combine" (index: #4; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module-volume-restore.c: starting with empty ruleset.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: No previous default sink setting, ignoring.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: No previous default source setting, ignoring.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined idle for too long, suspending ...
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
I: sink-input.c: Freeing output 0 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:0 (AD198x Analog) via DMA"
I: module-combine.c: No master selected, lacking suitable outputs.
I: module-combine.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: main.c: Got signal SIGINT.
I: main.c: Exiting.
I: main.c: Daemon shutdown initiated.
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
I: module-combine.c: Unconfiguring sink: alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No sink inputs to move away.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0"
I: source.c: Freeing source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-source" (index: #1).
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread shutting down
I: source.c: Freeing source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_284b_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-hal-detect" (index: #2).
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus.Local, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus/Local, member=Disconnected
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #3).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #3).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-combine" (index: #4).
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No sink inputs to move away.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-combine.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 1 "combined"
I: source.c: Freeing source 2 "combined.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-combine" (index: #4).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-gconf" (index: #5).
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #4
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-gconf" (index: #5).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-volume-restore" (index: #6).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-x11-publish" (index: #10).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10).
I: main.c: Daemon terminated.

[ProNux]

Just carefully followed the steps on my Acer Hardy Heron. Whoa!! GREAT!
The equalizer stuff is really nice!:guitar::guitar::guitar:

[rdnk]

For the record, I think Pulseaudio is a great enhancement to Linux audio. Now, I recently installed Hardy Heron, and had to struggle a while to get it output sound through my chipset's (HDA Intel) S/PDIF, but eventually found it out by following this quide, and reading from some other thread, that you have to manually add the device to /etc/pulse/default.pa:
# intel hda digital audio
load-module module-alsa-sink device=hw:1,1
As you can see, I have two sound cards, so chipset lists as second card, and digital is the second channel. So device is hw:1,1.

Now the last problem I have, is that VMware sound stutters quite a bit. I managed to put virtual machines' sound through Pulseaudio OSS wrapper by following this guide: http://communities.vmware.com/thread/163605. At the end of the guide he suggests trying out different values for default fragments. However, dispite of trying different combinations, I've not had much success with the problem. So I'm asking, has anyone figured out appropriate values with hardware similar to mine?

Btw, I don't think, that adjusting these values is something, that end user should have to do. Are problems with VMware already fixed in recent PA releases?

[pfc]

Hi all,

i am experiencing the well known Firefox bug, it's closing randomly when playing flash websites...

- Firefox is running on a VMware Virtual Machine with Ubuntu 8.04 LTS
- I tryed to follow this guide here (topic start) but since i have no soundcard in my virtual machine implemented, i can not open the audio control etc. i can not add a soundcard to my VM because i am using VMware ESXi. This means i have no chance to complete the mentioned guide.
- I did a upgrade to 8.10, but i am experiencing the same Firefox problem

Please, what can i do in order to have a stabil Firefox that can play FLASH?

Which Ubuntu Version has NOT this bug that have cost me some much stress so far?

thx a lot in advance

[ProNux]

Hi all,

i am experiencing the well known Firefox bug, it's closing randomly when playing flash websites...

- Firefox is running on a VMware Virtual Machine with Ubuntu 8.04 LTS
- I tryed to follow this guide here (topic start) but since i have no soundcard in my virtual machine implemented, i can not open the audio control etc. i can not add a soundcard to my VM because i am using VMware ESXi. This means i have no chance to complete the mentioned guide.
- I did a upgrade to 8.10, but i am experiencing the same Firefox problem

Please, what can i do in order to have a stabil Firefox that can play FLASH?

Which Ubuntu Version has NOT this bug that have cost me some much stress so far?

thx a lot in advance

I have Ubuntu 8.04 LTS too, but on a separate partition (not virtual). It works well. Might be related to your vmware, not really sure.

[pfc]

i'm afraid it has nothing to do with VM...?
I have the same problem with 8.04 on native hardware on a DELL box...

Can someone please clearify for me:
Do currently millions of Ubuntu 8.04 / 8.10 users experience, that FF crashes when watching youtube, or not?

and more:
Does downgrading Firefox from version 3 to version 2 fix the problem in 8.04 / 8.10 also?

[deepclutch]

Do currently millions of Ubuntu 8.04 / 8.10 users experience, that FF crashes when watching youtube, or not?
Definitely Not.I am on pulse audio with flashplayer 10 64-bit beta.It all works. :D

[vipultorak]

hello,

i'm using ubuntu 8.10 on an emacine e520 laptop, and having trouble getting the mic input to work with skype. everything else seems ok, just the mic wont work in skype.

ran thru the instructions part A and C,

weird thing: volume control will only come up if i call it from the terminal, it will not work when launched from applications/sound&video/

when i do get volume control going, skype appears under playback properly, but not under recording tab.



**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC268 Analog [ALC268 Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv yields:

I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_4
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_293e_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.Hal.Device, path=/org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_power_supply_battery_BAT0, member=PropertyModified



any help would be greatly appriciated :)

[Milos_SD]

Hi all. I installed pulseaudio 0.9.14 from this ppa:
https://launchpad.net/~mieszkoslusarczyk/+archive/ppa

And now, my equalized setup doesn't work. PulseAudio deamon doens't start. Here is a part of log that says what goes wrong:


pulseaudio[3094]: alsa-util.c: Failed to set hardware parameters on plug:equalized: No such file or directory
pulseaudio[3094]: module.c: Failed to load module "module-alsa-sink" (argument: "device=equalized"): initialization failed.
pulseaudio[3094]: main.c: Module load failed.
pulseaudio[3094]: main.c: Failed to initialize daemon.


If I comment out this: load-module module-alsa-sink device=equalized sound is working, but w/o equalized output.
Is there a way to fix this?

[jwmislan]

Hi all. I installed pulseaudio 0.9.14 from this ppa:
https://launchpad.net/~mieszkoslusarczyk/+archive/ppa (https://launchpad.net/%7Emieszkoslusarczyk/+archive/ppa)

And now, my equalized setup doesn't work. PulseAudio deamon doens't start. Here is a part of log that says what goes wrong:


pulseaudio[3094]: alsa-util.c: Failed to set hardware parameters on plug:equalized: No such file or directory
pulseaudio[3094]: module.c: Failed to load module "module-alsa-sink" (argument: "device=equalized"): initialization failed.
pulseaudio[3094]: main.c: Module load failed.
pulseaudio[3094]: main.c: Failed to initialize daemon.
If I comment out this: load-module module-alsa-sink device=equalized sound is working, but w/o equalized output.
Is there a way to fix this?

Hey Milos
I'm just guessing but -
Did you update your ladspa package when you upgraded alsa & pulse versions ??

You have both, .default.pa, and .asoundrc in your home directory? so that reinstalls don't effect your modifications.
For some reason ' alsa-util.c fails to set hardware parms to plug:equalized '
like it doesn't understand - or can't find something.

Maybe do some similiar checks like these - process of elimination - will isolate the problem. & keep track of what you do for future help post/s.

Jwm

[Milos_SD]

default.pa is in /etc/pulse/ and I use asound.conf in /etc/ folder for EQ settings. Maybe I editied asound.conf and messed it up, but I can't remember. That day when I downgraded all packages I upgraded, it didn't worked too. I was trying all day to get it to work, and late at night I found what was the problem - somehow this line in asound.conf:

pcm.equalizer {
type ladspa

was

pcm.equalized {
type ladspa


Maybe that was the problem with upgraded packages too, I don't know. I'll try to upgrade again these days.

I didn't upgraded ladspa package.

[jwmislan]

default.pa is in /etc/pulse/ and I use asound.conf in /etc/ folder for EQ settings. Maybe I editied asound.conf and messed it up, but I can't remember. That day when I downgraded all packages I upgraded, it didn't worked too. I was trying all day to get it to work, and late at night I found what was the problem - somehow this line in asound.conf:

pcm.equalizer {
type ladspa
was

pcm.equalized {
type ladspa
Maybe that was the problem with upgraded packages too, I don't know. I'll try to upgrade again these days.

I didn't upgraded ladspa package.

default.pa from /etc/pulse folder - would be best if you have your own in your home folder like the instructions page 1 - equalizer section suggests.

also I would always keep my own .asoundrc for any personal preferences/config-modifications in my home folder that over-rides the /etc/alsa.conf file.
Notice the names are different /etc/asound.conf and your /home/user version - .asoundrc - with the dot that means its a hidden file.

You need to - make sure to set your nautilus file-browser view, to show hidden files so you can see them.

Now go back to page 1 of this tutoral - the quualizer section, to be sure you have the code spelled out corectly in you own /home/Milos~$ .asoundrc file.

you can copy the /etc/pulse/default.pa to your home directioy too.

like this, open a terminal, I like xterm so -
xterm
cp /etc/pulse/default.pa /home/YourName~$ .default.pa

Also the /etc/alsa.conf that you edited
xterm
cp /etc/alsa.conf /home/YourName~$ .asoundrc

You may want to comment out the changes you made to the /etc/alsa.conf
so it doesn't conflict with your personal home version.
You could also delete it.
sudo rm /etc/alsa.conf
You should really go over the instructions in this tutoral the entire page 1 as a good guidline.

PS.
because configuration files in your home directory are customarily, in linux, supposed to have the dot before them to make them hidden - private/personal - config files

hope this is of some help for you

Jwm

[PlatoDan]

Hey, I've been looking around the forums trying to find a solution to this problem for a while now, but I can't seem to find anything.

Basically everything starts out shiny on my build. No problems whatsoever... My issue pops up after about a day of uptime, when audio begins to not work when I open a new program. (But if I have firefox or something up the whole time it keeps working.)

This has been happening for a while and I found somewhere a fix is to end the pulse process... It does cause sound to come back in programs that were not working, but it leaves some problems of its own.

If I do this, Firefox's audio (Most seemingly related to flash) stops working properly after a while. All flash videos will not play well, they will be garbled and the sound will skip consistently. (So bad you can't even understand it.) Often it will just stop trying three seconds into the playback. The way to fix this is that I just need to restart firefox... Then it works again for a few hours and the problem repeats.

Is there anything I can do to either fix pulse audio completely so I don't need to kill it or at least something that will make Firefox function better?

Thanks! :)

[Jenga-kun]

Hi, I'm using Intrepid Ibex amd64

I followed the directions in the first post and I get possiblity C
The application does not play audio and does list an entry in the Playback tab;
- the application is using PulseAudio but there is a problem, such as: a bug in PulseAudio, a problem with your ALSA kernel module or libraries, or your PCM/Master volume is muted.

Weird thing is that when I log out of ubuntu I can hear a sound effect, but when I log back in I have no sound.

Anyway here is what I get when I enter aplay -l
james@james-desktop:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: Audigy2 [Audigy 2 Platinum [SB0240P]], device 0: emu10k1 [ADC Capture/Standard PCM Playback]
Subdevices: 32/32
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Subdevice #1: subdevice #1
Subdevice #2: subdevice #2
Subdevice #3: subdevice #3
Subdevice #4: subdevice #4
Subdevice #5: subdevice #5
Subdevice #6: subdevice #6
Subdevice #7: subdevice #7
Subdevice #8: subdevice #8
Subdevice #9: subdevice #9
Subdevice #10: subdevice #10
Subdevice #11: subdevice #11
Subdevice #12: subdevice #12
Subdevice #13: subdevice #13
Subdevice #14: subdevice #14
Subdevice #15: subdevice #15
Subdevice #16: subdevice #16
Subdevice #17: subdevice #17
Subdevice #18: subdevice #18
Subdevice #19: subdevice #19
Subdevice #20: subdevice #20
Subdevice #21: subdevice #21
Subdevice #22: subdevice #22
Subdevice #23: subdevice #23
Subdevice #24: subdevice #24
Subdevice #25: subdevice #25
Subdevice #26: subdevice #26
Subdevice #27: subdevice #27
Subdevice #28: subdevice #28
Subdevice #29: subdevice #29
Subdevice #30: subdevice #30
Subdevice #31: subdevice #31
card 0: Audigy2 [Audigy 2 Platinum [SB0240P]], device 2: emu10k1 efx [Multichannel Capture/PT Playback]
Subdevices: 8/8
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Subdevice #1: subdevice #1
Subdevice #2: subdevice #2
Subdevice #3: subdevice #3
Subdevice #4: subdevice #4
Subdevice #5: subdevice #5
Subdevice #6: subdevice #6
Subdevice #7: subdevice #7
card 0: Audigy2 [Audigy 2 Platinum [SB0240P]], device 3: emu10k1 [Multichannel Playback]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: Audigy2 [Audigy 2 Platinum [SB0240P]], device 4: p16v [p16v]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: M5461 [HDA ULI M5461], device 0: ALC880 Analog [ALC880 Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: M5461 [HDA ULI M5461], device 1: ALC880 Digital [ALC880 Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0


BTW the sound card I'm trying to use is and Sound Blaster Audigy 2 (I don't know why it says Audigy 2 Platinum). The other sound card listed is my old onboard soundcard that I already disabled.

Here's what I get when I enter pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
james@james-desktop:~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_4
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_4
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_3
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa _playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 1 "alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_ 0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 2 "alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_ 0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1764 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+27
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #2; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa _playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_als a_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
ALSA lib setup.c:96:(snd_sctl_install) Cannot lock ctl elem
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device front:0 refused our hw parameters: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround40:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround40:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround41:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround41:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround50:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround50:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround51:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround51:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround71:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround71:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying hw:0 as last resort...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device hw:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Cannot find mixer control "Capture".
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Mic".
I: source.c: Created source 3 "alsa_input.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 2 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks separate volumes control for channel 'front-right', falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+26
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #3; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_als a_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_3
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_hw_specific_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_hw_specific_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 4 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #9; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #10; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_ 0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_ 0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #11; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #12; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_ 0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_ 0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_10b9_5461_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...


Someone please help me. If it'll help at all the sound card worked on my last install of Intrepid. Right now I've installed a new hard drive with a fresh install of Intrepid and now the sound doesn't work. I switched back to my old hard drive and guess what, the sound works so I have no idea what's wrong.

[nureinnarr]

Hello,

i followed the guide on my hardy heron and now things are broken:

- Firefox crashes when playing flash videos
- audio playback with amarok gets interrupted regulary
- $ alsamixer gives just one master volume meter, there have been a lot more bevore i walked throught the guide

To cut a long story short. What do i have to do if i want to roll back my system to the state it was before?

Best regards,
Alex

[tracyandskye]

I followed the guide to create the equalizer and everything seemed to go fine but I don't know if it worked. The guide just said "That's It!"

Well I don't know where it is or how to open it. I looked in all of the expected places but don't see it. Where is it supposed to be? How do you open it?

Thanks!

[ashwinipn]

Hi psyke83,
I have followed your approach to solve the problem. In fact, only one problem I experienced before, i.e., gizmo project software does not recognize sound device when firefox or rhythmbox is open. The same happens now also.... although I saw one of the alsa drivers getting replaced with alsa-pulseaudio.... I tried opening the gizmo project through padsp wrapper without success. Here are the messages after command given:

akp@akp-pc64:~$ padsp -s -n gizmo project
Gtk-Message: Failed to load module "gail": /usr/lib/gtk-2.0/modules/libgail.so: wrong ELF class: ELFCLASS64
Gtk-Message: Failed to load module "atk-bridge": /usr/lib/gtk-2.0/modules/libatk-bridge.so: wrong ELF class: ELFCLASS64
Gtk-Message: Failed to load module "gail": /usr/lib/gtk-2.0/modules/libgail.so: wrong ELF class: ELFCLASS64
Gtk-Message: Failed to load module "atk-bridge": /usr/lib/gtk-2.0/modules/libatk-bridge.so: wrong ELF class: ELFCLASS64
/usr/lib/gio/modules/libgioremote-volume-monitor.so: wrong ELF class: ELFCLASS64
Failed to load module: /usr/lib/gio/modules/libgioremote-volume-monitor.so
/usr/lib/gio/modules/libgvfsdbus.so: wrong ELF class: ELFCLASS64
Failed to load module: /usr/lib/gio/modules/libgvfsdbus.so
/usr/lib/gio/modules/libgiogconf.so: wrong ELF class: ELFCLASS64
Failed to load module: /usr/lib/gio/modules/libgiogconf.so

Secong issue, the situation/result of Appendix A (A), in the volume control of pulse, does not appear with some of the program like skype, wengophone, rhythmbox etc. but these work fine (as described by you). Whereas VLC does show there. What to do about those in case they create conflict because of using sound device directly (as explained by you in the article).

Apart from these I have not experienced any other problem as yet.... Please advise.

regards,

Ashwini

[unclebeer]

*****
Audigy Analog/Digital Output Jack checkbox was checked - apparently that was a problem. So now I have sound. Amarok doesn't play anything, but I imagine that's another problem entirely.
*****

I am running a newly installed 8.10 with no sound.
All my audio worked before I switched over from Etch.
First I made added myself to the audio group. Before I found this guide I also installed a handful of alsa packages that were not installed with the base system, and attempted to run alsaconf, which wasn't found.
I followed this guide and here are the results:


Ubuntu 8.10 on i586

aplay -l:

dook@W0BST:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
I: client.c: Created 7 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: client.c: Freed 7 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
card 0: Audigy [Audigy 1 [SB0090]], device 0: emu10k1 [ADC Capture/Standard PCM Playback]
Subdevices: 32/32
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Subdevice #1: subdevice #1
Subdevice #2: subdevice #2
Subdevice #3: subdevice #3
Subdevice #4: subdevice #4
Subdevice #5: subdevice #5
Subdevice #6: subdevice #6
Subdevice #7: subdevice #7
Subdevice #8: subdevice #8
Subdevice #9: subdevice #9
Subdevice #10: subdevice #10
Subdevice #11: subdevice #11
Subdevice #12: subdevice #12
Subdevice #13: subdevice #13
Subdevice #14: subdevice #14
Subdevice #15: subdevice #15
Subdevice #16: subdevice #16
Subdevice #17: subdevice #17
Subdevice #18: subdevice #18
Subdevice #19: subdevice #19
Subdevice #20: subdevice #20
Subdevice #21: subdevice #21
Subdevice #22: subdevice #22
Subdevice #23: subdevice #23
Subdevice #24: subdevice #24
Subdevice #25: subdevice #25
Subdevice #26: subdevice #26
Subdevice #27: subdevice #27
Subdevice #28: subdevice #28
Subdevice #29: subdevice #29
Subdevice #30: subdevice #30
Subdevice #31: subdevice #31
card 0: Audigy [Audigy 1 [SB0090]], device 2: emu10k1 efx [Multichannel Capture/PT Playback]
Subdevices: 8/8
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
Subdevice #1: subdevice #1
Subdevice #2: subdevice #2
Subdevice #3: subdevice #3
Subdevice #4: subdevice #4
Subdevice #5: subdevice #5
Subdevice #6: subdevice #6
Subdevice #7: subdevice #7
card 0: Audigy [Audigy 1 [SB0090]], device 3: emu10k1 [Multichannel Playback]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
dook@W0BST:~$


$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv



dook@W0BST:~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv &
[1] 6637
dook@W0BST:~$ I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: We're in the group 'pulse-rt', allowing real-time and high-priority scheduling.
I: core-util.c: Successfully gained nice level -11.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_3
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa _playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_ 0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_ 0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa _playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_als a_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
ALSA lib setup.c:96:(snd_sctl_install) Cannot lock ctl elem
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device front:0 refused our hw parameters: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround40:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround40:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround41:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround41:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround50:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround50:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround51:0...
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround51:0: Device or resource busy
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround71:0...
ALSA lib conf.c:3952:(snd_config_expand) Unknown parameters 0
ALSA lib pcm.c:2196:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM surround71:0
I: alsa-util.c: Couldn't open PCM device surround71:0: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying hw:0 as last resort...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device hw:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Cannot find mixer control "Capture".
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Mic".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 2 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_als a_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_3
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_midi_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_hw_specific_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_hw_specific_0
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback _0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_0 '.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_ 0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_ 0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_ 0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1102_4_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_ 0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
dook@W0BST:~$



C: The application does not play audio and does list an entry in the Playback tab;
D: The application does not play audio and does not list an entry in the Playback tab;


I get results C & D, depending on what application I am trying to use.

I have checked and main & pcm are NOT muted anywhere that I can tell.

Little help?
Thanks

[ashwinipn]

Hi,
Here is the output as you suggested:

akp@akp-pc64:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: SB [HDA ATI SB], device 0: ALC883 Analog [ALC883 Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: SB [HDA ATI SB], device 1: ALC883 Digital [ALC883 Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: HDMI [HDA ATI HDMI], device 3: ATI HDMI [ATI HDMI]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 2: Headset [BT Headset], device 0: Bluetooth SCO PCM [BT SCO PCM]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0


And here is the second one:

akp@akp-pc64:~$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: We're in the group 'pulse-rt', allowing real-time and high-priority scheduling.
I: core-util.c: Successfully gained nice level -11.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1002_960f_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_3
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1002_960f_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-null-sink' with args 'sink_name=rtp format=s16be channels=2 rate=44100 description="RTP Multicast Sink"' due to GConf configuration.
I: sink.c: Created sink 1 "rtp" with sample spec "s16be 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 2 "rtp.monitor" with sample spec "s16be 2ch 44100Hz"
D: module-null-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+27
I: module.c: Loaded "module-null-sink" (index: #5; argument: "sink_name=rtp format=s16be channels=2 rate=44100 description="RTP Multicast Sink"").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-rtp-send' with args 'source=rtp.monitor loop=0' due to GConf configuration.
I: source-output.c: Created output 0 "RTP Monitor Stream" on rtp.monitor with sample spec s16be 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=1, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=4, minreq=4
I: module-rtp-send.c: RTP stream initialized with mtu 1280 on 224.0.0.56:46968, SSRC=0x3a1874ae, payload=10, initial sequence #1230
I: module-rtp-send.c: SDP-Data:
I: module-rtp-send.c: v=0
I: module-rtp-send.c: o=akp 3444935526 0 IN IP4 192.168.1.101
I: module-rtp-send.c: s=PulseAudio RTP Stream on akp-pc64
I: module-rtp-send.c: c=IN IP4 224.0.0.56
I: module-rtp-send.c: t=3444935526 0
I: module-rtp-send.c: a=recvonly
I: module-rtp-send.c: m=audio 46968 RTP/AVP 10
I: module-rtp-send.c: a=rtpmap:10 L16/44100/2
I: module-rtp-send.c: a=type:broadcast
I: module-rtp-send.c: EOF
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rtp-send" (index: #6; argument: "source=rtp.monitor loop=0").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-combine' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: sink.c: Created sink 2 "combined" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 3 "combined.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
D: memblockq.c: memblockq requested: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=1, minreq=0
D: memblockq.c: memblockq sanitized: maxlength=174080, tlength=174080, base=4, prebuf=4, minreq=4
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'trivial'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
I: sink-input.c: Created input 0 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:0 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA" on alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 with sample spec s16le 2ch 44100Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
I: module-combine.c: Master sink is now 'alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'
D: module-combine.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+26
I: module.c: Loaded "module-combine" (index: #7; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-rtp-recv' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rtp-recv" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-native-protocol-tcp' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: protocol-native.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: protocol-native.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-tcp" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-esound-protocol-tcp' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-tcp" (index: #10; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-zeroconf-publish' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Publishing services in Zeroconf
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for akp@akp-pc64: ALSA PCM on front:0 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for akp@akp-pc64: RTP Multicast Sink.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for akp@akp-pc64: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on front:0 (ALC88.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for akp@akp-pc64: ALSA PCM on front:0 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-zeroconf-publish" (index: #11; argument: "").
D: module-gconf.c: Loading module 'module-zeroconf-discover' with args '' due to GConf configuration.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-zeroconf-discover" (index: #12; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #13; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #14; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #15; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #16; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #17; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #18; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service akp@akp-pc64: ALSA PCM on front:0 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service akp@akp-pc64: RTP Multicast Sink.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service akp@akp-pc64: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on front:0 (ALC88.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established service akp@akp-pc64: ALSA PCM on front:0 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
I: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully established main service.
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink combined idle for too long, suspending ...
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
I: sink-input.c: Freeing output 0 "Simultaneous output on ALSA PCM on front:0 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA"
I: module-combine.c: No master selected, lacking suitable outputs.
I: module-combine.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink rtp idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
D: module-rtp-recv.c: Checking for dead streams ...
^CI: main.c: Got signal SIGINT.
I: main.c: Exiting.
I: main.c: Daemon shutdown initiated.
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
I: module-combine.c: Unconfiguring sink: alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Successfully created entry group for akp@akp-pc64: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on front:0 (ALC88.
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for akp@akp-pc64: ALSA PCM on front:0 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No sink inputs to move away.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0"
I: source.c: Freeing source 0 "alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-source" (index: #1).
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for akp@akp-pc64: ALSA PCM on front:0 (ALC883 Analog) via DMA.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread shutting down
I: source.c: Freeing source 1 "alsa_input.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-hal-detect" (index: #2).
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus.Local, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus/Local, member=Disconnected
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-null-sink" (index: #5).
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for akp@akp-pc64: RTP Multicast Sink.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No sink inputs to move away.
I: resampler.c: Forcing resampler 'copy', because of fixed, identical sample rates.
I: resampler.c: Using resampler 'copy'
I: resampler.c: Using s16le as working format.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes busy.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source rtp.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source rtp.monitor becomes idle.
D: source-output.c: Successfully moved source output 0 from rtp.monitor to combined.monitor.
I: module-rescue-streams.c: Sucessfully moved source output 0 "RTP Monitor Stream" to combined.monitor.
D: module-null-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 1 "rtp"
I: source.c: Freeing source 2 "rtp.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-null-sink" (index: #5).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-rtp-send" (index: #6).
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source combined.monitor becomes idle.
I: source-output.c: Freeing output 0 "RTP Monitor Stream"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-rtp-send" (index: #6).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-combine" (index: #7).
D: module-zeroconf-publish.c: Removing entry group for akp@akp-pc64: Simultaneous output to ALSA PCM on front:0 (ALC88.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No sink inputs to move away.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-combine.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 2 "combined"
I: source.c: Freeing source 3 "combined.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-combine" (index: #7).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-rtp-recv" (index: #8).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-rtp-recv" (index: #8).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-native-protocol-tcp" (index: #9).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-native-protocol-tcp" (index: #9).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-esound-protocol-tcp" (index: #10).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-esound-protocol-tcp" (index: #10).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-zeroconf-publish" (index: #11).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-zeroconf-publish" (index: #11).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-zeroconf-discover" (index: #12).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-zeroconf-discover" (index: #12).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-gconf" (index: #13).
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #12
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #9
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #10
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #11
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #8
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #7
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #5
D: module-gconf.c: Unloading module #6
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-gconf" (index: #13).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-volume-restore" (index: #14).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #14).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-default-device-restore" (index: #15).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #15).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-rescue-streams" (index: #16).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #16).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #17).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #17).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-x11-publish" (index: #18).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #18).
I: main.c: Daemon terminated.


Please have a look at these and decipher what needs to be done.... Thank you very much in advance....
My results are either A for some applications (correct), or B (application works fine but not listed in the playback list of "Volume control". The third one is gizmo project that does not start when firefox is open.... or vice versa... However, works fine in isolation....

Ps: I have Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex 64 bit.

Regards,

Ashwini

Edit: after padsp gizmo project command, playback seems to work but microphone gives only noise and no recording/echo sound...

[gsf_atx]

Hello. I already posted a detailed description of my issues, http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1084436

Here is the output requested, I'd like to make sure there's no obvious errors in my setup, regarding the warnings when starting pulse.


gsf@htpc:~$ pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: We're in the group 'pulse-rt', allowing real-time and high-priority scheduling.
I: core-util.c: Successfully gained nice level -11.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_capture_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround51:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device surround51:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL surround51:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer surround51:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 6ch 48000Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 6ch 48000Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 5760 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: ALSA device lacks independant volume controls for each channel, falling back to software volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround51:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround51:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround71:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround71:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround50:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround50:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround41:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround41:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying surround40:0...
I: alsa-util.c: PCM device surround40:0 refused our hw parameters: Invalid argument
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 48000Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1920 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1002_960f_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_3
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_1002_960f_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
I: module-x11-xsmp.c: Connected to session manager 'gnome-session' as '103c48fe7166748948123602137839708400000067630036' .
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-xsmp" (index: #10; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #11; argument: "").
W: alsa-util.c: Device hw:0,1 doesn't support 6 channels, changed to 2.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device hw:0,1.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib conf.c:3843:(parse_args) Unknown parameter 1
ALSA lib conf.c:3969:(snd_config_expand) Parse arguments error: No such file or directory
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL hw:0,1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer hw:0,1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer hw:(null): No such device
I: sink.c: Created sink 1 "alsa_output.hw_0_1" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 48000Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 2 "alsa_output.hw_0_1.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 48000Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1920 bytes.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+27
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.hw_0_1.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.hw_0_1 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #12; argument: "device=hw:0,1").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_1002_4383_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.hw_0_1 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.hw_0_1.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...


gsf@htpc:~$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
I: client.c: Created 0 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: client.c: Freed 0 "Native client (UNIX socket client)"
I: protocol-native.c: connection died.
card 0: SB [HDA ATI SB], device 0: ALC888 Analog [ALC888 Analog]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: SB [HDA ATI SB], device 1: ALC888 Digital [ALC888 Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 1: HDMI [HDA ATI HDMI], device 3: ATI HDMI [ATI HDMI]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

Thanks for looking at my post! :)

[renebs]

Thanks for the post, it really helped.

But I still have a problem: I have installed ORCA, together with it I also installed "speech-dispatcher'.

Now, my problem is; if speech-dispatcher is running (and once installed it starts up every boot) I can't play any audio.

My (lame) solution for my problem has been so far (in case I don't need speech-dispatcher): sudo /etc/init.d/speech-dispatcher stop, do a logout from gnome, and once back every audio application I cared to test works fine.

I followed your manual and this hasn't solved the problem (I figured the part with "shared" audio would work.

If you have any help it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[linux nuubletto]

OK, so I am stuck at part A step 5 with

: If you are greeted with the error "Connection failed: Connection refused", manually launch PulseAudio before opening the PulseAudio Volume Control application:"

and when I try to do the "pulseaudion & pavucontrol" thingy I get some error code it seems and intrepid ipex is my first linux experience ever so I dont know **** yet.


@desktop:~$ pulseaudio & pavucontrol
[1] 5898
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
ALSA lib conf.c:3952:(snd_config_expand) Unknown parameters 0
ALSA lib pcm.c:2196:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM surround71:0
E: alsa-util.c: Error opening PCM device hw:0: Device or resource busy
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-alsa-sink" (argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_24c5_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0"): initialization failed.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:1
E: socket-server.c: bind(): Address already in use
E: module.c: Failed to load module "module-esound-protocol-unix" (argument: ""): initialization failed.
E: main.c: Module load failed.
E: main.c: Failed to initialize daemon.
[1]+ Exit 1 pulseaudio

[tlagatta]

I followed the guide, but suffer from:C. The application does not play audio and does list an entry in the Playback tab;
- the application is using PulseAudio but there is a problem, such as: a bug in PulseAudio, a problem with your ALSA kernel module or libraries, or your PCM/Master volume is muted.

I am trying to listen to music using xmms2. I have an Asus Eee PC with Easy Peasy 1.0 installed. That is, Intrepid Ibex i386.

$ aplay -l
**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: ALC269 Analog [ALC269 Analog]
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Cannot find mixer control "Master".
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "PCM".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 44100Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...

That's where the output froze and I had to Ctrl-C to get it to stop. The rest of the output was:^CI: main.c: Got signal SIGINT.
I: main.c: Exiting.
I: main.c: Daemon shutdown initiated.
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No sink inputs to move away.
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread shutting down
I: sink.c: Freeing sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0"
I: source.c: Freeing source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-alsa-source" (index: #1).
D: module-rescue-streams.c: No source outputs to move away.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread shutting down
I: source.c: Freeing source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0"
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-hal-detect" (index: #2).
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus.Local, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus/Local, member=Disconnected
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-gconf" (index: #5).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-gconf" (index: #5).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-volume-restore" (index: #6).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9).
I: module.c: Unloading "module-x11-publish" (index: #10).
I: module.c: Unloaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10).
I: main.c: Daemon terminated.

[lobo-tuerto]

Hi guys,

Everything was working fine in my computer and then suddenly (maybe) a couple of days ago the sound stopped working.
I was a user of the route: "sudo alsa force-reload" until it was good no more. The thing is that I can hear a "clicking" noise when I run that command so that probably means it isn't a hardware issue, but a software one? I can hear that sound when the machine is booting too.

Anyway I decided to go with this guide and my problem seems to be described here:
# The application does not play audio and does list an entry in the Playback tab;
- the application is using PulseAudio but there is a problem, such as: a bug in PulseAudio, a problem with your ALSA kernel module or libraries, or your PCM/Master volume is muted.

So here is the data of my machine:

1. Intrepid Ibex Ubuntu 8.10 i386
2. aplay -l
**** Lista de PLAYBACK Dispositivos Hardware ****
tarjeta 0: Intel [HDA Intel], dispositivo 0: CONEXANT Analog [CONEXANT Analog]
Subdispositivos: 1/1
Subdispositivo #0: subdevice #0
tarjeta 0: Intel [HDA Intel], dispositivo 1: Conexant Digital [Conexant Digital]
Subdispositivos: 1/1
Subdispositivo #0: subdevice #0

3. pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
I: main.c: PolicyKit refuses acquire-high-priority privilige.
I: main.c: Called SUID root and real-time/high-priority scheduling was requested in the configuration. However, we lack the necessary priviliges:
I: main.c: We are not in group 'pulse-rt' and PolicyKit refuse to grant us priviliges. Dropping SUID again.
I: main.c: For enabling real-time scheduling please acquire the appropriate PolicyKit priviliges, or become a member of 'pulse-rt', or increase the
RLIMIT_NICE/RLIMIT_RTPRIO resource limits for this user.
I: main.c: Note that real-time/high-priority scheduling is NOT normally required. If you experience crackling or other sound anomalies, consider one or more of the above
solutions.
I: main.c: High-priority scheduling enabled in configuration but now allowed by policy. Disabling forcibly.
W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operación no permitida
W: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operación no permitida
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.10
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_sequencer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playback_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
W: alsa-util.c: Device front:0 doesn't support 44100 Hz, changed to 48000 Hz.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No existe el fichero ó directorio
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 48000Hz"
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 48000Hz"
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels. Using hardware volume control.
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #0; argument: "device_id=0 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_a lsa_playback_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0...
W: alsa-util.c: Device front:0 doesn't support 44100 Hz, changed to 48000 Hz.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:0.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
ALSA lib control.c:909:(snd_ctl_open_noupdate) Invalid CTL front:0
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:0: No existe el fichero ó directorio
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:0'
I: alsa-util.c: Cannot find mixer control "Capture".
W: alsa-util.c: Cannot find fallback mixer control "Mic".
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0" with sample spec "s16le 2ch 48000Hz"
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 8 fragments of size 1792 bytes.
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #1; argument: "device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_ alsa_capture_0").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_control__1
I: module-hal-detect.c: Loaded 2 modules.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-hal-detect" (index: #2; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-esound-protocol-unix.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-esound-protocol-unix" (index: #3; argument: "").
I: protocol-native.c: loading cookie from disk.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-native-protocol-unix" (index: #4; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-gconf.so': success
I: module.c: Loaded "module-gconf" (index: #5; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-volume-restore" (index: #6; argument: "").
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default sink 'alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playb ack_0'.
D: core-subscribe.c: dropped redundant event.
D: module-default-device-restore.c: Restored default source 'alsa_input.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_captur e_0'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-default-device-restore" (index: #7; argument: "").
I: module.c: Loaded "module-rescue-streams" (index: #8; argument: "").
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor becomes idle.
D: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 becomes idle.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-suspend-on-idle" (index: #9; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-x11-publish.so': success
D: module-x11-publish.c: using already loaded auth cookie.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-x11-publish" (index: #10; argument: "").
I: main.c: Daemon startup complete.
D: module-hal-detect.c: dbus: interface=org.freedesktop.DBus, path=/org/freedesktop/DBus, member=NameAcquired
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_input.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_capture _0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-source.c: Device suspended...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Source alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0.monitor idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-suspend-on-idle.c: Sink alsa_output.pci_8086_27d8_sound_card_0_alsa_playba ck_0 idle for too long, suspending ...
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Device suspended...


Any help will be greatly appreciated!

P.S. Here is more info on my soundcard: http://www.alsa-project.org/db/?f=3b7dd9afc0c82d5c43b8fa4ad3406942a050b31e

[KeithUK]

I've got an Audigy2 card attached to a 7.1 sound system running on an AMD64 box.

I've been getting very similar problems to those described here.

By following the guide I've managed to get 2 channel stereo working ok (although I think I might just be using ALSA and bypassing Pulseaudio altogether - trouble is I don't have enough expertise in this area to say conclusively).

Been hacking around trying to get full 7.1 surround sound and was on the point of giving up when I found this; http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-595412.html

Specifically:
I installed the Hardy RC today and had similar problems with my 5.1, all I needed to do was uncomment the line 'default-sample-channels' in the file /etc/pulse/daemon.conf and set the value from 2 to 6 for this line. Then I just set everything to use PulseAudio in System>Preferences>Sound.

The pulseaudio mixer now has 8 channels instead of 2 and I'm getting full surround sound.

Only problem now is pulseaudio keeps crashing with rhythmbox but looking at the bug lists that might be a genuine pulseaudio/rhythmbox bug.

However I've mucked about with my sound configs so much that the pulseaudio/rhythmbox problem may well be something I've done.

I'm going to spend some time trying to tidy up my system and remove some of the cruft I've undoubtedly generated and see if that helps.

If and when I get everything to work I'll post back here if anyone's interested.

Oh, by the way one of my problems was the onboard sound card was being picked up by the sound system instead of my Audigy2 card. If you don't want the onboard sound card at all just switching it off in the BIOS will often not work (Linux is FAR too clever! :) ). I had to add the following to /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist;
# supress onboard sound card
blacklist snd-via82xx
blacklist snd_via82xx

then remember to run
sudo update-initramfs
otherwise you'll spend hours wondering why the module is still loading (just like I did :oops:) however when I finally figured it out I suddenly had sound - albeit just 2 channels.

[deepclutch]

will someone guide me if any ppa repository is available for latest pulse audio? 0.9.14 ?

[Transmutable]

Sometimes my sound starts skipping in Banshee or if I'm watching TV on Hulu or network sites. The only way to get it to stop is to reset, then it works fine. I can get to the end of Part A.

I can run Pulseaudio Device Chooser from Applications -> Sound & Video. When I run pavucontrol from the command line, I get this:

(pavucontrol:12343): Gtk-CRITICAL **: gtk_main_quit: assertion `main_loops != NULL' failed

(pavucontrol:12343): Gtk-CRITICAL **: gtk_main_quit: assertion `main_loops != NULL' failed
[1]+ Exit 1 pulseaudio

accompanied by two Connection failed: Connection refused message boxes. The same boxes come up if I select Volume Control from the applet.

Entering pulseaudio on the command line returns this: W: ltdl-bind-now.c: Failed to find original dlopen loader.
E: pid.c: Daemon already running.
E: main.c: pa_pid_file_create() failed.

I have no idea what most of this means, so I'm not sure what other info to give you, but here's aplay -l just in case.

**** List of PLAYBACK Hardware Devices ****
card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 0: STAC92xx Analog [STAC92xx Analog]
Subdevices: 0/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0
card 0: Intel [HDA Intel], device 1: STAC92xx Digital [STAC92xx Digital]
Subdevices: 1/1
Subdevice #0: subdevice #0

[tehforum]

Damn.

I followed https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PulseAudio and now my sound doesn't work. :(

How do I uninstall this package, and restore all my default settings?

Thanks a lot! :D

EDIT - I fixed it. I use Ubuntu 7.10 - so my fix conflicts with the things not to do with Hardy and Intrepid. This involved installing the libflashsupport.

Ref - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/PulseAudio

[RocaCon420626]

Thanks man easy instructions and finding out release I was helped fix my problem. Don't forget to reboot! Thanks a ton!

Roca

[loteas86]

thanx! worked for me. is there any graphical way to change the equalizer settings?

[El1iP3S01D]

Folks, what does this mean? I'm running Pulseaudio and i don't know what this mean?

E: main.c: pa_pid_file_create() failed.


Can any of you tell me what this mean?

el1ip3s01d@Iehovah-007:~/Downloads$ pulseaudio -nC
I: caps.c: Limited capabilities successfully to CAP_SYS_NICE.
I: caps.c: Dropping root privileges.
I: caps.c: Limited capabilities successfully to CAP_SYS_NICE.
E: pid.c: Daemon already running.
E: main.c: pa_pid_file_create() failed.
el1ip3s01d@Iehovah-007:~/Downloads$ pulseaudio -nF pulseaudio.pa
I: caps.c: Limited capabilities successfully to CAP_SYS_NICE.
I: caps.c: Dropping root privileges.
I: caps.c: Limited capabilities successfully to CAP_SYS_NICE.
E: pid.c: Daemon already running.
E: main.c: pa_pid_file_create() failed.
el1ip3s01d@Iehovah-007:~/Downloads$ aplay -l
bash: aplay: command not found
el1ip3s01d@Iehovah-007:~/Downloads$ pkill pulseaudio; sleep 2; pulseaudio -vv
pkill: 3240 - Operation not permitted
I: caps.c: Limited capabilities successfully to CAP_SYS_NICE.
I: caps.c: Dropping root privileges.
I: caps.c: Limited capabilities successfully to CAP_SYS_NICE.
D: main.c: Started as real root: no, suid root: yes
I: main.c: We're in the group 'pulse-rt', allowing high-priority scheduling.
I: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_NICE, (31, 31)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: main.c: setrlimit(RLIMIT_RTPRIO, (9, 9)) failed: Operation not permitted
I: core-util.c: Successfully gained nice level -11.
D: main.c: Can realtime: yes, can high-priority: yes
I: main.c: Giving up CAP_NICE
D: main.c: Can realtime: no, can high-priority: no
I: main.c: This is PulseAudio 0.9.14
D: main.c: Compilation host: x86_64-pc-linux-gnu
D: main.c: Compilation CFLAGS: -g -O2 -g -Wall -O2 -Wall -W -Wextra -pedantic -pipe -Wno-long-long -Wvla -Wno-overlength-strings -Wconversion -Wundef -Wformat -Wlogical-op -Wpacked -Wformat-security -Wmissing-include-dirs -Wformat-nonliteral -Wold-style-definition -Wdeclaration-after-statement -Wfloat-equal -Wmissing-declarations -Wmissing-prototypes -Wstrict-prototypes -Wredundant-decls -Wmissing-noreturn -Wshadow -Wendif-labels -Wpointer-arith -Wcast-align -Wwrite-strings -Wno-unused-parameter -ffast-math
D: main.c: Running on host: Linux x86_64 2.6.26-1-amd64 #1 SMP Sat Jan 10 17:57:00 UTC 2009
I: main.c: Page size is 4096 bytes
D: main.c: Compiled with Valgrind support: no
D: main.c: Running in valgrind mode: no
D: main.c: Optimized build: yes
I: main.c: Machine ID is 7ea76cc291d65c9e84e36f0549b7533d.
I: main.c: Using runtime directory /home/el1ip3s01d/.pulse/7ea76cc291d65c9e84e36f0549b7533d:runtime.
I: main.c: Using state directory /home/el1ip3s01d/.pulse.
I: main.c: Running in system mode: no
I: main.c: Fresh high-resolution timers available! Bon appetit!
D: memblock.c: Using shared memory pool with 1024 slots of size 64.0 KiB each, total size is 64.0 MiB, maximum usable slot size is 65472
I: module-device-restore.c: Sucessfully opened database file '/home/el1ip3s01d/.pulse/7ea76cc291d65c9e84e36f0549b7533d:device-volumes.x86_64-pc-linux-gnu.gdbm'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-device-restore" (index: #0; argument: "").
I: module-stream-restore.c: Sucessfully opened database file '/home/el1ip3s01d/.pulse/7ea76cc291d65c9e84e36f0549b7533d:stream-volumes.x86_64-pc-linux-gnu.gdbm'.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-stream-restore" (index: #1; argument: "").
D: cli-command.c: Checking for existance of '/usr/lib/pulse-0.9/modules/module-hal-detect.so': success
I: module-hal-detect.c: Trying capability alsa
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/computer_alsa_timer
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_10de_3a_alsa_playback_2
D: module-hal-detect.c: Not loaded device /org/freedesktop/Hal/devices/pci_10de_3a_alsa_capture_1
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-sink with arguments 'device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_10de_3a_alsa_playback_0 tsched=1'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1 with SND_PCM_NO_AUTO_FORMAT ...
D: alsa-util.c: Maximum hw buffer size is 341 ms
W: alsa-util.c: Device front:1 doesn't support 44100 Hz, changed to 48000 Hz.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Successfully enabled timer-based scheduling mode.
I: (alsa-lib)control.c: Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Master".
I: module-device-restore.c: Restoring volume for sink alsa_output.pci_10de_3a_alsa_playback_0.
I: module-device-restore.c: Restoring mute state for sink alsa_output.pci_10de_3a_alsa_playback_0.
I: sink.c: Created sink 0 "alsa_output.pci_10de_3a_alsa_playback_0" with sample spec s16le 2ch 48000Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
I: module-device-restore.c: Restoring volume for source alsa_output.pci_10de_3a_alsa_playback_0.monitor.
I: module-device-restore.c: Restoring mute state for source alsa_output.pci_10de_3a_alsa_playback_0.monitor.
I: source.c: Created source 0 "alsa_output.pci_10de_3a_alsa_playback_0.monitor" with sample spec s16le 2ch 48000Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using 1 fragments of size 65536 bytes, buffer time is 341.33ms
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Time scheduling watermark is 18.38ms
D: module-alsa-sink.c: hwbuf_unused_frames=0
D: module-alsa-sink.c: setting avail_min=62005
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Volume ranges from 0 to 31.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Volume ranges from -46.50 dB to 0.00 dB.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels.
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Using hardware volume control. Hardware dB scale supported.
D: alsa-util.c: snd_pcm_dump():
D: alsa-util.c: Hardware PCM card 1 'NVidia MCP04' device 0 subdevice 0
D: alsa-util.c: Its setup is:
D: alsa-util.c: stream : PLAYBACK
D: alsa-util.c: access : MMAP_INTERLEAVED
D: alsa-util.c: format : S16_LE
D: alsa-util.c: subformat : STD
D: alsa-util.c: channels : 2
D: alsa-util.c: rate : 48000
D: alsa-util.c: exact rate : 48000 (48000/1)
D: alsa-util.c: msbits : 16
D: alsa-util.c: buffer_size : 16384
D: alsa-util.c: period_size : 16384
D: alsa-util.c: period_time : 341333
D: alsa-util.c: tstamp_mode : NONE
D: alsa-util.c: period_step : 1
D: alsa-util.c: avail_min : 62005
D: alsa-util.c: period_event : 0
D: alsa-util.c: start_threshold : -1
D: alsa-util.c: stop_threshold : -1
D: alsa-util.c: silence_threshold: 0
D: alsa-util.c: silence_size : 0
D: alsa-util.c: boundary : 4611686018427387904
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Requested volume: 0: 82% 1: 82%
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Thread starting up
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Got hardware volume: 0: 82% 1: 82%
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+29
D: module-alsa-sink.c: Calculated software volume: 0: 99% 1: 99%
I: module-alsa-sink.c: Starting playback.
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-sink" (index: #2; argument: "device_id=1 sink_name=alsa_output.pci_10de_3a_alsa_playback_0 tsched=1").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_10de_3a_alsa_capture_0 tsched=1'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:1 with SND_PCM_NO_AUTO_FORMAT ...
D: alsa-util.c: Maximum hw buffer size is 341 ms
W: alsa-util.c: Device front:1 doesn't support 44100 Hz, changed to 48000 Hz.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully opened device front:1.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled mmap() mode.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Successfully enabled timer-based scheduling mode.
I: (alsa-lib)control.c: Invalid CTL front:1
I: alsa-util.c: Unable to attach to mixer front:1: No such file or directory
I: alsa-util.c: Successfully attached to mixer 'hw:1'
I: alsa-util.c: Using mixer control "Capture".
I: module-device-restore.c: Restoring volume for source alsa_input.pci_10de_3a_alsa_capture_0.
I: module-device-restore.c: Restoring mute state for source alsa_input.pci_10de_3a_alsa_capture_0.
I: source.c: Created source 1 "alsa_input.pci_10de_3a_alsa_capture_0" with sample spec s16le 2ch 48000Hz and channel map front-left,front-right
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using 1 fragments of size 65536 bytes, buffer time is 341.33ms
I: module-alsa-source.c: Time scheduling watermark is 18.38ms
D: module-alsa-source.c: hwbuf_unused_frames=0
D: module-alsa-source.c: setting avail_min=62005
I: module-alsa-source.c: Volume ranges from 0 to 15.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Volume ranges from 0.00 dB to 22.50 dB.
I: alsa-util.c: All 2 channels can be mapped to mixer channels.
I: module-alsa-source.c: Using hardware volume control. Hardware dB scale supported.
D: alsa-util.c: snd_pcm_dump():
D: alsa-util.c: Hardware PCM card 1 'NVidia MCP04' device 0 subdevice 0
D: alsa-util.c: Its setup is:
D: alsa-util.c: stream : CAPTURE
D: alsa-util.c: access : MMAP_INTERLEAVED
D: alsa-util.c: format : S16_LE
D: alsa-util.c: subformat : STD
D: alsa-util.c: channels : 2
D: alsa-util.c: rate : 48000
D: alsa-util.c: exact rate : 48000 (48000/1)
D: alsa-util.c: msbits : 16
D: alsa-util.c: buffer_size : 16384
D: alsa-util.c: period_size : 16384
D: alsa-util.c: period_time : 341333
D: alsa-util.c: tstamp_mode : NONE
D: alsa-util.c: period_step : 1
D: alsa-util.c: avail_min : 62005
D: alsa-util.c: period_event : 0
D: alsa-util.c: start_threshold : -1
D: alsa-util.c: stop_threshold : -1
D: alsa-util.c: silence_threshold: 0
D: alsa-util.c: silence_size : 0
D: alsa-util.c: boundary : 4611686018427387904
D: module-alsa-source.c: Requested volume: 0: 80% 1: 80%
D: module-alsa-source.c: Got hardware volume: 0: 82% 1: 82%
D: module-alsa-source.c: Calculated software volume: 0: 98% 1: 98%
D: module-alsa-source.c: Thread starting up
D: rtpoll.c: Acquired POSIX realtime signal SIGRTMIN+28
I: module.c: Loaded "module-alsa-source" (index: #3; argument: "device_id=1 source_name=alsa_input.pci_10de_3a_alsa_capture_0 tsched=1").
D: module-hal-detect.c: Loading module-alsa-source with arguments 'device_id=0 source_name=alsa_input.usb_device_46d_8ad_noserial _if1_alsa_capture_0 tsched=1'
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0 with SND_PCM_NO_AUTO_FORMAT ...
D: alsa-util.c: Trying front:0 without SND_PCM_NO_AUTO_FORMAT ...
D: alsa-util.c: Trying plug: