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axrl
August 25th, 2010, 04:09 PM
Hi,

Leaving the microphone connected (it works good in Fedora and in Windows), when I switch to Ubuntu 10.04 it's totally ignored !

I don't know how to fix this issue !

I tried "System" -> "Preferences" -> "Sound" but it seems there one has to choose either an OUTPUT configuration, either an INPUT configuration but NOT both of ones ! Anyway trying the input configuration and recording a voice (then of course listening to it with an output configuration) the microphone didn't record anything !

Same issue with "Empathy IM Client" or with other software.

How is this possible ? I think Fedora manage the same way the microphone, isn't it ?

Thanks.

Axrl

dv3500ea
August 25th, 2010, 06:42 PM
Have you tried increasing the input volume. Also, make sure you choose the correct connector.

axrl
August 25th, 2010, 07:09 PM
I don't understand the way how to use this software ! Indeed if I select a "device for sound input" then I have NO sound OUTPUT ! And vice-versa.

Axrl

axrl
August 25th, 2010, 07:52 PM
OK I found that certain hardwares in the "sound" software are "input and output".

I have the classic motherboard with

1) a stereo line out ;
2) a stereo line int ;
3) a mono microphone line in with bias current.

Which hardware must I choose in the list ?

Note : I tried all the input hardwares and none of this activates my microphone ! (Its works properly in Fedora and Windows !)

Thanks.

lidex
August 26th, 2010, 01:24 AM
First, for mic problem, check this.
Gnome-alsamixer
Using Alt+F2 run dialog

gnome-alsamixer
Use 'Edit -> Sound Card Properties' menu to enable elements.
Soundcard tab to select / adjust levels.
To install:

sudo apt-get install gnome-alsamixer

Then go to 'Sound Preferences' to select and unmute your mic in 'Input' tab.
Make sure you have selected a profile with 'duplex' or 'analog input' for the correct sound device on the 'Hardware' tab.
Use Pulse Audio Volume Control (pavucontrol) to unlock stereo sliders for the mic in 'Input Devices' tab. Drag the right slider down to zero. The mic is a mono device.

From alsa documentation:

Capture Problems
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The capture problems are often because of missing setups of mixers.
Thus, before submitting a bug report, make sure that you set up the
mixer correctly. For example, both "Capture Volume" and "Capture
Switch" have to be set properly in addition to the right "Capture
Source" or "Input Source" selection. Some devices have "Mic Boost"
volume or switch.

When the PCM device is opened via "default" PCM (without pulse-audio
plugin), you'll likely have "Digital Capture Volume" control as well.
This is provided for the extra gain/attenuation of the signal in
software, especially for the inputs without the hardware volume
control such as digital microphones. Unless really needed, this
should be set to exactly 50%, corresponding to 0dB -- neither extra
gain nor attenuation. When you use "hw" PCM, i.e., a raw access PCM,
this control will have no influence, though.

axrl
August 26th, 2010, 11:46 AM
I didn't find the menus you are describing. Here you are 3 different screen-shots of my AlsaMIxer.

I don't understand how to use this software if this is compulsory.

I read other posts about 'microphone doesn't work in Ubuntu10.04' but nothing helped me.

Axrl

lidex
August 27th, 2010, 07:03 AM
I didn't find the menus you are describing.


It's gnome-alsamixer, not alsamixer.

Do this please.Try running this command in a terminal for 10.04 or later:

ubuntu-bug audio
Reference the Ubuntu-Bug Audio link in my sig.

axrl
August 27th, 2010, 06:37 PM
'ubuntu-bug audio' : done, it makes a report and I sent it.

By the way I installed Gnome-alsamixer. I'll try to understand how it works...

Thanks.