configuring 5.1 speakers

[theguitarfreak]

Hi guys, I am absolutely new to ubuntu and i cannot configure my 5.1 speakers (i have onboard 5.1 sound controller). I came across a post where a guy was talking about some code but i couldnt make out properly what to do. Can someone plz tell me the step by step procedure? Again, i am absolutely new to linux and ubuntu.

[overdrank]

Hi and welcome, please do not create multiple threads on the same issue.

[theguitarfreak]

Hi and welcome, please do not create multiple threads on the same issue.

Im sorry but the previous thread i created got no replies to it and i couldnt find it to continue it

[overdrank]

Im sorry but the previous thread i created got no replies to it and i couldnt find it to continue it

Hi and you can find you thread by using the search, find all your post. If not answered you can bump it after 24 hrs.

[Chris Musampa]

I had the same problem, now solved:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=886807

[theguitarfreak]

pcm.!default {
type plug
slave.pcm "softvol"
}

pcm.softvol {
type softvol
slave {
pcm "ch51dup"
}
control {
name "All"
card 0
}
}

pcm.ch51dup {
type route
slave.pcm surround51
slave.channels 6
ttable.0.0 1
ttable.1.1 1
ttable.0.2 1
ttable.1.3 1
ttable.0.5 0.5
ttable.1.5 0.5
}

I used the above code in a text file and saved it as .asoundrc in my home folder. But still i dont get sound from my rear speakers. I am using amarok player.

[Chris Musampa]

Check all sliders are up in your mixer (you should also have a new slider named "All").
Check that 'surround jack mode' is set to 'shared'
Check that amarok is using 'default' for its stereo device.

[theguitarfreak]

Check all sliders are up in your mixer (you should also have a new slider named "All").
Check that 'surround jack mode' is set to 'shared'
Check that amarok is using 'default' for its stereo device.

Im using GNOME ALSA Mixer. There isnt any new slider named "All" as you are saying and i have put a tick on "Sorround Jack Moder" in the mixer.

[Chris Musampa]

The above worked for me (I use kde rather than gnome, not sure why that should make any difference), the new slider appeared in kmix after a reboot. Sorry I can't offer you anymore advice guitarfreak as I'm also fairly noob.

[theguitarfreak]

Getiing sounds from all the speakers finally but aint getting proper channel controls in the mixer. And when i am interchaning the rear and center/subwoofer jack, i am getting better bass frequencies.