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57 lines
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title: "basics"
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tags: [ "Documentation", "sound" ]
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---
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# Pulse
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If you have pulse, use pulse.
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Check with `which pulseaudio`. No output means you need to use alsa (below).
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# Volume Control
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> pactl set sink @DEFAULT_SINK@ +5%
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Find working outputs:
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> aplay -l
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#Sound Settings
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Surround.5 seems best.
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# Find what sound settings exist
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amixer scontrols
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# Change a sound setting
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> amixer set Master 5%-
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# Restart everything
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pulseaudio -k && sudo alsa force-reload
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# Alsa
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Toggle, mute, increase or decrase audio:
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> amixer sset Master toggle
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> amixer sset Master mute
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> amixer sset Master 5%+
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> amixer sset Master 5%-
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# Finicky Sound Cards
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Start with:
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> alsamixer
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Then press `F6` to see available sound cards.
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If you find a sound card called 'PinePhone', then you can select an audio source there, and adjust with:
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> amixer -c PinePhone set 'Headphone' 50%
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