Audio Problems

HawkFlight · 11-04-09, 11:48 PM

Specifically, the headphone jack. Let me explain.

Ever since I started using Linux, everytime I plug my headphones in, the sound will come through the headphones. But it also continues to come out the main speakers as well, which can be a really bad thing because generally you use headphones in quiet places, like the library. I have used two operating systems, both Linux Mint and Ubuntu, both GNOME operating systems, and have had the same problem. My computer is a Sony VAIO VGN-FW170J. Any help would be appreciated, and ASAP.

Stratus_ss · 11-05-09, 09:32 AM

specifically for which program are you dealing with?
I am assuming these are regular headphones and not usb?

If it makes you feel any better Vista users are reporting a similar thing on a variety of sound cards

you can also access the system sounds by typing

Code:

alsamixer

in the terminal. Use "m" to mute or unmute things. Muted objects have the MM symbol

HawkFlight · 11-06-09, 08:59 AM

Any program. Firefox, media player, etc. It seems to be a somewhat pervasive problem.

I can also mute things by opening the Volume Control box and muting stuff there. Whatever I do either mutes nothing, or everything (speakers and headphones).

11-04-09, 11:48 PM	#1
HawkFlight Registered Join Date: Mar 2009	Audio Problems Specifically, the headphone jack. Let me explain. Ever since I started using Linux, everytime I plug my headphones in, the sound will come through the headphones. But it also continues to come out the main speakers as well, which can be a really bad thing because generally you use headphones in quiet places, like the library. I have used two operating systems, both Linux Mint and Ubuntu, both GNOME operating systems, and have had the same problem. My computer is a Sony VAIO VGN-FW170J. Any help would be appreciated, and ASAP.

11-05-09, 09:32 AM	#2
Stratus_ss Overclockers AltOS Content Editor Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario Canada	specifically for which program are you dealing with? I am assuming these are regular headphones and not usb? If it makes you feel any better Vista users are reporting a similar thing on a variety of sound cards you can also access the system sounds by typing Code: alsamixer in the terminal. Use "m" to mute or unmute things. Muted objects have the MM symbol __________________ HEAT *Those wishing to contribute to the AltOS section front page please PM me.* Leviathan41: "Playing with a controller because the mouse and keyboard is too easy is like racing with a bicycle because a car is too fast." Last edited by Stratus_ss; 11-05-09 at 09:38 AM.

11-06-09, 08:59 AM	#3
HawkFlight Registered Join Date: Mar 2009	Any program. Firefox, media player, etc. It seems to be a somewhat pervasive problem. I can also mute things by opening the Volume Control box and muting stuff there. Whatever I do either mutes nothing, or everything (speakers and headphones).