MX-14: Sound

MX-14
Note: RC=right click
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Introduction

MX Linux sound depends by default on Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA), which forms part of the kernel. In most cases sound will work out of the box, though it may need some minor adjustment. Click on the speaker icon to mute all audio, then again to restore. Place cursor over speaker icon in the Notification Area and use scroll wheel to adjust volume.

Sound Card Set-up

The sound card is configured and volume of selected tracks adjusted by RC the speaker icon in the Notification Area > Open Mixer. If you have more than one sound card, be sure to select the one you want to adjust using the pull-down menu at the top of the Mixer.

Note that by default Left and Right outputs are linked to keep them balanced, but you can unlink them by clicking on the chain icon below any pair of channel sliders; click again to relink. Below each slider pair, click on the small speaker icon will mute that channel. The center button of a three-button mouse can be configured for direct access to the Audio Mixer by RC the speaker icon > Preferences.

Troubleshooting

Sound servers

Whereas the Sound Card is a hardware item accessible to the user, the Sound Server is software that works largely in the background. It permits general management of sound cards, and provides the ability carry out advanced operations on the sound.

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  • Version: 0.8 Last updated 2014-10-30