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29. 12. 201218. 04. 2017

Low volume workaround for snd_hda_intel in Linux

Add this to your /etc/asound.conf

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

pcm.softvol {
  type softvol
  slave {
  pcm "dmix"
  }
  control {
  name "Pre-Amp"
  card 0
  }
  min_dB -5.0
  max_dB 20.0
  resolution 6
  }

Reboot after so that it takes effect.

21. 01. 201018. 04. 2017

Fix annoying clicking sound in (K)Ubuntu Karmic Koala

After testing new Kubuntu on my laptop I have noticed this annoying click just after sound is played. It seems that soundcard goes to sleep if it is not used to save power. To leave sound card enabled and to get rid of this sound you need to edit alsa-base.conf file.

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