Brad, Hmm... I think I'm finally at a loss here. I haven't had to mess with TV cards and ALSA before. > or do I just have to live with it. Sorry for sounding like a newbie I have > been using Linux for about 4 years but sound cards have always given me > problems and I don't know why:) Only newbies apologize. :) No worries. cheers and good luck, Matt