Re: making usb headset the default sound device

["Robert D. Crawford" <rdc1x@comcast.net>]

I started thinking that maybe I should mention that I have a .asoundrc
file that has been somewhat customized.  I am using the via voice speech
synth and the .asoundrc file comes primarily from emacspeak.  If it is
necessary to post the contents I can do so.

"Robert D. Crawford" <rdc1x@comcast.net> writes:

> I am using debian sid, updated today. 17 Apr.
>
> The audio port on my t40 laptop is getting flaky.  I have just purchased
> a usb headset and wish for it to be the default sound device.  I have
> made sure that the snd-usb-audio module is loading not only at boot but
> also when plugging in after boot.  I have changed the
> /etc/modules.d/sound file to read
>
> alias snd-card-0 snd-usb-audio
> options snd-usb-audio index=0
>
> No joy.  I know I must be missing something but I am not sure what it
> is.  
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated.  Thanks
> rdc
> -- 
> Robert D. Crawford                                      rdc1x@comcast.net
>
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Robert D. Crawford                                      rdc1x@comcast.net

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