Re: Bullseye - no sound
On 03/03/2021 02:14, David Wright wrote:
> On Wed 03 Mar 2021 at 04:57:59 (+0300), IL Ka wrote:
>>> $ pacmd list-sinks
>>> 2 sink(s) available.
>>
>> pulseaudio is aware of both of your soundcards (although one is physically
>> muted).
>> Which software reports "No output or input devices found"?
>>
>> Since both devices are connected via alsa driver, you may try to use "$
>> alsamixer", make sure it is not muted on alsa level, and then run "$
>> pavucontrol" and move the volume bar to see if it produces any sound.
>>
>> But I am not pulseaudio expert, so let's wait for someone who has more
>> experience
>
> The OP has two sound cards, and the index 0 (usually the default) card
> is the HDMI output, unlikely to be connected to the speakers.
>
> So try alsamixer -c 1 to use the other card. Then check for
> muting (m toggles), and use arrows to navigate and change volume.
> Depending on the source, you might need several turned up, eg
> Master, Speaker, PCM, Line, CD, etc.
>
> I have little experience with pulseaudio so far.
>
> Cheers,
> David.
>
>From the above I've tried both commands and received data that suggested
that there are no devices. Installing pulseaudio reveals only a dummy
device. Could it be that the devices are in some way ahead of the
kernel, details below?
Linux 5.10.0-3-amd64 #1 SMP Debian 5.10.13-1 (2021-02-06) x86_64 GNU/Linux
Thanks for all the help so far.
Peter HB
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