On 11/10/2022 15:50, steve-ALUG@hst.me.uk wrote:
On 11/10/2022 10:30, Bev Nicolson wrote:
I've had this problem for a while and tried a few things, but before I finally give up I thought I'd ask ALUG about it.
Without headphones plugged in, there is a clear input level showing on the sound settings. With any headphones plugged in, however, none. So I can watch videos or whatever, but it's impossible to use video conferencing tools as no-one can hear me.
Ideas?
Mint 19.1. on a Dell Latitude laptop.
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Now, what you need to do is find the audio app/widget/program/setting in Mint that shows you the volume levels and mute status. If you find it, I suspect the problem will become apparent quite quickly.
You'd think, wouldn't you? But no.
Usually there is some sort of volume app on the task/status bar. it may reveal extra settings if you right click on it. Alternatively, you may need to install an app/program/widget or taskbar "indicator" to show these details.
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As a last resort, try installing alsamixer or pulse audio volume control (or similar). Try and work out what mint is using first (e.g. Alsa or Pulse Audio).
Alsa, as it turns out. Installed the Gnome gui. Not finding it intuitive but it's what Mint uses. I can tell, however, that it's more helpful than the panel sound settings menu.
Bev