[mythtv-users] mythbuntu 8.10 no sound after install

[*malcolm*]

Nicolas Will wrote:
> On Mon, 2009-02-23 at 20:43 +0000, *malcolm* wrote:
>   
>> *malcolm* wrote:
>>     
>>> I'm trying to use a new MP45-DR mini HTPC as a slave backend &
>>>       
>> frontend.
>>     
>>> I booted from the mythbuntu 8.10 live CD to check everything out. 
>>> After configuring the connection to the master backend, the live CD 
>>> let me watch tv and playback, albiet with a screwed screen
>>>       
>> resolution.
>>     
>>> Great, I said and installed to the HDD.
>>>
>>> now after booting to the HDD installation and setting a sensible 
>>> resolution I get no sound.
>>>
>>> As far as I can tell, using <code>'aplay -L'</code> the sound card
>>>       
>> is 
>>     
>>> detected. (Intel).
>>> I've tried adjusting the setting with <code>'alsamixer'</code> and 
>>> using speaker-test, but I get nothing.
>>>
>>> I guessing that the live CD driver works and the final install
>>>       
>> doesn't.
>>     
>>> Can you guys offer me a clue?
>>> M.
>>>       
>> ok so I've tried updating the mythbuntu install without any
>> improvement.
>>
>> However, I have noticed something. The mythtv theme setup is not the 
>> default mythbuntu, this tels me that its getting some information
>> from 
>> the master database.
>> I'm wondering if there is anthing in the database that can control 
>> sounds on a frontend. I don't really know what i'm talking about but
>> I'm 
>> clutching at straws..
>>     
>
> I don;t know if the default Mythbuntu installs Pulsaudio. I would hope
> not.
>
> But, if yes, this may be helpful:
>
> http://ubuntulinuxtipstricks.blogspot.com/2008/04/mythtv-on-hardy.html
>
> nico
> http://www.youplala.net/linux/home-theater-pc
>
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I've cracked it.. after much experimentaion and frustration

[solution]
you need to run 'alsamixer' as root and make sure the master volume is 
unmuted and set to 75% say.