[mythtv-users] hdmi audio

[Stephen P. Villano]

On 2/2/24 10:55, Mike Perkins wrote:
> On 02/02/2024 10:34, jam wrote:
>>
>> No speakers, but a headphone jack that does work (just no vu control)
>>
>> alsamixer does not show a device
>>
>> pavucontrol lets you configure a hdmi output. The meter bar shows activity. The
>> level is unaffted by the level slider that does move.
>>
> Is it possible that the monitor itself has some audio controls? Most monitors have buttons or
> on-screen controls available, does yours have any audio options? Maybe even a volume control?
>
> -- 
>
> Mike Perkins
>
I believe that, when he originally posted about his problem, that was mentioned and that he wanted to use Myth's volume control.

I had a similar problem long ago, I remember vaguely using pulse utils to figure out the proper output for audio that went through the software mixer. From that, I knew the correct device to tell Myth which device name to use.

Basically, it was a distro initial configuration error in default device name usage that was transparent in most usages, but become a thing with Myth. Once I figured out the sound system's changes from the last time I had to, finding the correct device was simple enough. Argh, Shrek and h