Lucid Linx: built in microphone doesn't work anymore (it applies to Maverick as well)

Both of your Mic Boosts are set to zero:

Simple mixer control 'Front Mic Boost',0
  Capabilities: volume penum
  Playback channels: Front Left - Front Right
  Capture channels: Front Left - Front Right
  Limits: 0 - 2
  Front Left: 0 [0%] <---
  Front Right: 0 [0%] <---
Simple mixer control 'Mic Boost',0
  Capabilities: volume penum
  Playback channels: Front Left - Front Right
  Capture channels: Front Left - Front Right
  Limits: 0 - 2
  Front Left: 0 [0%] <---
  Front Right: 0 [0%] <---

Hi Daniel

Even if I increase both Mic Boosts (using alsamixer) nothing changes :(

Please see the new attachment.

Hi there,

Could the packages in the "Ubuntu Audio Dev team PPA" be of any help in solving this problem?

You could try linux-alsa-driver-modules-$(uname -r).

On Apr 29, 2010 6:00 PM, "fab" <email address hidden> wrote:

Hi there,

Could the packages in the "Ubuntu Audio Dev team PPA" be of any help in
solving this problem?

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Lucid Linx: built in microphone doesn't work anymore
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/571294
You...

Audio Team, which is subscribed to alsa-driver in ubuntu.

Status in “alsa-driver” package in Ubuntu...

Bug description:
Binary package hint: pulseaudio

Fresh installation of Ubuntu 10.04.

The built in ...

Hi Daniel,

You could try linux-alsa-driver-modules-$(uname -r).

I've added the "Ubuntu Audio Dev team PPA" to my sources and tried
linux-alsa-driver-modules-$(uname -r) but it says that there is no package
with that name (please see below).

fab@fab-laptop:~$ sudo apt-get install linux-alsa-driver-modules-$(uname -r)
> Reading package lists... Done
> Building dependency tree
> Reading state information... Done
> E: Couldn't find package linux-alsa-driver-modules-2.6.32-22-generic
>

On 30 April 2010 00:09, Daniel T Chen <email address hidden> wrote:

> You could try linux-alsa-driver-modules-$(uname -r).
>
> On Apr 29, 2010 6:00 PM, "fab" <email address hidden> wrote:
>
> Hi there,
>
> Could the packages in the "Ubuntu Audio Dev team PPA" be of any help in
> solving this problem?
>
>
> --
> Lucid Linx: built in microphone doesn't work anymore
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/571294
> You...
>
> Audio Team, which is subscribed to alsa-driver in ubuntu.
>
> Status in “alsa-driver” package in Ubuntu...
>
> Bug description:
> Binary package hint: pulseaudio
>
> Fresh installation of Ubuntu 10.04.
>
> The built in ...
>
> --
> Lucid Linx: built in microphone doesn't work anymore
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/571294
> You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber
> of the bug.
>
> Status in “alsa-driver” package in Ubuntu: Incomplete
>
> Bug description:
> Binary package hint: pulseaudio
>
> Fresh installation of Ubuntu 10.04.
>
> The built in mic on my HP laptop doesn't work (it used to work fine under
> -karmic) while an external microphone plugged in the 1/8" mic input works
> just fine.
>
> I have no manual option to select internal or external mic under
> gnome-volume-control.
>
> I've found out that in Ubuntu 10.04 there is no possibility to manually
> select either the internal or the external mic but autoswitching is done
> based on jack presence (i.e. when an external mic jack is plugged in, the
> internal microphone is muted and only the external one works; and when no
> external mic is plugged in, the internal microphone should work).
>
> Anyway, in my case an external microphone connected to the 1/8" jack input
> works but when I disconnect it, the internal mic doesn't work at all.
>
> Please see the attached file (hope it helps).
> Also please let me know what other information is relevant for you (and how
> to retrieve it).
>
> - Release: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
> - pulseaudio: 1:0.9.22~0.9.21+stable-queue-32-g8478-0ubuntu14
> - alsa-base: 1.0.22.1+dfsg-0ubuntu3
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> To unsubscribe from this bug, go to:
>
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa-driver/+bug/571294/+subscribe
>

I think that I've just found out why it says "Couldn't find package": it seems that the latest linux-alsa-driver-modules need to be built (pls see attachment).

I'll try again later today.

We don't build packages for -proposed.

So I must have misread your previous post.
What did you mean exactly by "You could try linux-alsa-driver-modules-$(uname -r)" ?

Thanks

I have the same problem, and I believe the cause is this bug. I am on an Acer Aspire 4535, and the sound card is a realtek alc888, with a clean install of Ubuntu 10.04 64bit.

Art, please file a separate bug so we can have distinct reports for
distinct codecs.

fab, l-a-d-m are only built for stable releases and -updates (and when
available, for current devel branch's current kernel). You'll need to
use -21 instead of -22 if you're using Lucid (minor version difference
for Karmic, but you get the idea).

Got it, thanks.
I've reverted to kernel -21 and installed linux-alsa-driver-modules version 2.6.32-21.201005020600

Unfortunately, that didn't help as I still cannot use the internal mic.

Is there anything else I could try?

Hi Daniel,

It seems that I've found a temporary workaround to this bug.

I've tried all the possible options for snd-hda-intel in /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf and in the end I had some success with "options snd-hda-intel model=toshiba" (even if the laptop brand is HP).

In this case the mic autoswitching doesn't work (i.e. the sound input must be selected manually), but I now have a selection box under "gnome-volume-control > Input" which lets me choose either Line-in, Microphone 2 or Microphone 1.

Please let me know if you need any further info.
Thanks in advance!

Hi, same problem here.

I'm on a HP Pavillion tx1499us
with snd-hda-intel (name nVidia Corporation MCP51 High Definition Audio (rev a2))
(Chip Realtek ALC861-VD according to alsamixer)

- Release: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
- pulseaudio: 1:0.9.22~0.9.21+stable-queue-32-g8478-0ubuntu14
- alsa-base: 1.0.22.1+dfsg-0ubuntu3

In my case, gnome-volume-control offers only one choice for "sound input":
"Interanl Audio Analog Stereo"

But the internal mic is not working, only external mic works connected to jack.

In my case I've found a different workaround than fab, I just opened alsamixer in a console, went to the Capture tab with F4, and there it was the "Input Source" selector, letting me choose between "Front Mic" (which corresponds to external jack) and "ATAPI Mic" (which enables built-in mic)

After choosing "ATAPI Mic" in alsamixer, no change is seen in gnome-volume-control , but internal mic works as expected.

So in my case, the snd-hda-intel driver seems to behave correctly, but seems like gnome-volume-control is "oversimplified" and doesn't show all the available switches (while they do appear in alsamixer)

Cheers!

Just to note, IIRC, this bug affects me since Karmic, when g-v-c had its gui changed to the current one.

If further info is needed I'll be glad to provide it

I had a similar problem (no mic after upgrade to Lucid). I tried to change various alsamixer settings but finally realised that I actually just had to use System->Preferences->Sound instead of alsamixer.

Hi Daniel,

Is there any news on this bug?
Thanks in advance :)

I should have looked here first. Yesterday I posted a question
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+question/111941

Is this possibly the same thing?

Also, I noticed the following post
https://answers.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa-driver/+question/111040
In that case an upgrade to alsa 1.0.23 solved the problem
This upgrade is also recommended by
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoundTroubleshootingProcedure

Is it a general problem of ubuntu 10.04 that it installs different versions of alsa?

Driver version: 1.0.21
Library version: 1.0.22
Utilities version: 1.0.22

Thanks!

Hi,
I have the same problem. My internal mic for recording is somehow disconnected, including in applications like skype. Using alsamixer and boosting the volume allows me to hear that the mic is working but that's all I can do with it. And this since the upgrade to 10.04.

Before pulse, I was able to individually select my devices: choose the usb speakers to output the sound from one application, while listening to music on my headset using another application, and so on. Now I'm not sure my usb works independently (don't have it with me so I can't check). Alsamixer allowed before the choosing of the input devices. Now, as has been said before, it doesn't. I'm not sure If there are any files i should attach. If anybody knows, please let me know.

Is there any manual or tutorial anywhere explaining the interactions between pulse, alsa and the devices, in such a way that it provides a practical view on how to indidually manipulate them, or at least who is controlling what? How can we check to what device are the computer volume controls connected? Can we choose?

I have the same problem on a fresh installation of Lucid, I use a laptop hp g7000.
The internal microphone work fine, but when I try an external one in the mic jack input, the internal still working and the external doesn't.
I tied to change the device but nothing seems to work. (Analog stereo duplex ; Analog stereo output ; Digital stereo (IEC958) output + analog stereo input ; Digital stereo duplex (IEC958) ; Analog stereo input )

@Snake, have you tried dealing with alsamixer?
In my case, opening alsamixer and hitting F4 shows me the recording
controls, one of which lets me choose between input sources, using the
up and down arrow keys.
To open just type "alsamixer" into a console, without the quotes. Then
navigate with arrow keys and F3, F4, F5.
Cheers!

2010/6/9, Snake00jap <email address hidden>:
> I have the same problem on a fresh installation of Lucid, I use a laptop hp
> g7000.
> The internal microphone work fine, but when I try an external one in the mic
> jack input, the internal still working and the external doesn't.
> I tied to change the device but nothing seems to work. (Analog stereo duplex
> ; Analog stereo output ; Digital stereo (IEC958) output + analog stereo
> input ; Digital stereo duplex (IEC958) ; Analog stereo input )
>
> --
> Lucid Linx: built in microphone doesn't work anymore
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/571294
> You received this bug notification because you are a direct subscriber
> of the bug.
>
> Status in “alsa-driver” package in Ubuntu: Incomplete
>
> Bug description:
> Binary package hint: pulseaudio
>
> Fresh installation of Ubuntu 10.04.
>
> The built in mic on my HP laptop doesn't work (it used to work fine under
> -karmic) while an external microphone plugged in the 1/8" mic input works
> just fine.
>
> I have no manual option to select internal or external mic under
> gnome-volume-control.
>
> I've found out that in Ubuntu 10.04 there is no possibility to manually
> select either the internal or the external mic but autoswitching is done
> based on jack presence (i.e. when an external mic jack is plugged in, the
> internal microphone is muted and only the external one works; and when no
> external mic is plugged in, the internal microphone should work).
>
> Anyway, in my case an external microphone connected to the 1/8" jack input
> works but when I disconnect it, the internal mic doesn't work at all.
>
> Please see the attached file (hope it helps).
> Also please let me know what other information is relevant for you (and how
> to retrieve it).
>
> - Release: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
> - pulseaudio: 1:0.9.22~0.9.21+stable-queue-32-g8478-0ubuntu14
> - alsa-base: 1.0.22.1+dfsg-0ubuntu3
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> To unsubscribe from this bug, go to:
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa-driver/+bug/571294/+subscribe
>

Hi there,

FYI

I've just upgraded to Maverick and the issue is still there: the internal mic works, while there's not input when I connect an external microphone.

I still have to add "options snd-hda-intel model=toshiba" to alsa-base.conf in order to get any input from an external mic,

This way the mic autoswitching doesn't work, but this gives me a selection box under "gnome-volume-control > Input" which lets me choose either Line-in, Microphone 2 or Microphone 1.

[Expired for alsa-driver (Ubuntu) because there has been no activity for 60 days.]

i can't turn off the internal mic no matter if i select line-in in pavucontrol or alsamixer i still get an input from the internal mic...
this is on ubuntu 10.04 with
 Audio device: Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) HD Audio
alsa-base 1.0.22.1+dfsg-0ubu
alsa-utils 1.0.22-0ubuntu5

The only solution to make microphone work is to install linux-backports-modules-alsa-generic...

Just go to:

Menu / System / Administration / Synaptic Package Manager

And search and mark for installation:

linux-backports-modules-alsa-generic

tip: if you have multiple versions click on the first and read the description which should inform what name to install...

If after the reboot and mic mute is off, still does not work, just go to terminal and type:

sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf

and add or change the following:

options snd-hda-intel model=auto enable=yes

Then Ctrl+X, type Y to write and exit, reboot and mic will work.

Bye and have lots of fun with Ubuntu (the best).