If the master is at max and the speakers at 0 and you still hear sound then its the speakers at fault or they are overloaded as Linux tends to amplify the signal more than windows
This is the case. So, it is a normal behavior?
]]>If it didn't work this way, why would we put mute buttons anyway?
]]>FYI, i have ALC888 Audio controller and using alsa.
]]>On one of my systems, I experience this. I think of the volume levels on this machine kind of like a backloght that doesn't black out. There is a difference to this machine between the volume levels (like setting brightness levels) which can go high or low but not off, and the mute function (like hitting the monitor power) which turns off the volume altogether.
Why this one machine works markedly different than my others, I have no idea. I think you might have to learn to use the mute button.
On an unfamiliar machine, I have to always play with the mixer to figure out which one actually puts out the sound to the desired jack. I have one that has a built in speaker, but it doesn't work under linux. It doubles as a mic and output, so I have to use a headset to hear what's playing.
I use alsa. All master volumes are at 100%.
This might be the reason, because unless the output is turned off, or is not the right output jack, sound will most likely come through. I'm surmising this is the case.
]]>I use alsa. All masrter volumes are at 100%.
Do you use alsaequal? I have noticed that it bypasses the PCM and so I have to use the master volume when it is enabled.
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