Subject: Re: [linux-audio-dev] How does one alter the main mixer volume (or any other mixer level) in ALSA from a command line (via a simple system call)?
From: Josh Green (jgreen_AT_users.sourceforge.net)
Date: Thu Mar 06 2003 - 08:44:54 EET
On Wed, 2003-03-05 at 21:02, Ivica Bukvic wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I have this small question:
>
> Is it possible (I presume it is) to alter mixer settings in Alsa by
> invoking some kind of a system call using shell (i.e. how the RME hdsp
> can have its stuff altered)?
>
> If so, what is the range of values that describe the loudest and softest
> levels?
>
> Finally, are these levels standardized?
>
> Any help on this matter is greatly appreciated! Thank you! Sincerely,
>
> Ico
>
> P.S. Apologies for cross-posting.
I believe amixer is what you want. It comes in the alsa-utils package.
BTW this is probably off topic for alsa-devel, though I'm sure you are
forgiven :) Cheers.
Josh Green
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