Re: alsa sound problem

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On Mon, 2006-10-02 at 10:20 -0700, Bob wrote:
> 
> Lee Revell wrote:
> > On Mon, 2006-10-02 at 14:00 +0300, Martin Ivanov wrote:
> >> Hello!
> >> I am running Slackware Linux 10.2 with kernel 2.4.31
> >> My question is as follows:
> >> When I listen to music for example in xine or any other player, no other sound application is able to run, for example if I am listening to music and someone try to call me in skype, he can not do that. I have noticed that at X shoutdown alsa complains about being unable to open slave.
> >> In windows one can play several sound applications simultaneously. I do not believe it is impossible in Slackware.
> >> I would be thankful if you suggest me some solution.
> >> I thank you in advance.
> >>
> > 
> > Your ALSA version is probably too old.  This should work by default in
> > ALSA 1.0.9 or later.
> 
> I _thought_ I'd asked the same question in regard to my newly installed 
> soundcard and was told about all the different programs which don't play 
> nicely with ALSA. However, I am running ALSA 1.0.9b and I WAS getting 
> multiple input via my cheap builtin motherboard soundcard. But, with the 
> new card (maudio audiophile 2496) I get only one application at a time. 
> Just like the OP on this thread.
> 
> I think there is a minor config issue, but damned if I can figure out what.

You need a newer version than 1.0.9b to get automatic mixing with that
card.

Lee



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