> However when I plug a line-level audio signal into the > soundcard's 'mic' mini-jack and try to record a wav audio > file I get nothing. (I can hear the sound fine through the > headphones/laptop speakers). I've tried 'wavtools' and > 'ecasound' but when I try to play back the resulting wav > file using 'Alsaplayer' all I get is silence. Try qarecord. It's really great for a quick recording. Or audacity for instant editing the recorded signal. Best regards ce