Hi, We've been trying to write an implementation of javax.sound.sampled.Mixer(and the associated classes: SourceDataLine, TargetDataLine, Clip, and Port) that uses pulseaudio as a backend. So far, SourceDataLine, TargetDataLine and Clip are working (somewhat, there are still issues that need to be fixed), but we're not sure how to approach Port. From the java API: "Ports are simple lines for input or output of audio to or from audio devices. Common examples of ports that act as source lines (mixer inputs) include the microphone, line input, and CD-ROM drive. Ports that act as target lines (mixer outputs) include the speaker, headphone, and line output. You can access port using a Port.Info object." Ports should have an open() and close() method, and ideally they should also support volume and mute controls. There currently is an implementation of Port in openjdk that uses alsa to enumerate the devices that could connect to the sound system, and implement the required methods. We were wondering whether there's anything in the pulseaudio API that could be used to do something similar, and, if not, how problematic using the old version of Port(that uses alsa directly) with our mixer that uses pulseaudio is. Thank you, Ioana Ivan
