Re: [Alsa-user] Mic not working with arecord on RedHat el5

[Clemens L. <cla...@go...>]

Saleem Hasan wrote:
> I found that although aplay was working on my computer, arecord was not. I
> played back the wav files provided with the linux distribution for various
> system beeps and sounds. I am able to navigate through the alsamixer
> screen using tab, space, etc in order to select the mic, capture, mic
> boost, master and other settings but arecord still does not record. I have
> used the alsamixer -vv and the vu meter either stays at 0% or varies
> between 0-5% and the file when played back is only static. 

Try disabling "Headphone Jack Sense".


HTH
Clemens