At first, I was having trouble with Mumble V1.3.0 on Raspbian. When I first tried it on 21Jul2020, it was easily available through Raspbian's standard repository through the usual and customary installation means, and after installation it LOOKED exactly right. All of the menus were present and seemed to offer and respond to my input exactly as I would expect.
However, I NEVER heard any sound of any type from Mumble. I tried both of the obvious means of connecting speakers or headsets (the HDMI connector thru my TV and the tiny earphone jack). In each case, I heard sound from all of my other apps as expected, but never from Mumble. I tried everything I could think of, diddling with all of the menus and every one of the myriad interfaces offered within Mumble's "Audio Wizard".
This was disappointing, because Mumble is such a helpful accessory to Linux Air Combat, and the primary focus of online "meet-ups" to arrange shared flights.
Fortunately, it's easy to find a practical solution: I just used the free, well-known "mumla" app on my android phone to communicate with other LAC players by connecting with LAC's free Mumble Server at AskMisterWizard.com. That approach made it necessary for me to select the proper Mumble channel manually according to our selected Realm, Mission, and Team, but that really isn't difficult.
I've heard that iPhone users have a similar option with some other Mumble-compatible app they could use from their phones.
Last edit: bbosen 2024-01-26
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Update from 14Aug2020: I bought two more Raspberry Pi computers (2GB model this time) and enjoyed easier success hearing voices through Mumble. Configuring audio output met with success with these options from Mumble's "Audio Wizard", selecting them from the prominent drop-down menus:
I think that approach will work for almost everybody that gets this generation of hardware and wants to hear Mumble audio through a TV or monitor with built-in speakers connected through an HDMI interface.
Remember, however, that the Raspberry Pi HAS NO PROVISION FOR AUDIO INPUT unless you add an additional USB headset, USB microphone, or USB sound card with connected headset.
Last edit: bbosen 2023-02-06
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Important note: Current models of the Raspberry Pi (Model 4B and Model 400) do NOT have any hardware for microphones. The tiny little jack that LOOKS like it might support headsets with microphones is actually for composite video and audio OUTPUT, but there is no provision for audio input.
Accordingly, if you want to use Mumble like most other LAC players, you will be able to HEAR ongoing conversations, but you won't be able to speak unless you purchase a USB microphone, or a USB headset, or a USB audio adapter with connected headset.
Without that extra USB audio hardware, the best option is to LISTEN via Mumble so you can hear voice messages from others, but TRANSMIT through LAC's built-in, text-based, Morse Code Radio. Here's a YouTube Video clip from Feb2023 with an example:
Another option: We've just figured out a very clever new hack so you can use your cell phone as your Mumble Microphone! Take a look at THIS thread from our "LAC and Mumble" forum:
Yet another option for audio input to Mumble on the Raspberry Pi:
It's true that the Raspberry Pi has no hardware in support of a traditional microphone, but it DOES support BlueTooth and is compatible with most low-cost bluetooth headphones, bluetooth speakers, and bluetooth microphones. The Pi's standard operating system supports use of any of these devices according to the usual "pairing" and "connecting" Bluetooth processes, and once a bluetooth sound device has been paired and connected, Mumble's "Configure"->"Audio Wizard" menu will prominently display the associated bluetooth hardware for use in your voice communication. It's usually quite easy to get Mumble working with a Bluetooth headset/microphone on the Raspberry Pi, resulting in splendid interplayer voice communication among LAC players participating online.
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At first, I was having trouble with Mumble V1.3.0 on Raspbian. When I first tried it on 21Jul2020, it was easily available through Raspbian's standard repository through the usual and customary installation means, and after installation it LOOKED exactly right. All of the menus were present and seemed to offer and respond to my input exactly as I would expect.
However, I NEVER heard any sound of any type from Mumble. I tried both of the obvious means of connecting speakers or headsets (the HDMI connector thru my TV and the tiny earphone jack). In each case, I heard sound from all of my other apps as expected, but never from Mumble. I tried everything I could think of, diddling with all of the menus and every one of the myriad interfaces offered within Mumble's "Audio Wizard".
This was disappointing, because Mumble is such a helpful accessory to Linux Air Combat, and the primary focus of online "meet-ups" to arrange shared flights.
Fortunately, it's easy to find a practical solution: I just used the free, well-known "mumla" app on my android phone to communicate with other LAC players by connecting with LAC's free Mumble Server at AskMisterWizard.com. That approach made it necessary for me to select the proper Mumble channel manually according to our selected Realm, Mission, and Team, but that really isn't difficult.
I've heard that iPhone users have a similar option with some other Mumble-compatible app they could use from their phones.
Last edit: bbosen 2024-01-26
Update from 14Aug2020: I bought two more Raspberry Pi computers (2GB model this time) and enjoyed easier success hearing voices through Mumble. Configuring audio output met with success with these options from Mumble's "Audio Wizard", selecting them from the prominent drop-down menus:
I think that approach will work for almost everybody that gets this generation of hardware and wants to hear Mumble audio through a TV or monitor with built-in speakers connected through an HDMI interface.
Remember, however, that the Raspberry Pi HAS NO PROVISION FOR AUDIO INPUT unless you add an additional USB headset, USB microphone, or USB sound card with connected headset.
Last edit: bbosen 2023-02-06
Important note: Current models of the Raspberry Pi (Model 4B and Model 400) do NOT have any hardware for microphones. The tiny little jack that LOOKS like it might support headsets with microphones is actually for composite video and audio OUTPUT, but there is no provision for audio input.
Accordingly, if you want to use Mumble like most other LAC players, you will be able to HEAR ongoing conversations, but you won't be able to speak unless you purchase a USB microphone, or a USB headset, or a USB audio adapter with connected headset.
Without that extra USB audio hardware, the best option is to LISTEN via Mumble so you can hear voice messages from others, but TRANSMIT through LAC's built-in, text-based, Morse Code Radio. Here's a YouTube Video clip from Feb2023 with an example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UUvm0qujm4&list=PL1IYes9MY6lIp5aM0tAVE9u853Pk9dSpR&index=6
Last edit: bbosen 2023-02-06
Another option: We've just figured out a very clever new hack so you can use your cell phone as your Mumble Microphone! Take a look at THIS thread from our "LAC and Mumble" forum:
https://sourceforge.net/p/linuxaircombat/discussion/mumbleandlac/thread/20b64fa389/
Yet another option for audio input to Mumble on the Raspberry Pi:
It's true that the Raspberry Pi has no hardware in support of a traditional microphone, but it DOES support BlueTooth and is compatible with most low-cost bluetooth headphones, bluetooth speakers, and bluetooth microphones. The Pi's standard operating system supports use of any of these devices according to the usual "pairing" and "connecting" Bluetooth processes, and once a bluetooth sound device has been paired and connected, Mumble's "Configure"->"Audio Wizard" menu will prominently display the associated bluetooth hardware for use in your voice communication. It's usually quite easy to get Mumble working with a Bluetooth headset/microphone on the Raspberry Pi, resulting in splendid interplayer voice communication among LAC players participating online.