Installing/Configuring ALSA Sound Modules In Debian

GonzoJohn writes "Linux Orbit explains how: "A very common question that comes up when trying Debian GNU/Linux is how the heck do you get Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (a.k.a. ALSA) sound modules set up properly? In this HOWTO we'll show you how to compile and install the ALSA kernel modules, and then setup things using the ALSA Debian script so that modules are automatically loaded and unloaded, and your mixer levels are saved and restored on boot up. Here are some things you'll need to have before you start this HOWTO""

Comments

Nice Article. Audio in general

[billstewart]

I've just installed Mandrake, and I need to decide which of the El-Cheapo Pretends-To-Be-Soundblaster-Compatible audio cards I've got I should install, so the timing is really convenient for me. The ALSA folks rock, compared to the quality of driver support for soundcards on Linux in the past.

I'm also evaluating getting a better audio card, but I've had trouble finding decent documentation, even on the boxes - sure, everything does eight-dimensional 12-in-1 audio output, but what's I'm more interested in is the quality of the A/D converter, so when I input sound from analog media (my old vinyl disks and analog tapes) it doesn't lose more than necessary. Are there chipsets to avoid, or to hunt around for?