Howtos: Turn up the max volume in Ubuntu Linux
If you searched on Google, you will find a lot of postings asking why the max volume in Ubuntu is too low. I also struggled with this problem, but I figured it out by accident, while I was trying to get my microphone working (which is still not working, If I do, I will write another tutorial). So this post is yet another ubuntu howtos that I had to struggle with, so you don’t have to. (Maybe I should make a segment? hint hint nudge nudge)
Disclaimer: This tutorial may also work with other Linux distros.
The reason why the volume on Linux is too low because the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture automatically set the volume of the “Front” output to about 75. I don’t know why, so don’t ask me. I figure that the “Front” output is simlar to the “Wave” output in Windows XP. If you set the “Wave” output in Windows XP too low, you would also find that your master volume may decrease.
The “Front” output in Ubuntu is not as easy to get to as on Windows XP, but it’s not hard either. Follow these steps:
- Go into terminal
- Type alsamixer
- Use the Tab key to scroll to the playback section (see image)
- Find something called “Front” and turn it up all the way using the up arrow or the page up key.
- If you don’t have the Front option, turn up all settings to 100% and see if that helps.
Tada! This worked for me on 3 different computers so it should be working on yours as well. Now you can just leave the front setting alone and just use Ubuntu’s built in volume controller.
Hope this helps, and you’re welcome!
P.S. If this helped you, I wouldn’t mind if you digg it or something; if this doesn’t help you, visit our forum, and post your situation there, we will try to help as much as possible.
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Awesome, thats certainly the most easy way to do it. Struggled with this alot :{
Thanks alot.