[linux-audio-user] USB center channel

[Clemens Ladisch]

bryce wrote:
> I tried a couple of months ago to get USB sound working( headset + mic).
> And during the system bootup, the headset would work as headphones(
> unitl i unplugged the device). But not the mic.
>
> Does usb sound even including handling mic info?

>From the computer's point of view, the mic is just a generic capture
device, just like the headphones are a generic playback device.

> And if so, does alsa need any extra configuration to get this working?

In theory, no.  But many devices do not conform to the USB audio
specification.


What exactly does "not work" mean?

What are the contents of /proc/asound/cardX/stream0 and the output of
"lsusb -v"?


Regards,
Clemens