[linux-audio-user] audiophile 2496 with Fedora Core 3

[Brad Fuller]

Michael Mossey wrote:

> The problem is that turning up different sliders did not result in any
> sound. There are also many choices and configurations of other things. I
> played with it for a while, then decided rather than try every single
> combination I would hope that someone could tell me how to get it working.
>
> Question: does it work "on the fly"?

Yes.
You don't have to exit alsamixer

Make sure the DAC1 and DAC2 are all the way up for playback - use the 
cursor keys to go left/right and use the up/dwn to change the settings.

I suggest using envy24control. It's easier to use.

> I.e., should sound come out while
> I'm running alsamixer, or do I have to quit it first?