[u-u] Audio diagnostic software

[Seneca Cunningham]

> On Sep 16, 2020, at 14:14, arocker at vex.net <arocker at Vex.Net> wrote:
> 
> 
> I'm trying to diagnose some audio problems on laptops; apparent failure to
> make a mic connection (3.5mm combined audio jack) and distorted sound
> being 2 major ones. Sites such as Skype have been some help, but I'd like
> to have some local diagnostic tools e.g. to indicate whether the machine
> can even see the mic.
> 
> Has anyone any suggestions for Open Source diagnostic tools?

First off, assuming it’s the Pinebook Pro, what position is the UART switch on the mainboard[1]?  Status of the privacy switch[2]?  Alsamixer output?

[1] https://wiki.pine64.org/index.php?title=Pinebook_Pro_Troubleshooting_Guide#Sound
[2] https://wiki.pine64.org/index.php?title=Pinebook_Pro#Microphones <https://wiki.pine64.org/index.php?title=Pinebook_Pro#Microphones>

Seneca
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