I've recently installed Linux Mint 22.2, and while most things are functioning well, I'm running into some serious audio issues. My system recognizes the connection between my ARC B580 and my TV, and I've set my TV as the default audio output. I was able to get some sound working by running a couple of commands: "aplay -D plughw:1,3 /usr/share/sounds/alsa/Front_Center.wav" and "speaker-test -D plughw:1,3 -c 2".
I'm using Kernel 6.14.0-36, and I've updated the drivers for my ARC B580 from Intel's site and switched to the HWE Kernel as instructed. My motherboard is the Asus Prime B450M-A II.
I've tried using tools like pavucontrol and alsamixer, and I've even run several commands, including "pactl list short sinks" where I set the default output to 48. However, the audio status often shows as SUSPENDED. There was a moment when I managed to set it to RUNNING, but it didn't resolve my audio issues.
I also attempted to adjust the audio settings using the command "pactl set-sink-port alsa_output.pci-0000_0c_00.0.hdmi-stereo hdmi-output-0" and made some edits to the asoundrc file, but nothing helped. I've updated PipeWire and ALSA, and since this is a fresh install, everything else should be up to date. I'm feeling pretty lost and could use some guidance to troubleshoot this audio issue effectively!
3 Answers
You might want to check your audio outputs again. Sometimes, the settings can get tangled up. Try running `inxi -Aa` to get detailed audio info and share that here. It could help identify if there's an issue with the driver or device itself. Also, ensure that PipeWire is configured properly as it's been known to handle HDMI audio better in some setups.
It looks like you're doing a lot of the right things already! If you have the option, try switching back to PulseAudio temporarily to see if the issue persists. Sometimes, mixing PipeWire and PulseAudio can cause conflicts. Lastly, ensure your HDMI cable is sound; a faulty cable could also be the culprit!
Have you tried using the command `pacmd list-sinks` to check your sink settings? If it shows your HDMI sink, you can set it as the fallback audio directly from there. If all else fails, you might consider reinstalling PipeWire as sometimes a fresh install cleans up lingering configuration issues. Good luck!
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