Debian-minimal template for sys-audio

[dom0]

@SteveC

my output is “Dummy Output.”

My sys-audio displays the same output uness I perform the procedure outlined in my earlier post:

@dom0

However, in order for it to work, I need to make it startup, then shutdown, then startup, then shutdown, and then startup a third time. Otherwise, it does not recognize the audio device as being attached.

Each time I start QubesOS on my Librem 14, I run the following script:

#!/bin/bash

qvm-start --quiet sys-audio
qvm-shutdown --wait sys-audio
qvm-start --quiet sys-audio
qvm-shutdown --wait sys-audio
qvm-start --quiet sys-audio
sleep 3
qvm-run --pass-io sys-audio "amixer sset Master 0%"

This is also important:

@dom0

When creating a non-disposable sys-audio qube, there appears to be an unpredictable number of startups and shutdowns needed before it recognizes the audio device as being attached.

If you have opted for a disposable sys-audio, then I would recommend testing my hypothesis. I did this by starting sys-audio and using the pavucontrol package to check if “Dummy Output” changed to “Built-in Audio Analog Stereo” or not. If not, shutdown sys-audio and try again. If your sys-audio is non-disposable, then it might be unpredictable like my experience.

Hopefully this is helpful. Otherwise, maybe someone else could share their experiences.