How to Use PulseAudio

PulseAudio is an audio server system used by Linux distros, including Ubuntu and Arch. Many Linux applications require PulseAudio in order to play audio; if the audio server isn't installed, you'll either receive an error or lack of audio when playing a movie or song. You can use PulseAudio by default when playing media files by installing the appropriate PulseAudio files for your distro.

Instructions

1. Click the "Terminal" on the left-hand tool if you're using Ubuntu. Type:

   sudo apt-get install libasound2-plugins "pulseaudio-*" paman padevchooser paprefs pavucontrol pavumeter

   into the Terminal, then press "Enter." Type "Y" when prompted to authorize or deny the PulseAudio installation. The sound server will be installed onto your computer. Close the Terminal once the installation is complete.

2. Open the Terminal if you're using Arch and type "pacman -S pulseaudio," then press "Enter." Type "Y" when prompted to choose whether or not you want to install PulseAudio. Wait for the installation to finish, then close the Terminal.

3. Open either the Terminal and type:

   sudo apt-get install pulseaudio paprefs pulseaudio-module-jack pavucontrol paman alsa-tools-gui

   then press "Enter." Confirm that you want to install the audio server by typing "Y" when prompted, then close the window once installation has finished.

Resources

• PulseAudio