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@@ -30,6 +30,15 @@ Available audio output drivers are:
``device=<device>``
Sets the device name. For ac3 output via S/PDIF, use an "iec958" or
"spdif" device, unless you really know how to set it correctly.
+ ``mixer-device=<device>``
+ Set the mixer device used with ``--no-softvol`` (default: ``default``).
+ ``mixer-name=<name>``
+ Set the name of the mixer element (default: ``Master``). This is for
+ example ``PCM`` or ``Master``.
+ ``mixer-index=<number>``
+ Set the index of the mixer channel (default: 0). Consider the output
+ "``amixer scontrols``", then the index is the number that follows the
+ name of the element.
.. note::
@@ -47,7 +56,9 @@ Available audio output drivers are:
``<mixer-device>``
Sets the audio mixer device (default: ``/dev/mixer``).
``<mixer-channel>``
- Sets the audio mixer channel (default: ``pcm``).
+ Sets the audio mixer channel (default: ``pcm``). Other valid values
+ include **vol, pcm, line**. For a complete list of options look for
+ ``SOUND_DEVICE_NAMES`` in ``/usr/include/linux/soundcard.h``.
``jack``
JACK (Jack Audio Connection Kit) audio output driver