Thanks a lot for the really fast response. I will try to give you as much information as possible.
I'm using Ubuntu Edgy with the latest updates and no particular modifications to the sound configuration files. The sound comes from an ICH6 Family High Definition Audio Controller, as reported by the device manager. -- Sound card noise during VoIP https://launchpad.net/bugs/82324 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs