If it may help others: I added set-source-volume 1 170000
to my /etc/pulse/default.pa, so I don't have to reset the volume every time I log on. (And also remember to unset the "let Skype control volume automatically" option) http://myramblingsonprogramming.wordpress.com/2010/09/09/mic-volume-on- dell-xps-m1330-running-ubuntu-10-04/ -- internal mic capture very low volume when routed through pulseaudio https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/275998 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs