Hi I am new to Linux. Just installed Zorin Core on Windows 10 Lenovo Ideapad. I have the GEForce NVidia card working. Whenever I record my voice it sounds scratchy upon output. I also need dictation ability but really don't trust anything from Google. Please share your experience.
I have followed all of the steps in the tutorial. Nothing has helped. I realize I should have grabbed the Zorin drivers during the installation process but I didn't. Secure Boot has been disabled in the bios.
Hi and welcome. When you stated you should have installed the drivers at install, do you mean the nvidia driver or the option to install media codecs? It is still possible to do that post install but not at my machine right now. Out of curiosity, what comes back in the terminal after entering:
sudo lshw -C sound
and post back the results please.
Hi and thanks. I am just learning how to function in Zorin. I have no experience with Linux and I am struggling a bit. I meant the nvidia driver.
What I really need is a teacher. The tutorials are good. I need to understand what relates to what from a Windows user perspective.
Here is what I got back from the terminal:
chaos@amy-Z710:~$ sudo lshw -C sound
[sudo] password for chaos:
*-multimedia:0
description: Audio device
product: Xeon E3-1200 v3/4th Gen Core Processor HD Audio Controller
vendor: Intel Corporation
physical id: 3
bus info: pci@0000:00:03.0
logical name: card0
logical name: /dev/snd/controlC0
logical name: /dev/snd/hwC0D0
logical name: /dev/snd/pcmC0D3p
logical name: /dev/snd/pcmC0D7p
logical name: /dev/snd/pcmC0D8p
version: 06
width: 64 bits
clock: 33MHz
capabilities: pm msi pciexpress bus_master cap_list
configuration: driver=snd_hda_intel latency=0
resources: irq:32 memory:d1610000-d1613fff
*-usb:2
description: Video
product: Lenovo EasyCamera
vendor: Generic
physical id: 5
bus info: usb@3:5
version: 8.27
serial: 200901010001
capabilities: usb-2.00
configuration: driver=uvcvideo maxpower=500mA speed=480Mbit/s
*-multimedia:1
description: Audio device
product: 8 Series/C220 Series Chipset High Definition Audio Controller
vendor: Intel Corporation
physical id: 1b
bus info: pci@0000:00:1b.0
logical name: card1
logical name: /dev/snd/controlC1
logical name: /dev/snd/hwC1D0
logical name: /dev/snd/pcmC1D0c
logical name: /dev/snd/pcmC1D0p
version: 05
width: 64 bits
clock: 33MHz
capabilities: pm msi pciexpress bus_master cap_list
configuration: driver=snd_hda_intel latency=0
resources: irq:33 memory:d1614000-d1617fff
installing ubuntu-restricted-extras now.
how do I activate them?
Thanks so much.
Once you have installed ubuntu-restricted-extras, all you need to do is restart, and they should be loaded.
How is your microphone plugged in and connected? And what is the device in question, regarding the microphone (and the computer, for that matter. More info never hurt anyone 
)? And has this microphone been tested and working properly on other systems?
Installed. I tried the sound and video recording again for mp3 I can select mp3 but recording not starting. It says it recorded something but it didn't. Any ideas?
The mic is built into the Lenovo ideapad. it worked well when I was running Windows 10. I was using the beta test version to dictate in Libre Office. I was hoping to have that back again. Thanks for your input.
What is the output of
aplay -l && arecord -l
when entered in terminal?
Please disable fast startup in Windows if it is enabled and also fast boot in your BIOS.
Which Lenovo Ideapad is it (name of your computer model)?
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Other than scratchy microphone, is sound input/output working OK? i.e. are speakers, headphone OK.
You could have a play around with alsamixer settings. In terminal type:
alsamixer
In alsamixer, hit F6 to list/select soundcards.
If more than one soundcard listed, select the non-HDMI soundcard.
Then in alsamixer hit F5 to show All sound channels and post screenshot.
You can have a play with unmuting any mic channels (showing as MM), by selecting with arrow keys, then hit "M" to unmute.
You could also play with [loopback-mode] channel settings, assuming that channel is shown.
I have a gut feeling that your Intel soundcard/s may require a later kernel than 6.8, but answers regarding Ideapad model and age may help understanding.
Hi, Before we go any further, first start Software Updater (Menu | System | Software Updater) and click on 'Stop' and a new button appears, 'Settings'. Settings opens on the middle tab of 5 tabs. Move to the left most tab for Software sources. You probably have your country server listed there. Click on the drop-down arrow to the right of the named server and change this to 'Main Server', you will need to enter your login password to elevate you to 'root' (Administrator) to make the change, then using the terminal after making the change enter:
sudo update && sudo upgrade
Once finished restart your computer. Just like that other OS, after installing anything new, reboot your machine. Additipnally before installing new applications it is best to run the update command, so that if there is a kernel update you will ensure you get the latest software that matches the kernel.
You would benefit from downloading the Unofficial Manual I wrote for Zorin 17 Core from here:
Welcome to the Forum!
Because you use an Nvidia Card, I would suggest to switch to X11/Xorg if not already done (You can check that in Settings>About).
To switch, go to the Login Screen (not the Lock Screen). Simply reboot for that. On the Login screen, click on Your Profile so that the Password Field appears. when it is appeared, You should see a Gear Icon in the bottom right Corner. Click on it and choose the Option ''Zorin Desktop on Xorg''.
That is not so bad. You can install them after the Installation, too. there are 2 Ways:
- Go to the ''Additional Drivers'' Tab in Software & Updates. there You should find a List with Nvidia Drivers.
- Open the Terminal and type
sudo apt install nvidia-driver-[Version-Number] nvidia-dkms-[Version-Number]to install a Driver. Replace[Version-Number]with the Number of the Driver suits to Your Card. For Example:sudo apt install nvidia-driver-550 nvidia-dkms-550
Beneath these, You can find in the Software Store more Codecs. Open it, scroll down to the End and click on the ''Codecs'' Button.
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Z710 I believe is what you may be asking.
I have followed your steps however the command for the terminal was not found. OI am restarting the pc anyhow. I will definitely download your Manuals
Thank you
The command for the terminal is
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
No, that was not was I meant. Please copy this command and enter it in terminal (press ctrl+shift+v or use the right-click of the mouse>paste) then make a screenshot and post it here.
aplay -l && arecord -l
With this command your soundcard driver is shown.
Just enter the word 'terminal' in menu search bar (without the quote signs) and press enter to launch the terminal. After you enter a sudo command you will need to enter your login password.
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