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See also How To Disable Annoying System Sounds

In the context of desktop/workstation computing, mixing refers to what is popularly-but-ambiguously known as 'setting the volume.

The Desktop mixer

To "change the volume" use the per-application and desktop mixer settings. Your application's "volume control" is usually readily apparent.

The overall desktop mixer is controlled through the speaker icon in your panel, typically in the upper-right quadrant. Clicking that icon shows a slider which you can drag to set the volume.

The net 'volume' to the speakers is determined by the sum of.

1. The individual applications's "volume setting", if it has one.
2. The "desktop mixer"

Both of these are independent of each other, and the physical amplitude setting of the speaker, which can further alter the percieved loudness of the sound in question.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT that you not alter the amplitude wheel on the speaker Altering this may have unexpected consequences including the emanation of very loud noises from the speakers as well as possible damage to the equipment, this is because each users's desktop mix settings are independent! Remember that Audio and Sound are not the same thing!

See Also

• Audio
• Sound
• Kinyo Speakers
• Wireless Speaker
• AudioMixing-old

Categories: AV, Hardware, Workstation

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