Microphone Input Also Picks Up System Sounds on Linux (Arthuria MiniFuse2)

Arturia Mini Fuse 2 Audio Interface: Microphone Input Also Picks Up System Sounds on Linux (Zorin OS)

The Arturia Mini Fuse 2 is a compact and versatile audio interface that allows you to connect your microphone, headphones, and computer. However, if you're using it on a Linux distribution like Zorin OS, you might encounter an issue where the microphone input also picks up system sounds.

Understanding the Issue

When using the Arturia Mini Fuse 2 on Linux, the microphone input may capture system sounds due to how the audio interface is recognized and managed by the operating system. This can result in unwanted noise and feedback in your recordings.

Potential Solutions

There are a few potential solutions to this issue:

• Adjust audio settings: You can try adjusting the audio settings in your Linux distribution to exclude the microphone input from system sound capture.
• Use a different audio interface: If adjusting the audio settings doesn't work, you may need to consider using a different audio interface that is better supported by Linux.
• Use a virtual audio device: You can create a virtual audio device using software like PulseAudio or Jack to separate the microphone input from the system sounds.

Configuring PulseAudio

One potential solution is to configure PulseAudio to exclude the microphone input from system sound capture. Here's how to do it:

1. Open a terminal and enter the following command to install pavucontrol: sudo apt install pavucontrol
2. Launch pavucontrol and go to the "Input Devices" tab.
3. Select the Arturia Mini Fuse 2 as the input device.
4. In the "Port" dropdown, select "Microphone (unplugged)".
5. Go to the "Configuration" tab and select a profile that excludes the microphone input from system sound capture, such as "Analog Stereo Output".

Configuring Jack

Another potential solution is to use Jack to create a virtual audio device that separates the microphone input from the system sounds. Here's how to do it:

1. Open a terminal and enter the following command to install qjackctl: sudo apt install qjackctl
2. Launch qjackctl and start the Jack server.
3. Create a new patchbay that separates the microphone input from the system sounds.
4. Connect the microphone input to your recording software and the system sounds to your speakers or headphones.

References

• Type: Online Resources Title: Arturia Mini Fuse 2 Audio Interface URL: https://www.arturia.com/products/hardware-synths/minifuse2/overview
• Type: Online Resources Title: PulseAudio URL: https://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/PulseAudio/
• Type: Online Resources Title: Jack Audio Connection Kit URL: https://jackaudio.org/

By following these steps, you should be able to use the Arturia Mini Fuse 2 audio interface with your microphone and headphones on Linux, without the microphone input picking up system sounds.