KMix usage is straightforward. Every mixer device that your soundcard provides is represented by a volume slider. Mono devices have a single slider, stereo devices can have either one or two sliders, depending on your choice. Additionally there is a panning slider at the bottom of the KMix window. If you have more than one soundcard, a list will be displayed on the top of the window, where you can choose between your soundcards.
The Window has three sections with soundcard controls:
Output: This holds the controls that are most likely playback related, like the "Master" volume control. |
Input: This holds all controls that are most likely record related, like "Capture". |
Switches: This holds all controls, that allows only to switch some functionality ON or OFF (like "Mic Boost (+20dB)"), and multiple-choice controls (like "Microphone Select: Mic1 or Mic2"). |
Besides volumes controls, KMix also features LED's. The general coloring rule is:
Green: A LED dealing with playback |
Red: A LED dealing with recording |
Yellow: A LED dealing with special soundcard capabilities |