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rated 0 times [  1] [ 0]  / answers: 1 / hits: 1260  / 2 Years ago, thu, september 22, 2022, 12:37:14

I need a way to set mono audio output on my system.

I had used this solution before: Can I downmix stereo audio to mono?


pacmd load-module module-remap-sink sink_name=mono master=NAME_OF_AUDIO_SINK 
channels=2 channel_map=mono,mono

However, it stopped working when I upgraded to Kubuntu 22.10, presumably because it now uses PipeWire instead of PulseAudio. When I do pacmd list-sinks I get:

No PulseAudio daemon running, or not running as session daemon.


How can I do the same (downmix stereo audio output to mono) on PipeWire?


I found here a solution to a similar problem, but if I understand correctly that's for getting mono input. I want mono output.

Even better if I can easily switch it to mono/stereo using GUI, or set it to mono only when my stupid earphones are connected.


PS: They should really implement Mono Sound as a profile/configuration on System Settings > Audio, but oh well...


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I managed to make mono audio output work in PipeWire by installing EasyEffects equalizer.


sudo apt install easyeffects


  1. Output > Effects > Add Effect > Stereo Tools

  2. On Stereo Matrix tab, choose "Mono Sum L+R". "Stereo to Mid-Side" seems to work too.

  3. In Preferences, make sure to enable "Launch Service at System Startup".

  4. Create presets for "Mono" and "Stereo" if desired (optional).


EasyEffects - Downmix audio output to mono
EasyEffects - Launch service at system startup


[#152] Friday, September 23, 2022, 2 Years  [reply] [flag answer]
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