Files in this directory contains new mute feature for SB-16 mixer. If you mute Line-In, CD and MIC source now, only output path is disabled and recording path isn't touched. Next feature allow you disable Mic Auto-Gain-Control as option to snd-sb16 module: 'snd_mic_agc=0' disables AGC which is enabled by default. Install: cp sb16.c alsa-driver/cards cp mixer.c alsa-driver/lowlevel/sb - recompile and install now driver again .