Comment 0 for bug 776964

Before installing Natty, had previously suffered with bug #593018 (only works after switching to another input setting and back) for several releases.

Now that I've installed Natty, the workaround no longer functions, I cannot get the mic input working regardless of how I manipulate the input settings via the sound preferences or alsamixer. This now blocks certain productive uses of the sound hardware (Skype calling, principally).

Would be interested to see if original reporter also has noted this so I shall subscribe him (perhaps he can test it with a Live distribution).