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Playing sound file in Raspberry PI
#Installaing Driver
sudo apt-get install alsa-utils
#Loading driver module
sudo modprobe snd_bcm2835
#Pointing output port to analog output.
# sudo amixer cset numid=3 <n>
# Where <n> is the required interface : 0=auto, 1=analog, 2=hdmi. To force the Raspberry Pi to use the analog output :
sudo amixer cset numid=3 1
# Getting a sample audio file
sudo wget http://www.freespecialeffects.co.uk/soundfx/sirens/police_s.wav
#Playing the file
sudo aplay police_s.wav
Reference:
http://www.raspberrypi-spy.co.uk/2012/06/raspberry-pi-speakers-analog-sound-test
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