How can I permanently set the master volume level?

Question

Previously in Ubuntu, up until version 11.04, once I set the master volume to a level, it stays that way (regardless if I turn the machine off and back on) until I manually change it. Apparently, in version 11.10, there is a default master volume setting. No matter what I set my volume to, when I reboot the system, it always returns to that default setting (which for my tastes is a trifle too loud). Is there any way to change that default setting to the setting that I wish (about 50%)?

Answer 1

Have you tried using alsamixer (man page) and alsactl (man page)? They are command line tool for alsa.

I usually just type: alsamixer, and when I'm done, alsactl store.
You may need to use sudo alsamixer and sudo alsactl store. May. Not neccessarily.

Answer 2

The following solved the problem for me (Ubuntu 12.04):

rm -r ~/.pulse ~/.pulse-cookie