couple of problems

[Bob Hemus]

1. trying to get gnome-sound-recorder to find mt microphone.  I'm using
an old Ensoniq audio PCI wavetable sound card.  When I start it with
either the drop-down menu under Applications or from a command line I
get a box that says, "Your audio capture settings are invalid.  Please
correct them in the Multimedia Settings".  I don't see or can't find
Multimedia Settings.

2.  I've been using a Best Data USB modem for a while.  It's supposed to
take incoming calls while online.  HaHaHa.  Anybody have a script or
program that might make that happen?  The BestData ad says they support
Linux, Bah Humbug!

Any help you wizards can supply I'll be forever grateful.
Thanks,
Bob