I had the same problem you describe. AudioManager has worked for me. If you're interested, it's available at the Android Market.
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/att...1&d=1291793927
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/and...oid-app-2.html QR codes for AudioManager and AudioManagerPro. I hope it works out for you. :)

