diff --git a/pacsatsim.sh b/pacsatsim.sh
index 9388550d..7eb15337 100755
--- a/pacsatsim.sh
+++ b/pacsatsim.sh
@@ -41,7 +41,9 @@ fi
 if [[ $(arecord -l | grep "USB Audio Device") ]] ; then
   echo "USB Sound Card detected"
   soundcard=1
+  systemctl --user stop wireplumber
   amixer -c 2 set MicVolume 200
+  systemctl --user start wireplumber
 else
   echo "No USB Sound Card detected"
   soundcard=0