diff --git a/i3pystatus/alsa.py b/i3pystatus/alsa.py
index 9287952..ecfaa14 100644
--- a/i3pystatus/alsa.py
+++ b/i3pystatus/alsa.py
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ class ALSA(IntervalModule):
     format_muted = None
     mixer = "Master"
     mixer_id = 0
-    card = 0
+    card = -1
     channel = 0
     increment = 5