diff --git a/sound/pci/lx6464es/lx6464es.c b/sound/pci/lx6464es/lx6464es.c
index c0f0c34..f9c3e86 100644
--- a/sound/pci/lx6464es/lx6464es.c
+++ b/sound/pci/lx6464es/lx6464es.c
@@ -899,7 +899,7 @@
 	return changed;
 }
 
-static struct snd_kcontrol_new lx_control_playback_switch = {
+static const struct snd_kcontrol_new lx_control_playback_switch = {
 	.iface = SNDRV_CTL_ELEM_IFACE_MIXER,
 	.name = "PCM Playback Switch",
 	.index = 0,