Starting about a month ago, I started getting lots of crackling audio in games. Not sure what the issue is. It tends to be with loud noises, almost sounds like clipping.

Anyone else had this?

Edit: Fixed by installing realtime-privileges (arch) and adding my user to the realtime group

  • just_another_person@lemmy.worldEnglish
    71·
    2 days ago

    Your output is too high. Turn off any boosted audio settings, and take your volume down about 10%, or at least the mixer for the specific output for whatever game you’re playing.

    • ogeist@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      2 days ago

      Note that depending on your setup (please provide more info when asking for help) your audio might not be limited. In some cases you can set your volume way above 100%.

      Additionally in some applications you need to set the hz frequency that the program is running in Proton search for: PULSE_LATENCY_MSEC=30, 60 or 90