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Proton crackling audio (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by KindredAffiliate@lemmy.world to c/linux_gaming@lemmy.world
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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

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[-] just_another_person@lemmy.world -1 points 2 weeks 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.

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