Audio pop when starting or ending playback
- PipeWire version (
pipewire --version
): 0.3.77 - Distribution and distribution version (
PRETTY_NAME
from/etc/os-release
): Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS - Desktop Environment: Gnome 42
- Kernel version (
uname -r
): 6.4.6-76060406-generic
Description of Problem:
Whenever I start or stop playback of any audio, for example a YouTube video in Firefox, I can hear a distinct short pop. I usually use Easy Effects to process my output using a convolver. The pop is more or less eliminated, though it can still be heard sometimes, when I remove all equalization. I tried switching to a graphic EQ instead of a convolver, and even switching to an entirely different software (JamesDSP), but they all reintroduce this popping noise. I'm not sure whether Pipewire is the place where I should post this issue, but I've had other crackling issues happen before in video games. I fixed that by forcing a default, min, max and quantum limit of 1024 in pipewire.conf. But this persistant popping noise has always remained.
How Reproducible:
On my end, it happens 2 out of 3 times I start or stop audio playback from YouTube or some other site/software.
Steps to Reproduce:
- Play or stop any audio playback
Actual Results:
A distinct pop sound whenever audio starts or ends
Expected Results:
A seamless transition between tracks