Tons of game glitches since my return

[The Fugitive]

Nothing sounded out of the ordinary to me. The first 10 seconds or so the detonations were quite, but as the ack closed in they got louder. At the 45 second mark you take a hit, but it all sounded normal.

[Flyboy56]

Okay I did hit record after remembering. I’ll try and remember before an approach next time

[icepac]

I hear that in ground vehicles near strats.   

The puffy ack is deafening and I don't see a way to turn it down a little or at all.

I believe it's some echo applied.

[Flyboy56]

I hear that in ground vehicles near strats.   

The puffy ack is deafening and I don't see a way to turn it down a little or at all.

I believe it's some echo applied.

YES! So the echo eventually turns into a “drumming” sound but always sometimes crackles in and out or just no sounds. When the puffy goes off as I drop bombs the bombs make no noise nor does the puffy ack going off. I recorded some more just need to get them attached after checking. And again this doesn’t happen at ALL with hell let loose when artillery and tank rounds go off around me

[Animl-AW]

This is machine specific

Fugi didn’t hear it in film because his sound and mix is working properly.

If you want to capture the problem on video do it with a screen capture video. The FV just tells it what sound to play. It won’t capture your problem on other machines.

Things to try
Disable any effects applied by Windows in sound settings
Disable nvidia digital audio if you use nvidia
If you have two sound cards, onboard and pci, disable one.
Is the machine properly cooled?
Windows xbox bar can cause issues, you can try to disable or remove that.

[Eagler]

Game might not be perfect but it sounds playable..

The famous DCS has a bug in vr where you can stand up in the cockpit putting your head in the slipstream with the wind pounding your eardrums..and this is a known vr bug on all machines..

Eagler

[Animl-AW]

Game might not be perfect but it sounds playable..

The famous DCS has a bug in vr where you can stand up in the cockpit putting your head in the slipstream with the wind pounding your eardrums..and this is a known vr bug on all machines..

Eagler

I don’t think thats a bug. Hiw 3D sound works.

[Flyboy56]

This is a bit longer of a film but i started recording right when I hit puffy on a strat. On my end I hear nothing but my engines roaring and on and off the puffy ack makes sound. I'm copy and pasting the Brief description of the gaming computer build I purchased just so you have a better idea of what it has in it on a basic level.

Aurora Max Gaming Tower PC- Intel Core i5 12th Gen, RTX 3060 12GB 192 Bits, 32GB RGB Ram, 512GB Nvme, 4TB HDD, 27 Inch 165HZ Monitor, RGB Keyboard Mouse, Headphone, Liquid Cooling, Webcam, Win 11

I attempted the uninstall technique on the sound cards again, but I have to mention again these issues don't happen in other games like Hell Let Loose or Battlefield on this PC. It just seems like it can't be my machine if other games with higher quality graphics and sounds doesn't have this happen. Is this a case of lower quality creating issues on a sound card?

[Animl-AW]

This is a bit longer of a film but i started recording right when I hit puffy on a strat. On my end I hear nothing but my engines roaring and on and off the puffy ack makes sound. I'm copy and pasting the Brief description of the gaming computer build I purchased just so you have a better idea of what it has in it on a basic level.

Aurora Max Gaming Tower PC- Intel Core i5 12th Gen, RTX 3060 12GB 192 Bits, 32GB RGB Ram, 512GB Nvme, 4TB HDD, 27 Inch 165HZ Monitor, RGB Keyboard Mouse, Headphone, Liquid Cooling, Webcam, Win 11

I attempted the uninstall technique on the sound cards again, but I have to mention again these issues don't happen in other games like Hell Let Loose or Battlefield on this PC. It just seems like it can't be my machine if other games with higher quality graphics and sounds doesn't have this happen. Is this a case of lower quality creating issues on a sound card?

Well, as mentioned, you seem to be the only one with this issue. So it almist has to be seen as machine spacific.

I could be wrong but I think FMOD was first used 2016. (?) Thats not that old for sound files.

No matter what, its not wise to run more than one sound card. You can disable one either in device manager or bios. You can always enable it if that doesn’t fix it

The drumming sound could be a sound file freezing until it times out on file size, conflict.

I didn’t read the whole thread, but if you have 2 sound cards we need to disable one before moving on. This would be the oddity of your machine.

Again, nvidia digital audio is rarely needed but can cause conflicts. It can be disabled.

I see it as AH just triggering an already existing conflict.

BTW your machine is just fine.

Do you gear the same thing no matter if you use headphones or speakers?

[Animl-AW]

Looking into this issue further
A conflict can cause game audio to freeze, stutter, or buzz, often preceding a system crash. This can be due to various issues, from outdated drivers and software conflicts to overheating and hardware problems.

Driver and software conflicts
Update all relevant drivers. Use the manufacturer's website (for your motherboard, audio card, and graphics card) to download and install the latest audio, chipset, and video drivers.
Check for Windows updates. Ensure your operating system is fully up to date, as this can fix compatibility issues.

Remove driver remnants. If you suspect a bad driver update, use a tool like Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to completely remove your graphics drivers. Then, download a clean copy from the manufacturer's website.

Disable audio enhancements. In Windows, go to Sound Settings > Sound Control Panel (under "Related Settings"). On the "Playback" tab, right-click your default device, go to "Properties" > "Enhancements," and check the box for "Disable all enhancements".

Disable exclusive mode. In the same "Properties" window, go to the "Advanced" tab and uncheck the boxes for "Allow applications to take exclusive control of this device" and "Give exclusive mode applications priority".

Change audio format. On the "Advanced" tab, try lowering the default audio format to a lower sample rate, like 16 bit, 44100 Hz.
Restart audio services. Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and restart the Windows Audio and Windows Audio Endpoint Builder services.

Perform a clean boot. Unnecessary background applications can interfere with your game. A clean boot will help you identify if a background program is the source of the conflict.
Hardware and performance issues

Monitor temperatures. Overheating of your CPU or GPU can lead to performance issues, including audio glitches and system freezes. Use a monitoring program like CoreTemp or HWInfo64 to check component temperatures while gaming.

Use a different audio device. USB-connected audio devices, including headphones and DACs, have been known to cause audio starvation and freezing issues in some games due to driver conflicts. Try using your motherboard's analog 3.5mm audio jack instead.

Check RAM stability. Faulty or improperly seated RAM can cause system instability. Run a memory diagnostic tool like MemTest86 to check for errors.
Run Windows troubleshooters. Use the built-in Windows troubleshooters to automatically find and fix audio playback issues. Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters > Playing Audio.

Verify game files. If the issue is specific to one game, corrupted game files may be the cause. On Steam, you can right-click the game, go to "Properties" > "Installed Files," and select "Verify integrity of game files".

Further diagnostics
Use Reliability Monitor. This tool provides a timeline of software installations, updates, and system crashes, which may help you pinpoint the cause of the problem.
Reset BIOS/UEFI. If you have recently changed settings related to overclocking or XMP profiles, reset your BIOS to its optimal defaults.