Why is Discord Making My Audio Crackle on Steam Deck?

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Has anyone else experienced crackling audio when Discord is running in the background while gaming on the Steam Deck? I’m new to this device and have noticed this issue while playing both GTA 4 and Stray. It occurs even when my headset is unplugged, and the problem disappears when I close Discord, which suggests it’s linked to either Discord or the SteamOS. Any tips or fixes?

2 Answers

SoundSavant88 -

Absolutely, I’ve seen people suggest changing some audio settings. Try switching from the default audio output to a different one in your settings, or try adjusting the hardware acceleration in Discord settings. Sometimes these tweaks can reduce or eliminate the crackling.

ChillGamer75 -

Thanks for the tip! I’ll give that a shot.

PixelPenguin99 -

Yeah, this is a known issue that popped up with the latest update to Discord. A lot of users have been facing similar problems on various platforms. You might want to check if there’s a new patch for Discord or SteamOS that addresses it. Sometimes just updating can solve a lot of these glitches!

AudioFixMaster -

Is there any workaround for now while we wait for updates?

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