Automattic / Automattic/pocket-casts-android

Distorted audio when Volume Boost is enabled

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[Area] Playback [Priority] Low [Type] Bug Migrated
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Description

Original issue filed by @reginabally

It was reported in 5248291-zen without mentioning the type of app but I could reproduce this on the Android app.

Steps:

1) Play an episode without Volume Boost enabled, notice the audio quality
2) Enable the Volume Boost, notice the audio quality dropped and the sound was distorted

Device info:
* Google Pixel 4 (emulated device)
* Android 12
* App version 7.19.3

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Research direction

Reproduce this on the Android app using the reported Pixel 4 emulator and Android 12 setup. Compare playback with Volume Boost disabled and enabled, then trace the Volume Boost audio path; done means enabling it no longer drops audio quality or introduces distortion.

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Assessment

Tech stack
kotlin
Domain
mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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