mpv-player / mpv-player/mpv

Clicking / Popping sound on videos

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core:audio down-upstream:ffmpeg os:win
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Description

mpv Information
mpv v0.39.0-650-g3550ec52 Copyright © 2000-2025 mpv/MPlayer/mplayer2 projects
 built on Jan 26 2025 00:05:18
libplacebo version: v7.350.0 (v7.349.0-30-g056b852-dirty)
FFmpeg version: N-118354-gec4d3dc5b
FFmpeg library versions:
   libavcodec      61.31.101
   libavdevice     61.4.100
   libavfilter     10.6.101
   libavformat     61.9.106
   libavutil       59.55.100
   libswresample   5.4.100
   libswscale      8.13.100
Other Information
- Windows version: 10
- GPU model, driver and version: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti, Game Ready Driver, Version 566.03
- Source of mpv: shinchiro
- Latest known working version: N/A
- Issue started after the following happened: N/A
Reproduction Steps

Tested the reproduction steps, and the issue still persists. This issue does not happen when I use VLC media player, only on MPV. It happens regardless of the playback device I use. I am only using these lines for my mpv.conf,
"profile=gpu-hq
vo=gpu-next
hwdec=yes
gpu-api=vulkan".

Let me know if there is anything I need to do or add as an attempt to fix this issue.

Expected Behavior

Video plays normally

Actual Behavior

Clicking / Popping sounds on certain parts of video

Log File

output.txt

Sample Files

Clipped video and full video:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1S108QeTOSg1ieo7uFyoqWIYjvPIgNIeO?usp=sharing

I carefully read all instruction and confirm that I did the following:
  • I tested with the latest mpv version to validate that the issue is not already fixed.
  • I provided all required information including system and mpv version.
  • I produced the log file with the exact same set of files, parameters, and conditions used in "Reproduction Steps", with the addition of --log-file=output.txt.
  • I produced the log file while the behaviors described in "Actual Behavior" were actively observed.
  • I attached the full, untruncated log file.
  • I attached the backtrace in the case of a crash.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing output.txt and reproducing the clicking or popping with the supplied mpv.conf settings, Windows environment, and linked sample files. Compare playback across the reported devices and inspect the relevant audio and video playback behavior; done means identifying and fixing the cause without introducing the sound in the supplied reproductions.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
audio-video-rtc
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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