mpv-player / mpv-player/mpv

Clicks when pausing audio with low frequency content

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Description

When pausing in mpv, if there is low frequency content, the speakers/headphones will pop.

A very short fade out and fade in, in the order of a few milliseconds, should be imperceptible and solve this issue.

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Research direction

Start by tracing mpv's pause handling and audio output path; the issue does not name specific files or tests. Reproduce the pop with low-frequency audio, then verify that pausing applies a brief fade without an audible transition or regression in normal playback.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
audio-video-rtc
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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