[dicktango]

I just moved from running Kodi on an XBOX Series X to Windows 10. When I select the HDMI device OR my usb device (Mini DSP) as Wasapi for audio, there is audible distortion during certain points in movies I play. The distortion is not there with directsound, but I'm an audio nerd and I find quality issues with letting Windows handle the sound.

My setup:
Windows 10 (fully updated OS and drivers)
i5 6500k
GTX 1660 Super
JUST installed Kodi fresh yesterday.

I tried using bypass audio, it did not change. I've dropped the output volume ~5db just to see if it was sending the signal too loud, that didn't help. I tried maintaining volume and dynamic range, that didn't help either.

[PatK]

I found this issue on occasion with various challenged audio hardware, with wasapi & passthrough, Kodi just passes the signal off to whatever is connected.

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The instructions are here... debug log (wiki)

If you are using the Basic Method, then ensure the following is applied...
1.Enable debugging in Settings>System Settings>Logging,
2.Restart Kodi
3.Replicate the problem.
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