audio lag / delay after a while

[insaner3]

Hi,

I'm experiencing some audio lag (0.1-0.5seconds) that randomly occurs after a while of playing some games, e. g. The Witcher Wild Hunt and The Day of the Tentacle Remastered.
It's not like others describe it as a permanent problem. if I restart steam link, steam or the pc it usually changes back to normal but returns over time (often several hours).
I'm running steam link over a 100mbit network cable LAN connection in highest quality settings / bit rate on a i7 cpu with a gtx 980ti, hdmi to Denon AVR X4000 receiver (5.1 speaker set) and BenQ 1080p projector.
the picture and input lag is always great. Only the sound gets messed up and I believe to have this only since the last 2-3 firmware versions, or I didn't notice it before. I have a steam link since the 5th of January and keep it auto updated, as my windows 10 and drivers.

[william A.]

I never seen a issue like that before have you tried changing the in hone streaming settings back to auto?

[ERPEL HENDRIOR]

Switching from dolby 5.1 to stereo in the steam link audio settings seems to work - ive had the same issue today, found this in another thread - there are quite a few threads about audio lag.
Im still testing but it seems ok now - today i had audiolag like after 5 mins and now ive been playing witcher 2 for 2 hours without problems so far.

I'll report if the lag appears again

[Dorque]

Any update on this issue? I just bought a 5.1 system for my TV and discovered this gradual increase in audio delay over time. Does not happen when set to stereo. Was hoping to experience some awesome surround sound gaming.

[insaner3]

almost forgot that I had the issue. I don't have it anymore and i'm having 5.1 sound but I can't remember what fixed it. I assume u did all firmware updates.

[Dorque]

Yeah I did all the firmware updates. I haven't tried switching to the beta builds yet.

[insaner3]

this is strange. I cannot say for sure that the problem is fixed for me since I am not using the steam link very often anymore but I am pretty sure I would have noticed. It happened mainly with "the witcher 3" - maybe the game is making a difference?? I doubt it though.

[Dorque]

I've experienced it with both Lego Jurassic World and Lego Marvel Super Heroes. I'll give other games a try and see. I can try Witcher 3, but I have it on GOG and not on Steam.

[insaner3]

same for me, I got Witcher from GOG, and also both those Lego Games

[Dorque]

Kids were playing Lego Marvel Super Heroes today and there was a definite audio delay but it looks like it's the game itself. Once we quit the game, the Big Picture mode sounds were in sync. Will have to investigate further because I know I've seen the audio delay even in Big Picture mode before.

Haven't had a chance to test with Witcher 3 yet. Been taking advantage of summertime outdoors.

[insaner3]

could also be that the game surround mode is treated differently than the background sounds in the steam link. still i would be surprised if they weren't any other people having the problem.

[Dorque]

Update:
Looks like audio delay happens consistently in Lego Marvel Super Heroes but the delay does not gradually increase. Might just be 5.1 audio takes a half second more time to stream for this game.

Will eventually try Witcher 3.