Issues, Workarounds & Localization

I've been getting these popping sounds all the time since the release of kronos and heres a video of it.

http://youtu.be/jLP_Or1Se3U

My system specs
i7 4770k
maximus vi hero
gigabyte 770 4gb oc with driver 337.88
samsung 840 evo 250gb
realtek hd audio driver 6.0.1.7023
windows 8.1

The popping sound only seems to happen when im in a ship bigger then a cruiser.

I have the same issue. Checked on 2 different PCs.

It happens when navigating (slowboating or warping) or when standing still very close to a station (tested next to an amarr station.)

I get this with a Coercer, so I suppose ship size is not that important a factor. Camera distance relative to ship size probably is, but haven't tested yet.

When paying attention, can hear it 'tick' about every 5-7 seconds (for the regular one) and sometimes you get additional pops. When standing still next to the station, they are faint and more numerous though. Getting a few when docking too.

Holding at zero speed a bit farther from the station, in planetary orbit or near a POCO doesn't trigger these sounds though.


Recorded, dxdiag'd and submitted as bug report.


Edit: I'm just having a peek at Sisi's current build (Version: 8.45.795153) and the 'tick' happens every 10-11 seconds, flying a Vengeance. Flying in a Coercer, the 'tick' is still heard every 5-7 seconds. It seems the looping of the thrusters sound may be in cause as it varies from one ship to another.

Edit 2: After fiddling with the advanced audio settings pushing "Engine,AB , MWD" to the max, crakling comes at high frequency, almost continuous.

Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi.