The message ALSA lib pcm.c:0424: (snd-pcm-recover) underrun occurred indicates an audio buffer underrun in a Linux system using the ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) library. This means the software is not providing audio samples to the sound hardware fast enough, causing the buffer to run empty and resulting in sound dropouts, stuttering, or static.

This issue commonly occurs in resource-constrained environments like the Raspberry Pi or when the system CPU is under high load.

Potential Solutions

You can attempt the following solutions to address the underrun:

Increase the audio buffer size: The most common solution is to increase the size of the ALSA or application-specific audio buffer. This gives the system more time to fill the buffer before it runs out of samples.
- For applications using libraries like pygame, you might adjust the buffer size in the application's configuration or initialization code.
- System-wide, you can try adjusting the default fragment size in the PulseAudio daemon.conf file (if PulseAudio is used).
Reduce system load: If the CPU is highly utilized, the audio process may not get enough time to run.
- Try closing other demanding applications.
- If you are using a lightweight desktop environment like XFCE instead of a heavy one like Gnome, it might free up CPU resources.
- Consider adjusting the CPU governor to "performance" mode.
Improve code efficiency: If you are developing an audio application, your algorithm might not be fast enough. Optimizing the code that generates or sends audio data can help.
Check for driver/hardware issues: Occasionally, the issue might be related to specific drivers or hardware configurations. Ensuring your system is up-to-date or consulting hardware-specific forums (e.g., Raspberry Pi Forums) may provide insights.
Restart the system/application: Sometimes the issue can be a temporary software

Daily Happy Jump Package Raffle · 3 Nov 2025, 16:02 TCT · 3 likes

stop advertising this in global chat you drongo. go on . advertise in trade chat or semehwere else

ADD PETS TO TORN · 7 Sep 2025, 00:49 TCT · 1 like

Nope nope nope

Halfsack Happy Shack Bazzar everything is a dollar · 18 May 2025, 22:23 TCT · 1 like

this is an fair dinkum bazaar i actually got my first one dolla items YOU sir are the best.. this was lots of fun . you a bonza bloke

You were awarded the honor: Jacked · 17 Dec 2024, 16:36 TCT · 1 like

congrats. keep it up you nottoo shabby for a troll

sand on beach · 13 Nov 2024, 14:59 TCT · 1 like

Leslie is just lonely and wants you to attack themto get sand.

Spooky Lucky Dip · 22 Oct 2024, 02:27 TCT

you put your basket in your display cabinet the year before and you run around wondering where it went .................

Scammer : Bobatea [3315367] · 28 Aug 2024, 20:00 TCT · 2 likes

Bounty her hospital her. Bounty her faction. Bounty her job. Keep hoping them all and leave messages about blunthaddocks. Bloody gambling scammer

Leaving Torn, Giving Away My Stuff · 28 Aug 2024, 00:58 TCT

Remember you need space. And time out after raising 4 kids and a grandkid make sure you have outlet. Torn is easy and you can be here little ot much...friends and distraction. Are important..don't throw away an outlet

JLT SPRING 2024 [CONCLUDED] · 26 Apr 2024, 01:49 TCT · 1 like

has done the bot wants to brrm brrm brrm and race preetty please

GRAVE Stay or Go- Accidental novel by Jonicorn · 15 Mar 2024, 22:52 TCT · 1 like

Jonicorn. I am a lazy player who is blunt and loved Global chat. You were always a light and a guide in Global and an island of knowledge and wisdom and friendliness as well as a gosh wonderful need to help everyone as best as you could, I would hate to see you go because your presence is always such that brings a smile to my face and is a sense of order in sometimes the chaos of Global. Having been moderator and controller of various sites I know how much you put in and also how wise it was to make you staff. Heck If i saw you in my communities I would have you earmarked for staff instantly. YOU are just one of those gem people who glow and who make special wherever you are. It is because you are honest and as is said in my home country True Blue and Fair Dinkum that you have made the wonderful impact on Torn that you have.

You always have to listen to your intuition and your inner knowing and wisdom. That is your spark . your center your panache. YOU know if you want to stay or if you need to go . However. I am greedy and needy and hate losing people in Torn specially like you. I dont want you to go as I cherish the pillars of Torn and YOU dear are one of them.

Thankyou for sharing made me smile. made me tear up a bit.

May you never thirst where ever you journey and know that there are a LOT of people who respect you more than you know.

Forestmuse

Crime Karaoke · 16 Feb 2024, 19:22 TCT · 9 likes

https://voca.ro/1mL4t0dwMfm5

Forestmuse 2118608.
Land down under .
Did first verse and massacred the chorus.
this was a homage to wedding singer and YOU know the guy that sings really bad just like me HAHAHAHAH.
chunder from down unnddaaaaaaaaaaaa

Land Down Under by Australian Crawl

Travelling in a private jet
On a mugging trail head full of vicodin
I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She mugged me good and gave me Hosp time.
and she said.

Do you come from the city of Torn.
Where women mug and men give money.
Cant you hear . Cant you hear the loving
You better run you better take cover.

Mugging with a flail from a man in China
He was 5 ft two and full of wontons.
I said DO you speak a my language
He just smiled and gave me a box of chocolates.
and he said.

I come from the city of torn.
Where love does flow and men do submit
Cant you hear . Cant you hear the loving.
You better run you better take cover yeah.

Lying in a street in cayman islands.
about to be mugged and a lot to say
I said to the woman Are you trying to love me.
Because I come from the land of plenty.
And he said.

Oh do you come from the city of torn.
where women mug and men give money.
Cant you hear cant you hear the loving.
you better run you better take covr. cause we are.

Living in a city of torn.
where women mug lovingly and men are plundered
Cant you hear cant you hear the loving
You better run you better take cover .

Forestmuse 2118608 2024

Global Giveaway Winners Are!!!!!! · 14 Feb 2024, 01:11 TCT · 1 like

You are a bright light and joy in chat and forum . You make my day and your gifts of joy ate wonderful. I use your flail in plunder and addiction. The 3 Donato packs were unexpected and made me smile and I say thank-you. May you be blessed on your path friend. You help more than you know.

Global 2week Giveaways (CLOSED) · 9 Feb 2024, 02:10 TCT · 2 likes

Prof is a real deal and is always helping those in torn Good fortune to all. even if he did get me addicted to flail mugging

Global 2week Giveaways (CLOSED) · 4 Feb 2024, 15:48 TCT · 1 like

waves to Blanka you the awesomeness

Please hate my account · 25 Jan 2024, 19:04 TCT · 1 like

joe biden just wants love . boosted and liked to help him be better

December: SANTA OR GRINCH ( few B giveaway ) · 18 Dec 2023, 03:42 TCT

bah humbug

Lucifer's Lucky Dip · 1 Nov 2023, 02:46 TCT

The crime was he trained the city dump monster mash

100 days in Torn AMA · 18 Oct 2023, 13:46 TCT · 1 like

sb you self identify as a bastard. so why are you shocked when every one treats you exactly as a dirty bastard because of YOUR way of reacting. you want people to be nice. well start being nice. otherwise suck it up buttercup. you are doing the bastard thing real well you bastard.