FPP8: Soundblaster 3: Could not open Audio Output Device Only on Pi 5

[patdelaney]

FPP Version and Hardware: Example: FPP 8.x master running on Pi5

Describe the bug and Steps to reproduce: Plug SB3 into USB port, Configure audio out for SB3 Reboot Try to play audio file and you get the following error:

Expected behavior: Audio File should play

Additional context: The SB3 works on Pi4, this appears to just be a Pi 5 issue

[dartunder]

I have had it start playing once then due to errors fppd restarts either trying to play the next song or before.

[darylc]

@patdelaney Is this still an issue?

[dartunder]

FPP Version: | 8.x-master-464-g811c4b31 Platform: | Raspberry Pi (Pi 5) FPP OS Build: | v2024-08 OS Version: | Raspbian GNU/Linux 12 (bookworm) Kernel Version: | 6.6.45-v8+

I confirmed it is still a problem in the latest version as of today, 08/21/2024.

[dkulp]

The SB3 MUST be plugged in BEFORE booting. That's always been the case.

[cybercop23]

Right, issue is that if its plugged into USB3.0 (blue) it doesn't get set up. Once moved to 2.0 (black) and rebooted, then it gets et up and then you can move it anywhere and reboot and it will be fine. Seems like it doesn't update asoundrc (? or something) unless it is first plugged into a 2.0 port.

[patdelaney]

I'll retest with Dan's sugestion when I get home.

[dkulp]

I cannot reproduce this. With the soundblaster plugged into a blue port, I can boot with a fresh image, select the SB3 (first in the list), reboot, and sound works.

[bobreese]

I just tested my Pi5 with the latest V8. Used after hours plugin and all worked as expected.

[patdelaney]

I retested based on Dan's comment and it works as expected. I will close the ticket