Hey there! That error you're seeing, "error decoding audio" and "av.error.BrokenPipeError: [Errno 32] Broken pipe," usually pops up when there's a hiccup in the audio decoding process. No worries though, here are some friendly tips to help you fix it: • Make Sure Initialization is Spot On: Double-check that your audio decoder is set up correctly and that you're cleaning up resources properly, maybe with context managers or try-finally blocks. • Verify Audio Format: Make sure the audio format and codec settings match what your input data expects. • Avoid Writing to Closed Channels: Check that the output channel isn’t closing too soon while the decoder is still working. • Boost Queue Size: If you’re using an AudioSource, try increasing the

queue_size_ms

parameter to keep the internal audio frame queue from getting overwhelmed. • Handle Exceptions Gracefully: Use proper exception handling to catch errors and close resources safely. • Keep Thread Safety in Mind: Use threading or async locks to make sure shared resources are handled safely. Here’s a quick example to show how you can initialize and clean up the decoder properly:

decoder = AudioStreamDecoder(
    sample_rate=48000,
    num_channels=2,
    format="aac"
)
try:
    # use the decoder
finally:
    await decoder.aclose()

If you try these out and still run into trouble, just give me a shout—I’m here to help!