VLC has a nasty habit of defaulting to 5.1 audio mode, and you're probably playing on a stereo output device. This means the audio you're hearing are probably the back channels, which often contain no dialogue but various other parts of the soundtrack. Swich the audio device to stereo.
- Why is there no sound on my VLC player?
- How do I fix the audio sync on VLC?
- Why VLC is not working properly?
Why is there no sound on my VLC player?
The VLC has no sound problem may be caused by an outdated VLC version, which you can fix it by upgrading to the latest VLC version to get the latest program enhancement that lacks on your previous version. VLC is also a free and open source product. ... How to update VLC: Click on "Help-Check for Updates".
How do I fix the audio sync on VLC?
Make sure that your video is playing and the audio syncing is incorrect. If your audio requires to be slowed down then hit the 'K' hotkey from your keyboard. For the opposite of this hit the 'J' hotkey on your keyboard. For Mac, the shortcut keys are 'G' and 'F'.
Why VLC is not working properly?
Try playing the file in a different app. If the app is able to play the file without scrambling it, then you have a codec problem in VLC. You might need to install a new codec, or a codec might have become corrupted. If the file doesn't play in any other app either, then it is possible the file itself is damaged.