{"id":58,"date":"2024-09-21T23:05:26","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T23:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unity3dperformance.com\/?p=58"},"modified":"2024-09-21T23:05:26","modified_gmt":"2024-09-21T23:05:26","slug":"audio-optimization-unity-high-ram-usage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unity3dperformance.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/21\/audio-optimization-unity-high-ram-usage\/","title":{"rendered":"Audio Optimization in Unity: How Poor Music Settings Can Cause High RAM Usage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019re back with our Visual Novel game. In the previous article<\/a>, I discussed how textures can use a lot of RAM. This time, we\u2019ll focus on sounds, specifically background music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the game, a looping music track plays in the background, supporting the story. How can something like this use so much RAM? The answer is improper audio settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Old settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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RAM usage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The music track lasts several minutes and is not set to streaming mode. As a result, the entire audio file is loaded into RAM, leading to high RAM usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, you don\u2019t need to change any code! Just adjusting the audio settings can solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The solution is to switch the settings to “streaming.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By doing this, you can significantly reduce RAM usage, though it may slightly increase CPU load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RAM usage after new import settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Optimizing audio settings in Unity is essential for managing RAM usage in games. Setting long music tracks to streaming mode can significantly reduce system resource consumption, enhancing game performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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