Rocksmith PS3 – How to Completely Eliminate Audio Delay

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I'm playing Rocksmith on my PS3 and I have my video going out via HDMI and my audio going out via a fiber optic connection. There is a small delay between the time I pluck a string and audio comes through my speaker system.

I've read in manual that switching to RCA cables for audio is best. Before I start to dig through my basement to find the original PS3 connector, does this remove the audio delay completely?

Best Answer

The delay is caused by two different factors. First, the television takes time to process the digital signal. Second, the game takes time to recognize the sound being played. The latter delay is unavoidable, but the former can be reduced by adjusting your television settings. Additionally, if the game knows exactly how bad the delay is, it can take that into account when determining whether or not you hit a note.

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Here are some simple steps to get you on your way:

  • Use the in-game Display Lag Correction to help your note highway come down faster or slower. The default is set to 50ms is most cases!
  • Make sure your console is set up to match your TV’s native resolution, whether it’s 480i to 1080p. In kind, make sure your TV is set up to match your console’s native resolution.
  • If your TV has a “PC” or a “Game” setting, try activating that. Often, these settings may auto-correct some unwanted lag across all your games, and not just Rocksmith.
  • If there are no PC/Game settings on your TV, access your TV’s options menu and fiddle with the settings here. Most prominently, image scaling and processing effects are going to be likely culprits. Deactivate them and you’ll probably see improvement.
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