Hey there, let's work through that audio skipping issue you're facing with your VideoPlayer setup. First, let's address the known bug you mentioned: this specific audio skipping problem was indeed fixed in Unity 2018.1, so if you're running a version older than that, upgrading to 2018.1 or later should be your first priority.

If upgrading isn't an option right now, here are some other troubleshooting steps to try:

• Verify AudioSource configuration
  Make sure your AudioSource component has the right settings to prioritize video audio:

  • Set Priority to a high value (like 0) so the video sound takes precedence over other audio in your project.
  • Disable Spatial Blend if you don't need 3D audio for this video—2D audio playback is more stable for synchronized video content.
  • Double-check that Volume isn't muted or set to 0 (a simple oversight that can mimic skipping behavior).

• Tweak your VideoPlayer initialization code
  Ensure you're explicitly linking your AudioSource and enabling sync-friendly settings. Here's an adjusted version of your code with key additions:

  _videoPlayer.source = VideoSource.VideoClip;
  _videoPlayer.clip = introVideo;
  // Set audio output to use your AudioSource
  _videoPlayer.audioOutputMode = VideoAudioOutputMode.AudioSource;
  // Explicitly assign the target AudioSource (critical for sync)
  _videoPlayer.SetTargetAudioSource(0, yourAudioSourceComponent);
  // Wait for the first frame to load before playing to avoid sync gaps
  _videoPlayer.waitForFirstFrame = true;
  

  Missing the SetTargetAudioSource call is a common culprit behind audio-video desync that shows up as skipping.

• Validate your video file's encoding
  Even with H264/AAC, encoding inconsistencies can cause playback issues:

  • Match the video's frame rate to your Unity project's target frame rate (adjust this in Edit > Project Settings > Time).
  • Try re-encoding the video with a tool like HandBrake using standard H264/AAC presets—avoid overly high bitrates or non-standard codec profiles that Unity might struggle to decode smoothly.

• Optimize loading and playback timing

  • Load the video asynchronously to avoid blocking the main thread, which can cause audio stutters:

    _videoPlayer.prepareCompleted += (source) => {
        source.Play();
    };
    _videoPlayer.Prepare();
    

  • Shift any intensive background tasks (like asset loading or heavy calculations) to coroutines or background threads during video playback to free up resources for audio and video processing.

• Test across platforms
  Audio skipping can be platform-specific. Test your project in the Unity Editor first, then build to your target platform (Windows, macOS, mobile) to confirm if the issue is isolated to a specific environment.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Luke4792