After updating to Realtek Universal Audio Driver v6.3.9600.2379 (released 2024-03-28 by my board manufacturer, MSI), the issue has vanished. I was able to play media from multiple sources and start the game up at the same time without any issues.
I do not know how this driver version translates to other board manufacturers but I'm hoping some other MSI users can confirm if Realtek driver v6.3.9600.2379 resolves their issue.
Side notes: My game does still hang on load for a few seconds at 40%, even after MCPE-175550 was released, but it moves on after a short moment. Minecraft v1.20.70-1.20.73(current) were all problematic before the driver update, in response to the latest posts here. My audio settings have remained default and unchanged.
Edition Windows 10 Pro Version 22H2 Installed on 4/15/2022 OS build 19045.4291 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19056.1000.0
After updating to Realtek Universal Audio Driver v6.3.9600.2379 (released 2024-03-28 by my board manufacturer, MSI), the issue has vanished. I was able to play media from multiple sources and start the game up at the same time without any issues.
I do not know how this driver version translates to other board manufacturers but I'm hoping some other MSI users can confirm if Realtek driver v6.3.9600.2379 resolves their issue.
Side notes: My game does still hang on load for a few seconds at 40%, even after MCPE-175550 was released, but it moves on after a short moment. Minecraft v1.20.70-1.20.73(current) were all problematic before the driver update, in response to the latest posts here. My audio settings have remained default and unchanged.
Edition Windows 10 Pro
Version 22H2
Installed on 4/15/2022
OS build 19045.4291
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19056.1000.0
Board MSI MAG X570S TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
Audio Format 48000Hz 24Bits