diff --git a/libs/audio/targets/snd_jack.c b/libs/audio/targets/snd_jack.c
index d484c3e46..90bbd2c57 100644
--- a/libs/audio/targets/snd_jack.c
+++ b/libs/audio/targets/snd_jack.c
@@ -269,6 +269,7 @@ s_jack_connect (snd_t *snd)
 	snd->channels = 2;
 	s_jack_activate ();
 	sound_started = 1;
+	snd_alive_time = Sys_DoubleTime ();
 	Sys_Printf ("Connected to JACK: %d Sps\n", snd->speed);
 	return 1;
 }