Describe the bug
Game refusing to launch/crashes when my headset amp is turned on, I believe It has something to do with me installing Equalizer APO as this issue only appeared once I installed it.

When I say it refuses to launch/crashes it doesnt actaully freeze, it just prevents the mojang loading overlay from disappearing, i can still interact with the interface regardless of this but the game remains unplayable as the moment i try to blindly navigate to a server it freezes then crashes. Additionally if i turn off my amp and by extension my headset the game launches and runs perfectly fine! however the moment i turn it back on the instance instantly crashes.

Another note, please forgive me as this is my first github issue report, i will be attempting to add screenshots and crashlogs without having and prior knowledge on how to do so.

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
unsure EXACTLY what is causing the issue, but I will describe the steps I have taken to reproduce it.

1. install equalizer APO
2. launch my modded minecraft instance, including MIMI
3. wait for instance to load, uppon fully loading the instance freezes

Expected behavior
The game to function with MIMI installed along side my custom audio.

Screenshots
How the game will always look uppon "loading"

Crash Logs

crash-2025-08-23_20.20.32-client.txt
crash-2025-08-23_20.51.07-client.txt

Environment (please complete the following information):

• OS: Windows 10
• Mod Version: 4.3.0-RELEASE-NEO
• Minecraft Version: 1.21.1
• NeoForge Version: 21.1.200

Additional context
Any additional information you need please let me know!

Note: same error occurs when there is no audio device enabled (headphones unplugged from desktop without built-in speakers)

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