diff --git a/qubes/tests/integ/audio.py b/qubes/tests/integ/audio.py
index 94888500e..2c20ad85e 100644
--- a/qubes/tests/integ/audio.py
+++ b/qubes/tests/integ/audio.py
@@ -475,7 +475,7 @@ def common_audio_record_unmuted(self, attach_mic=True, detach_mic=True):
             kill_cmd = "pkill --signal SIGINT parecord"
         record = self.loop.run_until_complete(self.testvm1.run(record_cmd))
         # give it time to start recording
-        self.loop.run_until_complete(asyncio.sleep(0.5))
+        self.loop.run_until_complete(asyncio.sleep(2))
 
         # play sound that will be used as source-output
         play_cmd = [