diff --git a/writer.cpp b/writer.cpp
index e937c15..116205f 100644
--- a/writer.cpp
+++ b/writer.cpp
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ void Writer::run() {
             }
           } else {
             while (buffer->bufferLoad() < 1 && !stop_request) {
-              msleep(10);
+              msleep(5);
             }
           }
         }