diff --git a/kazam/app.py b/kazam/app.py
index cf2c59f..7e55ab5 100644
--- a/kazam/app.py
+++ b/kazam/app.py
@@ -116,8 +116,12 @@ def __init__(self, datadir, dist, debug, test, sound, silent):
         self.last_mode = None
 
         if prefs.sound:
-            prefs.pa_q = pulseaudio_q()
-            prefs.pa_q.start()
+            try:
+                prefs.pa_q = pulseaudio_q()
+                prefs.pa_q.start()
+            except:
+                logger.warning("Pulse Audio Failed to load. Sound recording disabled.")
+                prefs.sound = False
 
         self.mainmenu = MainMenu()