diff --git a/Source/Core/AudioCommon/Src/DSoundStream.cpp b/Source/Core/AudioCommon/Src/DSoundStream.cpp
index 3d4c868cdb..0df1fbe753 100644
--- a/Source/Core/AudioCommon/Src/DSoundStream.cpp
+++ b/Source/Core/AudioCommon/Src/DSoundStream.cpp
@@ -162,7 +162,8 @@ void DSound::Clear(bool mute)
 
 	if (m_muted)
 	{
-		dsBuffer->Stop();
+		if (dsBuffer != NULL)
+			dsBuffer->Stop();
 	}
 	else
 	{