diff --git a/nixos/pro_audio.nix b/nixos/pro_audio.nix
index ead8861..165aa98 100644
--- a/nixos/pro_audio.nix
+++ b/nixos/pro_audio.nix
@@ -33,6 +33,9 @@
 
   # fileSystems."/" = { options = "noatime errors=remount-ro"; };
 
+  # enable realtime kit for pipewire
+  security.rtkit.enable = true;
+
   security.pam.loginLimits = [
     {
       domain = "@audio";