diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_composters/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_composters/init.lua
index 2237711482..d60422afda 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_composters/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_composters/init.lua
@@ -76,9 +76,9 @@ local function composter_add_item(pos, node, player, itemstack, pointed_thing)
 	if chance > 0 then
 		if not is_creative_enabled(player:get_player_name()) then
 			itemstack:take_item()
-			minetest.sound_play({name="default_gravel_dug", gain=1, max_hear_distance=16}, {
+			minetest.sound_play({name="default_gravel_dug", gain=1}, {
 				pos = pos,
-				max_hear_distance = 32,
+				max_hear_distance = 16,
 			}, true)
 		end
 		-- calculate leveling up chance