diff --git a/voicegardens/static/voicegardens.js b/voicegardens/static/voicegardens.js
index 5d9abdb..aed4715 100644
--- a/voicegardens/static/voicegardens.js
+++ b/voicegardens/static/voicegardens.js
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ var archiveUrl = window.location + "add-to-archive";
 var canvas;
 var centerX;
 var centerY;
-var frameRate = 60;
+var frameRate = 30;
 var microphone;
 var newSoundJustRecorded = false;
 var playButton;