diff --git a/voicegardens/static/voicegardens.js b/voicegardens/static/voicegardens.js
index 0ad9b90..f55c30c 100644
--- a/voicegardens/static/voicegardens.js
+++ b/voicegardens/static/voicegardens.js
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ var centerY;
 // called. So far as we have seen, this can affect performance. Try the value
 // of 30 and also 60 to see the difference. Higher values may also give more
 // fun animation effects.
-var frameRate = 10;
+var frameRate = 5;
 
 // Sound recording API objects
 var microphone;