Index: code/weapon/shockwave.cpp
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--- code/weapon/shockwave.cpp	(revision 9696)
+++ code/weapon/shockwave.cpp	(working copy)
@@ -356,13 +356,11 @@
 
 		// If this shockwave hit the player, play shockwave impact sound
 		if ( objp == Player_obj ) {
-			float vol_scale;
+			float vol_scale = damage;
 			if (sw->weapon_info_index >= 0 && Weapon_info[sw->weapon_info_index].damage != 0.0f) {
-				vol_scale = MAX(0.4f, damage/Weapon_info[sw->weapon_info_index].damage);
-			} else {
-				vol_scale = 0.4f;
+				vol_scale = damage/Weapon_info[sw->weapon_info_index].damage;
 			}
-			snd_play( &Snds[SND_SHOCKWAVE_IMPACT], 0.0f, vol_scale );
+			snd_play( &Snds[SND_SHOCKWAVE_IMPACT], 0.0f, MAX(0.4f, vol_scale) );
 		}
 
 	}	// end for