diff --git a/tests/audio/conftest.py b/tests/audio/conftest.py
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+++ b/tests/audio/conftest.py
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+import pytest
+from panda3d.core import *
+
+@pytest.fixture(scope='module')
+def audiomgr():
+    return AudioManager.create_AudioManager()
diff --git a/tests/audio/test_loading.py b/tests/audio/test_loading.py
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+++ b/tests/audio/test_loading.py
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+import pytest
+
+@pytest.mark.xfail
+def test_missing_file(audiomgr):
+    sound = audiomgr.get_sound('/not/a/valid/file.ogg')
+    assert sound is None