I'm getting somewhat similar message on Bela Mini:
Error: unable to initialise audio codec
Error: unable to initialise audio
Makefile:613: recipe for target 'runide' failed
make: *** [runide] Error 1
It happens from time to time and power cycling (hard reset) usually helps.
I'm suspecting this might have something to do with two unusual usage scenarios I'm exercising:
1. I'm using the "hidden" analog inputs on PocketBeagle (as discussed in this thread https://forum.bela.io/d/1054-lots-of-inputs-what-are-my-options/22 ) and @giuliomoro mentioned that this method is "not real-time safe at all" - I thought it means that there's a chance of audio drop-outs at most, but maybe the method messes something up in the audio codec as well - could it be so?
2. In this particular Bela Mini I didn't solder the cape directly to the PocketBeagle - I'm using male and female pin stripes soldered to the cape and PocketBeagle, respectively, so in case of any damage it would be easier to disconnect them and replace the broken part. Could it be that the pin-to-pin connection is loose at some critical pins, which causes the issue?