Playback stops when you start a batch process

A wav file is playing back. You load up a batch process with other files (not the one playing back), playback continues with no issues. You hit the Run button. Playback immediately stops and batch process runs.

We know that batch process is capable of running in the background while a wav file is playing, because you can hit play on a wav file what is open while a batch process is already running and neither the batch process or the playback have any interruptions or issues. Can the program be fixed so that an ongoing playback is not interrupted at the moment a batch process is started?