diff --git a/src/audio/mockingboard.c b/src/audio/mockingboard.c
index fcf527a1..839baa27 100644
--- a/src/audio/mockingboard.c
+++ b/src/audio/mockingboard.c
@@ -949,7 +949,7 @@ static void MB_Update()
         return;
     }
 
-    if (!MockingboardVoice->bActive || !g_bMB_Active)
+    if (!MockingboardVoice->bActive)
     {
         return;
     }