diff --git a/src/robot_interface/endpoints/audio_sender.py b/src/robot_interface/endpoints/audio_sender.py
index 5cc24c3..cfb2b44 100644
--- a/src/robot_interface/endpoints/audio_sender.py
+++ b/src/robot_interface/endpoints/audio_sender.py
@@ -90,8 +90,6 @@ class AudioSender(SocketBase):
         stream = None
 
         try:
-            state.active_event.wait()  # Wait until the system is not paused
-
             # Test in case exit_event was set while waiting
             if not state.exit_event.is_set():
                 stream = open_stream()