diff --git a/examples/foundational/21a-tavus-video-service.py b/examples/foundational/21a-tavus-video-service.py
index 6e03a2418..0b84b0f7b 100644
--- a/examples/foundational/21a-tavus-video-service.py
+++ b/examples/foundational/21a-tavus-video-service.py
@@ -42,6 +42,7 @@ transport_params = {
         video_out_is_live=True,
         video_out_width=1280,
         video_out_height=720,
+        audio_out_insert_silence=False,
     ),
     "webrtc": lambda: TransportParams(
         audio_in_enabled=True,
@@ -50,6 +51,7 @@ transport_params = {
         video_out_is_live=True,
         video_out_width=1280,
         video_out_height=720,
+        audio_out_insert_silence=False,
     ),
 }