diff --git a/rpcs3/Emu/Cell/Modules/cellMic.cpp b/rpcs3/Emu/Cell/Modules/cellMic.cpp
index 59071f5562..50ecdefb4b 100644
--- a/rpcs3/Emu/Cell/Modules/cellMic.cpp
+++ b/rpcs3/Emu/Cell/Modules/cellMic.cpp
@@ -430,7 +430,6 @@ error_code microphone_device::open_microphone(const u8 type, const u32 dsp_r, co
 
 	devices[0].device = device;
 	devices[0].buf.resize(inbuf_size, 0);
-	temp_buf.resize(inbuf_size, 0);
 
 	if (device_type == microphone_handler::singstar && devices.size() >= 2)
 	{
@@ -449,6 +448,11 @@ error_code microphone_device::open_microphone(const u8 type, const u32 dsp_r, co
 		}
 	}
 
+	if (device_type != microphone_handler::real_singstar)
+	{
+		temp_buf.resize(inbuf_size, 0);
+	}
+
 	sample_size = (bit_resolution / 8) * num_channels;
 
 	mic_opened = true;