speechmatics · mnemitz · Nov 12, 2025 · Oct 31, 2025 · Oct 31, 2025
diff --git a/docs/speech-to-text/realtime/realtime-diarization.mdx b/docs/speech-to-text/realtime/realtime-diarization.mdx
@@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ You can prevent too many speakers from being detected by using the `max_speakers
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-The default value is 50, but it can take any integer value between 2 and 100 inclusive.
+By default, there is no limit on the number of speakers. When set explicitly, `max_speakers` can be set to any integer greater than or equal to 2.
 
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diff --git a/spec/realtime.yaml b/spec/realtime.yaml
@@ -919,8 +919,6 @@ components:
           description: |
             Configure the maximum number of speakers to detect. See [Max Speakers](http://docs.speechmatics.com/speech-to-text/features/diarization#max-speakers).
           minimum: 2
-          maximum: 100
-          default: 50
         prefer_current_speaker:
           description: |
             When set to `true`, reduces the likelihood of incorrectly switching between similar sounding speakers.
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     }
     ```
-    The default value is 50, but it can take any integer value between 2 and 100 inclusive.
+    By default, there is no limit on the number of speakers. When set explicitly, `max_speakers` can be set to any integer greater than or equal to 2.
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