diff --git a/libs/ardour/route.cc b/libs/ardour/route.cc
index 2ce7f939b4..71beb945bf 100644
--- a/libs/ardour/route.cc
+++ b/libs/ardour/route.cc
@@ -540,9 +540,6 @@ Route::process_output_buffers (vector<Sample*>& bufs, uint32_t nbufs,
 		solo_audible = solo_gain > 0;
 		mute_audible = dmg > 0 || !_mute_affects_control_outs;
 
-		cerr << _name << " have control outs, solo audible = " << solo_audible << " mute audible = " << mute_audible
-		     << endl;
-		
 		if ( // silent anyway
 
 			(_gain == 0 && !apply_gain_automation) ||