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# intendedSpatialExperience

The AUAudioUnit’s intended spatial audio experience.

```
var intendedSpatialExperience: any SpatialAudioExperience { get set }
```

## Discussion

This value is only useful for output audio units; otherwise it’s a no-op.

If unspecified, the property value defaults to [`AutomaticSpatialAudio`](/documentation/AudioToolbox/AutomaticSpatialAudio).

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