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# kAudioSessionIncompatibleCategory

The specified audio session category cannot be used for the attempted audio operation. For example, you attempted to play or record audio with the audio session category set to `kAudioSessionCategory_AudioProcessing`.

```
var kAudioSessionIncompatibleCategory: Int { get }
```

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