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# AudioUnitSampleType

The canonical audio data sample type for audio processing.

```
typealias AudioUnitSampleType = Float32
```

## Discussion

The canonical audio sample type for audio units and other audio processing in iPhone OS is noninterleaved linear PCM with 8.24-bit fixed-point samples.

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