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# PHASESpatializationMode.alwaysUseChannelBased

A mode that adds a 3D position and orientation to sound by panning across the available output channels.

```
case alwaysUseChannelBased
```

## Discussion

The framework selects a channel layout for the output audio that’s compatible with the device’s channel configuration in Settings.

This mode applies the same effect regardless of the current output device.

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