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# SetDecibelValue

Sets the current decibel level value.

```
kern_return_t SetDecibelValue(float in_decibel_value);
```

## Parameters

`in_decibel_value`

float decibel level value

## Discussion

Changing the decibel level value will send a notification to the host to update the object state if successful.
The object’s work queue synchronizes access to the value.

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