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# SetStartingChannel

Sets the starting channel of the stream.

```
kern_return_t SetStartingChannel(uint32_t in_starting_channel);
```

## Parameters

`in_starting_channel`

The index of the first element in the owning device that
corresponds to element one of this stream.

## Discussion

Starting channel can be changed dynamically. The object sends a notification to the host to update the object state on success.

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