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# init(preferredLanguages:preferredMediaCharacteristics:)

Creates media selection criteria with the preferred languages and media characteristics.

```
init(preferredLanguages: [String]?, preferredMediaCharacteristics: [AVMediaCharacteristic]?)
```

## Parameters

`preferredLanguages`

An array of language identifier strings, in order of preference. This value may be `nil`.

`preferredMediaCharacteristics`

An array of media characteristics, in order of preference. This value may be `nil`.

## Discussion

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