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# init(maximumDescriptions:)

Creates a new `ManagedAudioChannelLayout` that can hold up to
`maximumDescriptions`.

```
init(maximumDescriptions: Int)
```

## Parameters

`maximumDescriptions`

The maximum number of
`AudioChannelDescription` this `ManagedAudioChannelLayout` can hold.
This must be greater than `0`.

## Discussion

Use `ManagedAudioChannelLayout(tag:)` if no `AudioChannelDescription` are
needed.

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