AudioNode.channelInterpretation

The channelInterpretation property of the AudioNode interface represents an enumerated value describing how input channels are mapped to output channels when the number of inputs/outputs is different. For example, this setting defines how a mono input will be up-mixed to a stereo or 5.1 channel output, or how a quad channel input will be down-mixed to a stereo or mono output.

The property has two options: speakers and discrete. These are documented in Basic concepts behind Web Audio API > up-mixing and down-mixing.

Syntax

var oscillator = audioCtx.createOscillator();
oscillator.channelInterpretation = 'discrete';

Value

The values are documented in Basic concepts behind Web Audio API > up-mixing and down-mixing.

In summary:

speakers

Use set of "standard" mappings for combinations of common speaker input and outputs setups (mono, stereo, quad, 5.1). For example, with this setting a mono channel input will output to both channels of a stereo output.

discrete

Input channels are mapped to output channels in order. If there are more inputs that outputs the additional inputs are dropped; if there are fewer then the unused outputs are silent.

Example

var AudioContext = window.AudioContext || window.webkitAudioContext;

var audioCtx = new AudioContext();

var oscillator = audioCtx.createOscillator();
var gainNode = audioCtx.createGain();

oscillator.connect(gainNode);
gainNode.connect(audioCtx.destination);

oscillator.channelInterpretation = 'discrete';

Specifications

Browser compatibility

See also

• Using the Web Audio API