AudioDestinationNode.maxChannelCount

The maxchannelCount property of the AudioDestinationNode interface is an unsigned long defining the maximum amount of channels that the physical device can handle.

The AudioNode.channelCount property can be set between 0 and this value (both included). If maxChannelCount is 0, like in OfflineAudioContext, the channel count cannot be changed.

Syntax

var audioCtx = new AudioContext();
var myDestination = audioCtx.destination;
myDestination.maxChannelCount = 2;

Value

An unsigned long.

Example

The following would set up a simple audio graph, featuring an AudioDestinationNode with maxChannelCount of 2:

var audioCtx = new AudioContext();
var source = audioCtx.createMediaElementSource(myMediaElement);
source.connect(gainNode);
audioCtx.destination.maxChannelCount = 2;
gainNode.connect(audioCtx.destination);

To see a more complete implementation, check out one of our MDN Web Audio examples, such as Voice-change-o-matic or Violent Theremin.

Specifications

Specification	Status	Comment
Web Audio API The definition of 'maxChannelCount' in that specification.	Working Draft

Feature	Chrome	Firefox (Gecko)	Internet Explorer	Opera	Safari (WebKit)
Basic support	10.0webkit	25.0 (25.0)	Not supported	15.0webkit 22 (unprefixed)	6.0webkit

Feature	Android	Firefox Mobile (Gecko)	Firefox OS	IE Mobile	Opera Mobile	Safari Mobile	Chrome for Android
Basic support	?	26.0	1.2	?	?	?	33.0