---
title: "init(channelDescriptions:)"
framework: coreaudio
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "coreaudio/managedaudiochannellayout/init(channeldescriptions:)"
---

# init(channelDescriptions:)

Creates a new ManagedAudioChannelLayout from an array of AudioChannelDescription.

## Declaration

```swift
init(channelDescriptions: [AudioChannelDescription])
```

## Parameters

- `channelDescriptions`: An array of AudioChannelDescription that are set on this ManagedAudioChannelLayout.