---
title: PHASESpatializationMode.alwaysUseChannelBased
framework: phase
role: symbol
role_heading: Case
path: phase/phasespatializationmode/alwaysusechannelbased
---

# PHASESpatializationMode.alwaysUseChannelBased

A mode that adds a 3D position and orientation to sound by panning across the available output channels.

## Declaration

```swift
case alwaysUseChannelBased
```

## Discussion

Discussion The framework selects a channel layout for the output audio that’s compatible with the device’s channel configuration in Settings. This mode applies the same effect regardless of the current output device.

## See Also

### Modes

- [PHASESpatializationMode.automatic](phase/phasespatializationmode/automatic.md)
- [PHASESpatializationMode.alwaysUseBinaural](phase/phasespatializationmode/alwaysusebinaural.md)