---
title: "init(format:)"
framework: soundanalysis
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "soundanalysis/snaudiostreamanalyzer/init(format:)"
---

# init(format:)

Creates a new audio stream analyzer.

## Declaration

```swift
init(format: AVAudioFormat)
```

## Parameters

- `format`: The audio format of an audio stream.

## Discussion

Discussion important: The audio stream format must be a linear PCM (pulse code modulation).