Web Audio API

The Web Audio API is a powerful JavaScript API used to create, process, and control audio directly in the browser. It enables real-time audio effects, analysis, and advanced sound manipulation for web applications.

Used for playing, recording, and manipulating audio
Supports real-time audio processing
Allows audio effects like echo, reverb, and filters
Works with audio from files, microphones, or streams
Commonly used in music apps, games, and voice-based features.

Syntax: var latency = audioCtx.outputLatency;

[Example]: Creates an AudioContext and logs the audio output latency to the browser console.

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        AudioContext outputLatency property
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JavaScript

const audioCtx = new AudioContext();
console.log(audioCtx.outputLatency);

Creates a new AudioContext instance.
Accesses the outputLatency property.
Prints the output latency value in the console.

Return Value: A double value is returned in seconds.

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