AudioNode.numberOfInputs

The numberOfInputs property of the AudioNode interface returns the number of inputs feeding the node. Source nodes are defined as nodes having a numberOfInputs property with a value of 0.

Syntax

var numInputs = audioNode.numberOfInputs;

Value

An integer ≥ 0.

Example

const audioCtx = new AudioContext();

const oscillator = audioCtx.createOscillator();
const gainNode = audioCtx.createGain();

oscillator.connect(gainNode).connect(audioCtx.destination);

console.log(oscillator.numberOfInputs); // 0
console.log(gainNode.numberOfInputs); // 1
console.log(audioCtx.destination.numberOfInputs); // 1

Specifications

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

Browser compatibility

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ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
numberOfInputsChrome Full support 14Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 25IE No support NoOpera Full support 15Safari Full support 6WebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 26Opera Android Full support 14Safari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android Full support 1.0

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See also