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So there is a mix of formats WITHIN the plugin. The mono input is likely required for the pitch correction and harmonizer modules - but then the subsequent delay and reverb modules produce stereo outputs. I have discovered that it's a bit unique in that it requires a mono input and produces a stereo output.
I have been experimenting with the demo version of Izotope's Nectar 2 vocal processing plugin.