dynamic range

noun

1. Audio. the ratio of the loudest to faintest sounds reproduced without significant distortion, usually expressed in decibels.

dynamic range

noun

1. the range of signal amplitudes over which an electronic communications channel can operate within acceptable limits of distortion. The range is determined by system noise at the lower end and by the onset of overload at the upper end

Word History and Origins

Origin of dynamic range¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Features like Auto HDR will bring high dynamic range to PCs with the supported hardware, as well as DirectStorage, which stores data directly on graphics cards for faster access and therefore faster speeds.

From Time

Smaller practice amps excel at portability at the expense of power and dynamic range, and these usually range between 3 watts and 5 watts.

From Popular-Science

When recording vocals for any purpose, capturing a lifelike and high-quality sound is the key to translating this familiarity, and doing so requires a microphone that effectively replicates vocal frequencies and dynamic range.

From Popular-Science

It can measure distance with a higher dynamic range and instant velocity, meaning it can gauge the speed of the objects coming to or moving away from them.

From TechCrunch

HDRIs — high dynamic range images — mesh together different pictures to create a complete depiction of the light in a real scene.

From Vox