dynamic range

American  

noun

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

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dynamic range British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of dynamic range

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The new half-speed remaster underscores the LP's crisp dynamic range, overall warmth, and instrumental power and finesse.

From Salon

Just take, for example, the high dynamic range enhancements offering an expansive variation of green hues as witnessed from the countryside to the top of a billiards table, clipped shrubbery, wine bottles, vines, a 1939 Daimler, a textured towel, flora against the fauna, a patterned couch and pingpong table.

From Washington Times

"More than anything, it's an effective showcase of his dynamic range."

From BBC

For its release on 4K Ultra HD, artisans created a new 4K scan from the original camera negative with high dynamic range grading, and the excellent screen-bursting results are visually crisp and hue-saturated.

From Washington Times

The 4K restoration, derived from the original, interpositive film stock adds high dynamic range enhancements and, despite the preponderous of dark-green muck in the swamps, delivers a sharp, optimal viewing experience.

From Washington Times