dynamic range
noun
: the ratio of the strongest to the weakest sound intensity that can be transmitted or reproduced by an audio or broadcasting system
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Before: The volume of dialogue levels (the black bars) are inconsistent, and wide dynamic range means content gets quiet and potentially hard to hear. 
Jon Porter, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2021 In addition, both are percussion instruments of a sort, yet have the capability of enormous dynamic range, loud to soft, from one chord to the next. Tim Page, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Thanks to 2160-pixel ultra HD resolution, movies and TV shows are crystal clear, and the screen showcases a dynamic range of HDR colors and textures. Heath Owens, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2022 The Link uses a 1/2-inch sensor, which Insta360 says allows the webcam to capture more detail with better dynamic range than other webcams, while also outperforming them in low-light conditions. Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 2 Aug. 2022 The earphones will pack better drivers and high dynamic range amplifiers. Chris Smith, BGR, 1 July 2022 This should help the premium model deliver a much more satisfying demonstration of what high dynamic range pictures can bring to the gaming party. John Archer, Forbes, 29 June 2022 Picture quality is stunning, with 4K resolution, great HDR (high-dynamic range), amazing brightness, and very sharp clarity. Harry Rabinowitz, Popular Mechanics, 29 June 2022 The 42-megapixel sensor is wonderfully sharp and captures a wide dynamic range. Scott Gilbertson, Wired, 13 July 2022 See More
Jon Porter, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2021 In addition, both are percussion instruments of a sort, yet have the capability of enormous dynamic range, loud to soft, from one chord to the next. Tim Page, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Thanks to 2160-pixel ultra HD resolution, movies and TV shows are crystal clear, and the screen showcases a dynamic range of HDR colors and textures. Heath Owens, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2022 The Link uses a 1/2-inch sensor, which Insta360 says allows the webcam to capture more detail with better dynamic range than other webcams, while also outperforming them in low-light conditions. Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 2 Aug. 2022 The earphones will pack better drivers and high dynamic range amplifiers. Chris Smith, BGR, 1 July 2022 This should help the premium model deliver a much more satisfying demonstration of what high dynamic range pictures can bring to the gaming party. John Archer, Forbes, 29 June 2022 Picture quality is stunning, with 4K resolution, great HDR (high-dynamic range), amazing brightness, and very sharp clarity. Harry Rabinowitz, Popular Mechanics, 29 June 2022 The 42-megapixel sensor is wonderfully sharp and captures a wide dynamic range. Scott Gilbertson, Wired, 13 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1917, in the meaning defined above