What is Dynamic Range
Dynamic range is the span between the quietest and loudest sounds a microphone or sound level meter can measure accurately.
Go below it, and the signal gets lost in noise. Go above it, and distortion kicks in.
It’s defined by two limits: the noise floor (the lowest measurable level) and the overload point (the highest level before distortion). A wider dynamic range means a system can capture subtle details and handle powerful sounds without clipping.
In this video, we explain how dynamic range works, what sets the limits in microphones and measurement systems, and why it’s crucial for reliable acoustic data.
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