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Post-production · term

True peak

Also known as inter-sample peak.

An estimate of the maximum reconstructed audio-signal level, including peaks that occur between digital samples.

In practice

True-peak metering helps prevent overload after conversion, encoding, or playback; delivery limits are expressed in dBTP and differ from sample-peak readings.

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Sources

  1. Loudness: EBU R 128 and supporting publications · European Broadcasting Union

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.

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