Term: True Peak (Inter-sample Peak)

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The instantaneous highest level of an audio signal after it has been converted from a digital to an analog signal. The true peak, or inter-sample peak, may be higher than any individual sample’s value, as the inter-sample peak is interpolated between sample values. Digital True Peak meters can display the expected analog peak levels, which can exceed 0 dBFS. (see also: Sample Peak)