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Multimedia
Capabilities
computer monitor
CD-ROMs and DVD players are used for input and output of
multimedia.
One of the jobs of the video capture card is to convert the YUV
format into an RGB VGA-compatible signal. YUV is a video
encoding format that is different than RGB.
Output Simple sound card output devices include headphones and speakers
while more complicated devices consist of surround-sound digital theatre systems,
DAT and CD recorders, and other musical devices
Sampling rate The rate at which the card can record audio information. Today's
16-bit sound cards are capable of sampling at 128kHz and beyond.
Feature set Includes additional features such as: 3-D audio co-processors,
device controllers, and digital output options.
Sound cards can also act as device controllers that have built-in SCSI,
RAID, or FireWire (IEEE 1394) controllers. Many higher-end sound cards also
offer digital output ports such as Toslink (a fiber optic connector) and coaxial
to allow connection to home theatre systems.