A device that is used to digitize analog audio or video and write to a file or write digital audio or video to a file.
an analogue capture card converts analogue signals (from a VHS camera, for example) into digital signals for subsequent processing, such as editing. You can also buy FireWire/i.Link/IEEE 1394 cards to import digital video directly. Some cards combine both analogue and digital inputs.
A device used for transferring video and audio to a hard drive. If the source material is analog, it also converts it to digital format. If it was digital already, it is transferred to the hard drive.
A piece of computer hardware that captures digital video and audio to a hard drive, typically through a FireWire (IEEE 1394) port.
A computer hardware device that receives digital audio or video from a source such as a digital camcorder or camera. In the instance of audio, it is also called a sound card.
A printed circuit board that fits into an expansion slot on a computer and provides functionality for capturing video from an external source.
