Computer Basics - input devices

 

Microphones

Microphones are used to input audio

Three main types of microphones are:

Desktop microphones
Headsets
Directional microphones

            Digital Cameras

             Digital cameras are used to:   

Download images to a computer
Post pictures to the Web
Produce videos
Resolution is measured in megapixels

Higher the resolution, better the image quality, but the more expensive the camera

Webcam

Web cam is a video camera that can be used to take images for uploading to the Web