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Rain Recording ION Quad Core Studio DAW Computer
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Rain Recording ION Quad Core Studio DAW Computer

With a Specially Tuned OS and Bios, Rain's ION Rackmount DAW Computer Provides the Ultimate Audio Workspace!
Fast, reliable and practically silent, Rain's ION Quad-Core is built to provide for your music production needs. Advanced beyond other systems, this rackmount audio computer is designed, tested and certified for the best performance whether you're using Pro Tools, Cubase, SONAR or just about any other PC audio software on the market.
 
Far past the capabilities of your average PC the Ion Rackmount computer is strong enough to take on countless tracks, plug-ins and synths to make your studio workstation everything you ever wanted it to be. Rain's Quiet Cool Design  blends the efficiency of a balanced components with intelligent cooling to ensure that your tracks remain hesitation free by preventing heat buildup and creating a virtually silent computing experience.

ION Quad Core Studio DAW Features
  • Designed and tested for use with most audio software (Pro Tools, Cubase, SONAR)
  • Available with Widows 32-bit XP or Vista OS
    • Vista System comes with Windows 7 Upgrade and XP Pro Crossgrade
    • XP System is Windows 7 and Vista ready, but upgrade is not included
  • 4 space rackmount, laser-etched, all-aluminum chassis
  • Engineered for powerful and stable pro audio/video production
  • Multiple PCI and PCI Express slots for huge expansion
  • Quiet Cool System Design keeps system cool and virtually silent
Using next generation, quad core technology, ION puts incredible power in your hands plus room to grow through an awesome array of PCI and PCI Express slots for your UAD and Pro Tools HD cards. It's a super power audio platform designed to effortlessly deliver the perfect balance of power and stability so you can concentrate on your music. Stream data at light speed through FireWire, eSATA and USB 2.0 with up to 6 terabytes of high performance internal storage for your audio and video projects. Power your projects with up to 16GB of low latency memory and watch as they transform into a breathtaking visual experience across up to 4 displays. ION gives you what no other computer can - an infinite canvas for your inspiration.

The body is made out of laser etched aluminum, part of the Quiet Cool Design that keeps heat and noise extremely low. A FireWire chipset by TI means maximum compatibility with your audio interface and 3rd party hardware along with USB 2.0 and eSATA for high speed streaming to external drives up to 3Gb/s. It's a truly balanced component set engineered to prevent data bottlenecks that could cause distortion and dropouts - the last thing you need in the heat of the moment. ION Studio is the ultimate media creation tool, ready to obliterate the barriers between you and your creativity. An infinite canvas for the sights and sounds you see in your imagination.

Tuned OS
Rain tunes the operating system specially for audio and video production. Combined with a custom BIOS, the result is optimized performance, high stability and maximum compatibility with your creative software and audio/video hardware.
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ION Quad Core Studio DAW Computer Specifications
  • Processor: 2.6GHz AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core Processor (up to 3.4GHz)
  • Memory: 4GB 1066MHz DDR2 Dual Channel RAM (up to 16GB)
  • OS Drive: 500GB SATA II 7200RPM High Performance Drive [32MB Cache]
  • Audio Drive: 500GB SATA II 7200RPM High Performance Drive [32MB Cache]
  • Total Storage: Up to 6 Terabytes
  • Optical Drive: StormDrive Dual Layer CD/DVD Writer
  • USB 2.0: 6 x USB 2.0 Ports
  • FireWire: 2 x FireWire Ports [TI chipset]
  • eSATA: 1 x eSATA Port [3Gb/s]
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3200 Series Graphics [Dual Display]
  • Video Connection: 1 x VGA, 1 x DVI, 1 x HDMI
  • PCI Express: 5 x PCIe Slots
  • PCI: 2 x PCI Slots [Legacy]
  • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet
  • Onboard Audio: 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio
  • Additional Connections: PS/2, D-sub, S/PDIF, RJ-45
  • Input: USB Keyboard and Optical Mouse
  • Construction: Silver, Laser Etched Aluminum 4U Rackmount
Software
  • Operating System: Windows 32-bit Vista Business or XP Pro
    • Tuned by Rain for audio/video
    • Free XP Pro & Windows 7 Upgrade (with Vista loaded computer only)
  • Additional Software
    • RainZone Internet Safe Zone
    • RainCare Restore Recovery and Backup Solution
Support
  • Included Support:
    • RainCare Support (1 year) with 30-day Free Audio/Video Support Trial
    • One Year Limited Hardware Warranty
  • Optional Support: RainCare Encompass (Sold Separately)
    • 3 year Support Plan
    • Audio/Video Integration Support
    • Extended Warranty
Support Type
RainCare
(Provided)
RainCare Encompass
(Sold Separatly)
Phone Support
90 Days
3 years
Email Support
1 Year
3 years
RainCare Remote
1 Year
3 years
RainCare.net Access
Unlimited
Unlimited
Audio/Video Integration
30 Day Trial
3 years
Parts and Labor Hardware Warranty
3 Years
3 Years

Additional Information
  • Box Dimensions: 28 x 14 x 24 inches
  • Boxed Weight: 31 lbs

 
 
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