Rain Computers ION Studio 64-Bit Rackmount Audio Computer

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Designed to keep heat and noise levels low, this computer's quad-core processor and 6 GB of memory gives your software the ultimate hardward companion.

A revolution in creative computing, the ION Studio 64-bit Rackmount Audio and Video Workstation has been thoroughly tested and certified for use with audio and video software like Pro Tools, Adobe Premier and Native Instruments. Utilizing an Intel Nehalem Xeon quad-core processor with 6GB of memory and 1TB of high performance storage (expandable to 24GB of triple channel memory and 6TB storage), the this Ion Studio DAW has a PCI Express expansion built for UAD2, Pro Tools HD and video capture cards.

Features
- Designed and tested for use with software like Pro Tools, Adobe Premier and NI

- Quiet Cool Design prevents data bottlenecks that lead to audio dropouts and glitches

- Intel Nehalem Xeon Quad Core Processor

- Expandable to 24GB memory and 6 terabytes of high performance storage

- Aluminum, rackmount chassis with lots of room for expansion

- Engineered for powerful and stable Pro Audio and Video production

Quiet Cool Design
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 3.0 and eSATA for high speed streaming to external drives up to 4.8Gb/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 read more barriers between you and your creativity. An infinite canvas for the sights and sounds you see in your imagination. This is what its like when your computer can keep up with your creativity.

Tuned OS
Rain tunes the operating system 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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Specifications
Processor: 3.06GHz Intel Nehalem Xeon Quad Core (up to 3.3GHz)

Memory: 6GB 1333MHz DDR3 Triple Channel SDRAM (up to 24GB)

OS Drive: 1 x 1TB SATA III 7200RPM High Performance Drive

Total Storage: Up to 6 Terabytes (RAID 0,1,5)

Optical Drive: StormDrive Dual Layer CD/DVD Writer

USB 2.0: 6 x USB 2.0 Ports

USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0 Ports

FireWire: 6 x FireWire Ports [TI chipset]

eSATA: 2 x eSATA Port [3Gb/s]

Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4650 [1GB]

Video Connection: 2 x DVI

PCI Express: 6 x PCIe Slots

PCI: 1 x PCI Slot [Legacy]

LAN: Gigabit Ethernet

Onboard Audio: 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio

Input: USB Keyboard and Optical Mouse

Software
Operating System: Windows 7 (64-bit)

Tuned by Rain for audio and video production

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

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 877-MIX-RAIN

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