Rain Recording Nimbus AS1 Desktop Audio Computer

Dual-Core Power
Introducing the latest addition to the Rain Recording desktop line. Nimbus is a powerful and upgradeable audio computer for the musician on a budget. Nimbus has everything you need to record, edit and playback your music without crashes, drop-outs, or distortion. Nimbus is optimized for audio performance and ready to rock with your favorite DAW software and audio interface.

Room to Grow
Nimbus is a revolution in design and configurability. The sleek scissor doors and top USB/FireWire ports provide easy access for audio peripherals and drive bays while the all aluminum construction keeps internal components passively cool and quiet. And, when it comes time to upgrade, the well-organized interior is ready for action with room for 4GB of RAM, 2 terabytes of hard disk space, 3 PCI cards and Windows Vista.

Technical Info

Hardware
CPU: Intel Pentium D Dual-Core Processor 925 2MBx2 L2 3.0 GHz 800 MHz

MainBoard: Intel DG965RYCK

RAM: 1GB DDR-2 RAM (667MHz Single Chip)

Operating System Drive: 80 GB 7200 RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 8MB buffer

Audio Streaming Drive: 80 GB 7200 RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 8MB buffer

Other Drives: Dual Layer DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive

USB Ports: 6 USB 2.0

1394IEEE (FireWire): 1 FireWire Port

Video: Intel Integrated Graphics -- Analog DB15

Expansion: 1 PCI Express x16 and 1 x4 bus add-in card connectors, 2 Conventional bus connectors

LAN: (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller

Legacy I/O: 1-serial, 1-parallel and 2-PS/2 ports

Other: FDD, 7-in-1 Card Reader Compac Flash, Micro Drive, Smart Media, Memory Stick, Secure Digital Card, Multi

Media Card
Audio: 8-channel (7.1) audio subsystem using the SigmaTel STAC9227 audio codec

PSU: Silent 360-watt silent power supply

Quiet Cool: Intel Precision Cooling Technology

Input: Keyboard, Microsoft Optical Mouse

Dimensions: 8 x 17.75 x 21 in. (W x H x D)

Weight: 32 lbs.

Software
Microsoft Windows XP Home

NERO Express CD/DVD Creation Software

Acronis True Image -- Recovery Software

Support
RainCare Basic Support

1-Year Limited Warranty

Specifically designed for digital music! The latest Rain recording computer features a 3.0 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB RAM, and dual 80 GB hard drives; one for the OS and one for streaming audio. DVD/CD-RW drive, onboard FireWire and 6 USB 2.0 ports. Includes Windows XP Home and Nero Express software.