Rain Recording Element X1 Quad Core Desktop Audio Computer

Element digital audio - now available in ludicrous speed
Introducing Element X, the most powerful Rain digital audio workstation ever. With a hardware configuration purposefully designed to prevent data bottlenecks, excess noise and audio engine seizure, Element X provides the ideal platform for your limitless creativity. A newly redesigned system architecture plays each premium component in perfect harmony. From the Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme processor through a super-wide 1333Mhz system bus, 8 Gigabytes DDR-3 RAM and into the 4 Terabytes of RAID-0 storage, your data flows uninhibited, emerging from your speakers in gorgeous, crystal clear digital audio - just as it was meant to be.

64-bit evolution
This is a new age of digital audio production. Utilizing the latest version of Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit, Element X is able to address up to 8 Gigabytes of RAM - a number that will increase as technology advances. The future of 64-bit processing holds the key to direct-to-RAM recording, greatly enhanced sample playback performance, and true zero-latency operation.

Hardware

Designed for audio.
Not just another pretty face. Element X was engineered for superior digital audio performance. Pile on the tracks, plug in the plug-ins, and play every virtual instrument in your orchestra. With Element X, there are no limits.

All aluminum construction.
Element's cool, blue aluminum skin prevents heat buildup inside the chassis. There's no need to isolate it - Element X is designed to run Quiet Cool so you can record even when it's sitting near the microphone.

Four more cores.
Element X packs the punch of Intel's fastest quad-core processor, the Core 2 Quad Extreme QX6800 2.93Ghz with an 8MB L2 cache and 1333Mhz FSB.

New DDR-3 RAM.
8 Gigabytes of DDR-3 main memory means super fast data transfer for more tracks, synths and plug-ins than ever before. No data bottlenecks and no audio drop-outs.

Super storage.
Element X ships with 4TB of 7200RPM RAID-0 audio streaming and sample drives. No more waiting around for your samples and virtual instruments to load.

NVIDIA graphics.
Spread out across multiple digital displays, render hi-res video and take advantage of Microsoft® DirectX® support with the NVIDIA 8600GT graphics processor.

Software

Compatible.
Rain digital audio workstations are designed for compatibility with industry standard audio software like Pro Tools, GigaStudio and Cubase.

Vista Ultimate 64-bit.
The next generation Microsoft OS is able to address up to 8GB of RAM.

Recover fast.
Your RainCare Precision support plan includes recovery software pre-configured to return your system to its original factory default at the touch of a button.

Technical Info

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme QX6800 8MB L2 2.93GHz 1333MHz FSB

MainBoard: Intel DX38BT

RAM: 8GB DDR-3 RAM (1333MHz Dual Channel - Matched Pair)

Video: Nvidia GeForce 8600GT PCI-E 256MB GDDR3 Dual DVI-I D-Sub HDTV TV-OUT

Operating System Drive: 500 GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 32 MB buffer

Audio Streaming Drive: 2TB (2 x 1TB RAID-0) 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 64MB buffer

Sample Drive: 2TB (2 x 1TB RAID-0) 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 64MB buffer

Optical Drives: Dual Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive (LightScribe)

USB Ports: 10 USB 2.0 (6 Rear/2 Front/2 Internal)

1394IEEE (FireWire): 5 FireWire Ports (3 x 2 independent IEEE 1394 chipsets)

eSata: 1 eSata II external ports (rear)

Expansion: One PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector, three PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connectors, three PCI 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 STAC9271D audio codec

PSU: Silent 600 watt silent power supply

Quiet Cool: Intel Precision Cooling Technology, Zalman CNPS9500 All Copper CPU cooler

Input: Aluminum Keyboard, Microsoft Optical Mouse

Dimensions (W x H x D): 8 x 17.75 x 21 inches

Weight: 44 lbs.

Software Included

Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit

NERO Express CD/DVD Creation Software

Acronis True Image - Recovery Software

Support

RainCare Precision Support

Three Year Limited Warranty

Rain's most powerful workstation! Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme processor with 1333MHz FSB, 8GB DDR-3 RAM, and 4 TBytes of RAID storage, all optimized for audio production. Includes Vista Ultimate 64-bit OS, mouse, and keyboard. Video monitor, audio interface, and speakers sold separately.