Rain Recording ION Studio Rackmount Audio Computer
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Laser etched, rackmount aluminum chassis (4U). Intel "Nehalem" Xeon Quad Core, up to 16GB memory and 6 terabytes of high performance storage.
Overview
Introducing ION Studio, the new rackmount digital audio/video workstation by Rain. It's a revolution in creative computing, tested and certified for use with audio and video software like Pro Tools, Adobe Premier and Native Instruments. The flick of a wrist sends your project screaming down the pipes of an Intel "Nehalem" Xeon Quad Core processor, through up to 16GB of low latency memory and into the hands of 6 terabytes of high performance storage. PCI Express expanion is built in for your UAD, Pro Tools HD and video capture cards. The only thing you need to add is a bit of inspiration.
Features
- Designed and tested for use with audio/video software like Pro Tools, Adobe Premier and NI
- Quiet Cool(TM) Design prevents data bottlenecks and overheating.
- Intel "Nehalem" Xeon Quad Core, up to 16GB memory and 6 terabytes of high performance storage
- Laser etched, rackmount aluminum chassis (4U)
- Engineered for powerful and stable pro audio/video production
The body is made out of laser etched aluminum, part of the Quiet Cool(TM) 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… read more tool, ready to obliterate the barriers between you and your creativity. An infinite canvas for the sights and sounds you see in your imagination. read less
Features
- Designed and tested for use with audio/video software like Pro Tools, Adobe Premier and NI
- Quiet Cool(TM) Design prevents data bottlenecks and overheating.
- Intel "Nehalem" Xeon Quad Core, up to 16GB memory and 6 terabytes of high performance storage
- Laser etched, rackmount aluminum chassis (4U)
- Engineered for powerful and stable pro audio/video production
The body is made out of laser etched aluminum, part of the Quiet Cool(TM) 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… read more tool, ready to obliterate the barriers between you and your creativity. An infinite canvas for the sights and sounds you see in your imagination. read less
Specs
Specifications
Processor: 2.66GHz Intel "Nehalem" Xeon Quad Core (up to 3.3GHz)
Memory: 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 Low Latency SDRAM (up to 16GB)
OS Drive: 500GB SATA II 7200RPM High Performance Drive [32MB Cache]
Media Drive: 500GB SATA II 7200RPM High Performance Drive [32MB Cache]
Total Storage: Up to 6 Terabytes (RAID 0,1,5)
Optical Drive: StormDrive Dual Layer CD/DVD Writer
USB 2.0: 12 x USB 2.0 Ports
FireWire: 5 x FireWire Ports [TI chipset]
eSATA: 1 x eSATA Port [3Gb/s]
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4650 [512MB]
Video Connection: 2 x DVI, 1 x TV Out
PCI Express: 5 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
Construction: Silver, Laser Etched Aluminum 4U Rackmount
Software
Windows Vista Business (x32, x64) tuned by Rain for audio/video, Free XP Pro & Windows 7 Upgrade
RainZone(TM) Internet Safe Zone
RainCare Restore(TM) Recovery and Backup Solution
Support
RainCare Support (1yr) w/ 30-day Free Audio/Video Support Trial
One Year Limited Hardware Warranty
Available RainCare Encompass(TM) Audio/Video Integration Support and Extended Warranty
Additional Information
UPC: 858328001557
Boxed Weight: 31 lbs
Box Dimensions: 28 x 14 x 24
Processor: 2.66GHz Intel "Nehalem" Xeon Quad Core (up to 3.3GHz)
Memory: 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 Low Latency SDRAM (up to 16GB)
OS Drive: 500GB SATA II 7200RPM High Performance Drive [32MB Cache]
Media Drive: 500GB SATA II 7200RPM High Performance Drive [32MB Cache]
Total Storage: Up to 6 Terabytes (RAID 0,1,5)
Optical Drive: StormDrive Dual Layer CD/DVD Writer
USB 2.0: 12 x USB 2.0 Ports
FireWire: 5 x FireWire Ports [TI chipset]
eSATA: 1 x eSATA Port [3Gb/s]
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4650 [512MB]
Video Connection: 2 x DVI, 1 x TV Out
PCI Express: 5 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
Construction: Silver, Laser Etched Aluminum 4U Rackmount
Software
Windows Vista Business (x32, x64) tuned by Rain for audio/video, Free XP Pro & Windows 7 Upgrade
RainZone(TM) Internet Safe Zone
RainCare Restore(TM) Recovery and Backup Solution
Support
RainCare Support (1yr) w/ 30-day Free Audio/Video Support Trial
One Year Limited Hardware Warranty
Available RainCare Encompass(TM) Audio/Video Integration Support and Extended Warranty
Additional Information
UPC: 858328001557
Boxed Weight: 31 lbs
Box Dimensions: 28 x 14 x 24
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