Rain Recording ION IGX4 Rackmount Audio Computer
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AMD Phenom True Quad Core processor. 4 space rackmount all-aluminum chassis.
Overview
The Rain Recording ION Rackmount Computer is designed as a powerful, stable and reliable platform for industry standard digital audio software and hardware. Engineered with Quiet Cool technology, ION is built to to push all your tracks, plug-ins and virtual instruments while keeping heat low and noise even lower. ION is powered by a new generation of AMD Quad Core processors designed for ultra efficient operation and a direct connection to memory - perfectly designed for audio production.
Housed in a rugged, all aluminum chassis that lets heat dissipate naturally (even in a rack), ION is designed to integrate naturally with your studio. And like all Rain audio and video computers, ION is designed to smash the barriers between you and your creativity. A balanced component architecture, endless testing and world class audio integration support means you spend all your time making music - not talking to tech support. Experience what it's like to use a computer designed from the ground up for audio production.
Features
Powerful and efficient True Quad Core Phenom CPU by AMD
4 space rackmount all-aluminum chassis
Designed for powerful, stable and reliable performance
Connect 4 displays at once
Loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Professional (tuned by Rain for audio production)
Tested with all industry standard digital audio software and hardware
Housed in a rugged, all aluminum chassis that lets heat dissipate naturally (even in a rack), ION is designed to integrate naturally with your studio. And like all Rain audio and video computers, ION is designed to smash the barriers between you and your creativity. A balanced component architecture, endless testing and world class audio integration support means you spend all your time making music - not talking to tech support. Experience what it's like to use a computer designed from the ground up for audio production.
Features
Powerful and efficient True Quad Core Phenom CPU by AMD
4 space rackmount all-aluminum chassis
Designed for powerful, stable and reliable performance
Connect 4 displays at once
Loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Professional (tuned by Rain for audio production)
Tested with all industry standard digital audio software and hardware
Specs
CPU: AMD Phenom True Quad Core 9750 X4 (2.4GHz)
RAM: 4GB DDR-2 RAM (Dual Channel - Matched Pair)
OS Drive: 500 GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II (32MB Cache)
Audio Streaming Drive: 500 GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II (32MB Cache)
Optical Drive: Dual Layer DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Combo Drive
USB: 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
FireWire: 2 x FireWire 400 Ports (TI Chipset)
Video: ATI Radeon HD 3450 with Quad Monitor Output
PCI/PCIe: 1 x PCIes (x16), 1 x PCIe (x4), 2 x PCI
LAN: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Front Panel Connectors:
- 1 x FireWire port
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports
- 3 x Audio (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
Back Panel Connectors:
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
- 1 x PS/2 mouse port
- 1 x D-Sub port
- 1 x DVI-D port (Note 3)
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 1 x eSATA (3Gb/s) port
- 1 x FireWire port
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x RJ-45 port
- 6 x Audio jacks (Center /Subwoofer Out /Rear Speaker Out /Side Speaker Out /Line In /Line Out /Mic In)
Audio: 6 channel Realtek Audio
PSU: 530 Watt Silent Power Supply
Input: Rain Aluminum Keyboard, Microsoft Optical Mouse
Dimensions (HxWxD): 6.5 x 17 x 21 inches
Weight: 35 lbs.
RAM: 4GB DDR-2 RAM (Dual Channel - Matched Pair)
OS Drive: 500 GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II (32MB Cache)
Audio Streaming Drive: 500 GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II (32MB Cache)
Optical Drive: Dual Layer DVD+/-RW/CD-RW Combo Drive
USB: 4 x USB 2.0 Ports
FireWire: 2 x FireWire 400 Ports (TI Chipset)
Video: ATI Radeon HD 3450 with Quad Monitor Output
PCI/PCIe: 1 x PCIes (x16), 1 x PCIe (x4), 2 x PCI
LAN: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Front Panel Connectors:
- 1 x FireWire port
- 2 x USB 2.0 ports
- 3 x Audio (Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
Back Panel Connectors:
- 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
- 1 x PS/2 mouse port
- 1 x D-Sub port
- 1 x DVI-D port (Note 3)
- 1 x HDMI port
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 1 x eSATA (3Gb/s) port
- 1 x FireWire port
- 4 x USB 2.0 ports
- 1 x RJ-45 port
- 6 x Audio jacks (Center /Subwoofer Out /Rear Speaker Out /Side Speaker Out /Line In /Line Out /Mic In)
Audio: 6 channel Realtek Audio
PSU: 530 Watt Silent Power Supply
Input: Rain Aluminum Keyboard, Microsoft Optical Mouse
Dimensions (HxWxD): 6.5 x 17 x 21 inches
Weight: 35 lbs.
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(22 ratings)
Submitted November 24, 2008 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"A fool proof purchase for computer-based audio recording."
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Very pleased with this bad boy, I don't expect anything to happen to this thing, and if it did down the long run, I would be happy to purchase another Rain product. These guys obviously know what they are doing.
Sound
Of course it's your mixer and equipment that make or break the sound. This computer is so streamlined and stripped down that you can run vst plug-ins and effects up the ying-yang with very little latency.
The drives are partitioned in such a way as to keep the system files separate from your music and allow for backup of your files in case of a hard drive malfunction.
Features
Super-fast processor, aluminum chassis, Windows XP Pro, Almost a terabyte of hard drive space, very very quiet, etc, etc.
Ease of Use
Preloaded with Windows XP Pro, so you don't need to do any tinkering. Everything is straight forward and there is documentation that explains the provided applications.
Quality
Came without any nicks or dents, started smoothly, completely compatible with my software.
Value
A little pricey, but all in all, well worth what I paid for.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed (and not expect to) any support, but they boast good customer service, and judging by the package here, they probably offer very good service. I will rate it 10 for the benefit of the doubt.
The Wow Factor
Looks sexy, built sturdy, and runs smoothly and quietly.
Musical Background:
Active Musician / Hobbiest Recording Engineer
Musical Style:
Whatever sounds good.
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