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ION 6-Core Rackmount Audio Computer

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Overview

Designed to optimize the performance of your high-demanding audio software with room for expansion.

6 cores standard
ION is an advanced, 6-core, rackmount audio computer designed to give you all the creative freedom your music demands. Tested and certified for optimum performance with your audio software like Pro Tools, Cubase and SONAR, ION invites you to push far beyond the capabilities of a regular computer, adding the tracks, plug-ins and synths that make your projects come to life. Rain's Quiet Cool Design keeps ION cool and quiet, preventing glitches and dropouts that could ruin your session. Powerful, stable and engineered for audio. This is what it's like when you computer can keep up with your creativity.

Make more music
Using next generation processor technology from AMD, ION puts incredible power in your hands plus room to grow through an awesome array of expansion slots for your UAD and Pro Tools HD cards. It's a super power audio platform designed to effortlessly deliver the perfect balance of power and stability so you can concentrate on your music. Stream data at light speed through FireWire, eSATA and USB 3.0 with up to 6 terabytes of SATA III high performance internal storage for your audio and video projects. Power your plugins with up to 16GB of low latency memory and watch as they transform into a breathtaking visual experience across multiple monitors. ION gives you what no other computer can - an infinite canvas for your inspiration.

Welcome to tech support for creative people
In addition to the complimentary 1 year RainCare Technical Support and Warranty, your Rain also includes a free Rain Ensemble Plug & Play session. During your session you can ask for help with anything outside of the computer. We can install your gear, tune your system for the best performance or help with issues that fall into the "grey area" between your computer, software and hardware.

Features

  • Designed and tested for use with audio software like Pro Tools, Cubase and SONAR
  • Room for up to 6 terabytes of high performance storage and 16GB of DDR3 memory.
  • One Free Rain Ensemble Plug & Play Session for help with all your gear.
  • Seven PCI and PCI Express slots for huge expansion with UAD and Pro Tools HD cards.
  • Quiet Cool Design prevents glitches, drops, excess heat and noise.

Make music with this beast of a computer. It's designed to take it. Order today!

Specs

ION 6-Core Rackmount Audio Computer Specifications:

Processor:
  • 3.3GHz AMD "Zambezi" FX 6-Core Processor [6MB Cache]
Memory:
  • 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 Dual Channel RAM (up to 16GB)
Hard Drive:
  • 1TB SATA III 7200RPM High Performance Drive
  • Total Storage: Three hard drive bays for up to 6 terabytes (Optional RAID)
  • Optical Drive: StormDrive Dual Layer CD/DVD Writer
  • USB 2.0: 6 x USB 2.0 Ports [480 Mb/s]
  • USB 3.0: 2 x USB 3.0 Ports [4.8Gb/s]
  • FireWire: 2 x FireWire 400 Ports [TI chipset]
  • eSATA: 2 x eSATA Port [3Gb/s]
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4200 Series Graphics [512MB]
Graphics:
  • NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS [1GB]
  • PCI Express 2.0: 2 x PCIe [x16], 2 x PCIe [x1]
  • PCI: 3 x PCI Slots
  • S/PDIF:1 x S/PDIF Optical Out
  • Audio: 7.1 Channel High Definition
  • Audio Out:Center/Sub/Rear/Side/Line In/Line Out/Mic
  • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet [RJ-45]
  • PS/2: 2 x PS/2 Ports
  • Input: Rain Aluminum USB Keyboard and Optical Mouse
  • PSU: 500W Silent Power Supply [80Plus Certified]
  • Quiet Cool: Intelligent Cooling, Aluminum Construction, Balanced Component Architecture
Software
  • Windows 7 Pro [64-bit] Tuned by Rain for Audio + Video Production
  • Custom High Performance BIOS
  • RainCare Restore Recovery and Backup Solution
  • RainZone Internet Safe Zone
Support
  • RainCare Technical Support & Warranty [1 Year]
  • One free Rain Ensemble Plug & Play Session
  • Optional 3 Year Extended RainCare Support & Warranty
Additional Information
  • Unit Weight: 26 lb
  • Unit Dimensions: 21" x 17" x 7"
  • Boxed Weight: 35lbs
  • Box Dimensions: 24" x 21" x 12"
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