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ION is the next step in the evolution of your creativity. Quiet Cool System Design means the freedom to use all the tracks, plugins and synths to bring your projects to life. Finally a computer than can keep up with your creativity.

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Overview

Specs


Hardware

  • Processor: 2.8GHz or 3.4GHz AMD Phenom II X4 Quad Core
  • Memory: 4GB, 8GB or 16GB 1066MHz DDR2 Low Latency SDRAM
  • Hard Drives: Up to 2TB SATA II 7200RPM High Performance Drive [64MB Cache]
  • Total Storage: Up to 8 Terabytes, Optional Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Optical Drive: StormDrive Dual Layer CD/DVD Writer (optional Blu-Ray)
  • USB: 6 x USB 2.0 Ports
  • FireWire: Up to 5 x FireWire Ports [TI Chipset]
  • eSATA: 1 x eSATA Port [3Gb/s]
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD4200, HD4650 or NVIDIA Quadro FX1700
  • PCI Express: 5 x PCIe Slots
  • PCI: 2 x PCI-X Slots [Legacy]
  • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet
  • PS/2: 2 x PS/2 Ports
  • Onboard Audio: 8 Channel HD Audio
  • PSU: 500W, 650W or 750W Silent Power Supply
  • Input: USB Keyboard and Optical Mouse

Software

  • Windows 7 or Vista (32-bit or 64-bit) tuned by Rain for Audio + Video Production
  • RainZone™ Internet Safe Zone
  • RainCare Restore™ Recovery and Backup Solution

Support

  • RainCare Support (1yr) w/ 30-day Free Audio + Video Support Trial
  • One Year Limited Hardware Warranty
  • Available RainCare Encompass™ Extended Warranty and Audio + Video Support

1GB = One billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Actual formatted capacity is less.

Software

Hardware

Support

RainCare support plans

ION is available with the RainCare™ Encompass Audio + Video Support, an industry leading support program that keeps in you in the creative zone by making Rain your single point of contact for questions about your complete audio/video solution. Learn more...

RainCare RainCare Encompass
Phone Support 90 Days 3 years
Email Support 1 Year 3 years
RainCare Remote 1 Year 3 years
RainCare.net Access Unlimited Unlimited
Audio/Video Integration Support X 3 years
Parts and Labor Hardware Warranty 1 Year 3 Years
Software and Hardware Integration Support
Get help with that "grey area" between your Rain computer and supported, creative software and hardware. RainCare Encompass is designed to get you back in the creative zone fast.
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Contact a RainCare Technician when we'll get you back to work as fast as possible. You can acccess the RainCare Help Desk 24/7 or give us a call during regular business hours.
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RainCare Remote Login Support
Why send in your gear if you don't have to? With RainCare Remote you can invite a RainCare Technician to log into your computer remotely to diagnose and solve issues in real time.
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RainCare Knowledge Base
There's no need to wait. Just access the RainCare Knowledge Base and get answers, step-by-step instructions, and links to more information.
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Extended Warranty and Support
RainCare Encompass extends your complimentary support and hardware repair coverage to three years from the date of your computer's purchase.
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Testimonials

Customer Testimonials & Reviews

"Everything is great. The computer has made life so much easier. It really is plug and play. Thank you and the Rain Recording staff for such prompt attention."

Scott W.
Musician

"Thanks,

The experience so far has been terrific. Everyone was very helpful and I wish that all customer service interactions at our business were up to this level. I'm looking forward to making music with my new system!"

Leonard C.

"You were very helpful with all my questions. You made it easy and comfortable to spend this kind of cash for a laptop ... by your customer service alone you have a customer for life!"

Matt L.

"I have just today purchased a RAIN AUDIO product.

I must just say how impressed I am with the pre customer support I received.

Often quality service is either taken for granted or, more often, absent and I feel compelled to underline how impressed I am.

I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop ( ;-) but I am getting the feeling it won't in your case...

nice job and can't wait to get my gear.... Christmas in April"

Michael Hynes
Producer, Mode Records (NYC)

"Thanks for all your help, you've certainly made me confident not only about the buying and shipping process, but about Rain Recording as a company."

Bradley P.

Make more music

ION is an advanced, 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 combines the efficiency of a balanced component architecture and intelligent cooling to eliminate data bottlenecks, prevent heat buildup and create a virtually silent computing experience.

Quad core power

Using next generation, AMD Phenom II quad core technology, ION puts incredible power in your hands plus room to grow through an awesome array of PCI and PCI Express 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 2.0 with up to 8 terabytes of high performance internal storage for your audio and video projects. Power your projects with up to 16GB of low latency memory and watch as they transform into a breathtaking visual experience across up to 4 displays. ION gives you what no other computer can - an infinite canvas for your inspiration.