Rain Recording

Overview

Rain + AMD Spider platform. Everything about Solstice Spider Edition is dedicated to digital audio starting with a beautiful crimson red aluminum chassis designed to let air flow freely around the internal components and then dissipate naturally through the body. Add AMD's high performance Spider engine and this is one serious workstation!

Perfectly balanced. A carefully balanced component architecture ensures the smooth flow of data through the complete system. The power to record, mix and edit without bottlenecks, drop-outs or distortion. And when you're done creating and want to play, powerful graphics will bring you the ultimate in gaming.

Plug it all in. Solstice Spider Edition is configured for digital audio with two separate FireWire chipsets for maximum compatibility with your audio hardware. Also included, 18 USB 2.0 ports, PCI and PCIe connections and a Dual Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW optical drive.

Specs

Hardware

• CPU: AMD Phenom 9750 X4 Quad-Core 2.4Ghz 4MB Cache 125W TDP
• MainBoard: ASUS M3a32-MVP DLx W/WiFi Motherboard for Phenom
• RAM: 4GB DDR-2 RAM (800 MHz Dual Channel - Matched Pair)
• Video: ATI Radeon HD 3870 (512MB GDDR4)
• Operating System Drive: 500GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 32MB buffer
• Media Streaming Drive: 500GB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II with 32MB buffer
• Optical Drives: Dual Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive (LightScribe)
• USB Ports: 18 USB 2.0 (8 Rear/2 Top)
• 1394 IEEE (FireWire): 4 FireWire Ports (2 x 2 independent IEEE 1394 chipsets)
• eSata: 1 eSata II external ports (rear)
• SD Media Front Panel I/O: Compatibility Compact Flash Card I/II, IBM Micro Drive, Smart Media Card, Secure Digital Card, Multi-Media Card, Memory Stick and MS Pro Cards
• Expansion: Four PCI Express x16 bus, 2 PCI, RAID-Ready
• LAN: 10/100/1000 Realtek RTL8110 Gigabit Ethernet
• Legacy I/O: 2-PS/2 ports
• Audio: 8 channel Realtek ALC889A Audio Codec
• PSU: Silent 680 watt silent power supply
• Quiet Cool: Intel, Zalman and Rain Quiet Cool silencing technology
• Input: Aluminum Keyboard, Microsoft Optical Mouse
• Dimensions: 8 x 17.75 x 21 inches (W x H x D), Weight: 25 lbs.
• Construction and Color: Silver/Crimson Anodized Aluminum
• Rear Panel Connectors:
  • 1 PS/2 keyboard port
  • 1 PS/2 mouse port
  • 1 ESata Port
  • 1 Optical SPDIF Out port
  • 3 FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) port
  • 18 USB 2.0/1.1 port
  • 1 RJ-45 LAN port
  • 6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out)

Software

• Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional or Vista Ultimate
• NERO Express CD/DVD Creation Software
• Acronis True Image - Recovery Software

Support

• RainCare Precision Support
• Three Year Limited Warranty

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

Software

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

Free Integration. Purchase any audio software or hardware with your Solstice and we'll install it, set it up, and test it for you - free of charge. All you have to do is plug & play.

Windows XP Pro or Vista. Solstice ships standard with Windows XP Pro. Or upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate. For more about Vista compatible software and hardware, visit the Vista Watch section.

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.

Hardware

Quad core power. Feel the earth move as the new AMD Phenom quad-core processor churns out huge processing power for more simultaneous tracks and plug-ins.

2 FireWire chipsets. An additional FireWire® chipset (TI) is provided for total compatibility with your audio hardware and external storage.

Plug-ins. Solstice comes equipt with 4 FireWire, 18 USB 2.0, 1 eSATA and 6 PCI/PCIe ports for maximum compatibility and options. Instantly, Solstice is at the center of your studio.

Killer graphics. Perfectly matched to the processor and chipset, the Radeon 3870 by ATI gives you unbelievable HD visual performance without taxing the rest of the system.

High performance memory. Power your plug-ins with 4GB of RAM and room for four more. Matched memory modules provide super-fast data delivery that stays cool under pressure.

Extreme storage. Configure Solstice Spider Edition with up to 4 Terabytes of high-speed hard drive storage. Each drive employs a 32MB buffer for optimum performance.

Support

RainCare support plans

Solstice Spider Edition is available with the RainCare™ Encompass Extended Support plan. RainCare Encompass extends your complimentary coverage to 3 years, including advanced audio integration support, a training session with Obedia.com and free inbound/outbound shipping for warrantee service.

Go beyond traditional Email and Phone Support

With RainCare, connectivity is key. By accessing the RainCare Help Desk you can engage a support system active 24/7/365. We strive for quick response to all support issues.

Audio Integration Support

RainCare Encompass includes audio integration support giving you access to a network of certified Rain technicians ready to help with the integration of your audio software and hardware.

RainCare Remote

RainCare Remote lets you invite a Rain technician into your computer via the internet. The technician can change settings and diagnose problems in real time.

FREE Obedia training session

RainCare Encompass entitles you to a free 30 minute training session with Obedia. Call them 24 hours a day for help setting up your studio, troubleshooting a glitch and installing software and hardware.

Knowledge Base and Tech Articles

Visit the RainCare Knowledge Base to take advantage of a wealth of knowledge built from years of experience, testing and tech support issues.

Hardware Warranty - Parts and Labor

Extend the complimentary 1 year parts and labor hardware coverage on your Rain computer to 3 years with RainCare Encompass. More about the Warranty.

FREE inbound/outbound shipping for hardware warranty service

If your Rain computer system does have to come back to the factory for warranty repairs, we'll pick up the bill for shipping both ways.

Testimonials

Customer Testimonials & Reviews

Read what Rain Customers think about their Solstice workstation:

"Wow! The computer has exceeded my expectations. - I drive a silver Porsche Boxster S on the weekends- I'm all about looks. This computer has the LOOK. It's classy and perfect for my home recordings... Thank you!!!"

–Alan R.

"The recording is coming along great, we love this machine... The Rain Solstice is hands down the best, fastest, easiest unit I have ever used."

–Shawn Meister
Guitarist, Underbelly