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Element is designed for digital audio production. With an Intel quad-core engine, room for 6 Terabytes of high-speed storage, and up to 8GB of RAM, Element has the power and stability to create without boundaries and the versatility to grow with your studio.

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Overview

Specs

Hardware

  • Dual-Core
    Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 "Penryn" 6MB L2 2.66GHz 1333MHz FSB
    Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 "Penryn" 6MB L2 3.00GHz 1333MHz FSB
    Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 "Penryn" 6MB L2 3.16GHz 1333MHz FSB

    Quad-Core
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 "Penryn" 6MB L2 2.50GHz 1333MHz FSB
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 "Penryn" 12MB L2 2.66GHz 1333MHz FSB
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 "Penryn" 12MB L2 2.83GHz 1333MHz FSB
  • MainBoard: Intel DP35DPM
  • RAM: Up to 8GB DDR-2 RAM (800MHz Dual Channel - Matched Pair)
  • Video: ATI Radeon HD 3470 (256MB) (Silent)
  • OS Drive: Up 1TB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II (32MB Cache)
  • Audio Streaming Drive: Up 1TB 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II (32MB Cache)
  • Additional Drives: Up to 4TB additional hard drive storage
  • Optical Drive: Dual Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive
  • USB Ports: 17 USB 2.0 (13 Rear/4 Front)
  • FireWire: 5 x IEEE1394 Ports (3 x 2 independent FireWire chipsets)
  • eSATA: 1 eSata II external port
  • Expansion: One PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector, three PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connectors, three PCI Conventional bus connectors
  • LAN: (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) Intel 82566DC Gigabit Ethernet Controller
  • Audio: 8-channel (7.1) audio subsystem using the Sigmatel STAC9271D audio codec
  • PSU: Silent 680 Watt silent power supply
  • Quiet Cool: Precision Cooling Technology, Computer Noise Prevention System
  • Input: Rain Aluminum Keyboard, Microsoft Optical Mouse
  • Dimensions: 8 x 17.75 x 21 inches (W x H x D), Weight: 44 lbs.

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

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RainCare support plans

Element 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.

RainCare Precision 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 Integration Support X 3 years
Parts and Labor Hardware Warrantee 3 Years 3 Years
Complimentary Training Session by Obedia.com X 30 Minutes
Free Inbound Shipping for Warrantee Repairs 30 Days 2 Years
Free Outbound Shipping for Warrantee Repairs 1 Year 2 Years
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 Element workstation:

"I've been using the Element computer for recording for 2 years now, and I really enjoy the craftsmanship of the product."

Joseph O.

"Add one more happy customer to the list. The inside of my new Element is gorgeous and everything is well laid out. Performance is as I'd hoped and there's virtually no noise at all from the PC. Quite a neat trick.

Thank you guys very much."

Rick F.

"The (Element) is still functioning perfectly, and I'll be recommending Rain to several associates in other areas of recording and the arts. In particular, this is because of the calm, friendly, and helpful support Rain provides."

Allen Cobb

"The computer is running great!!! I use it to run Pro Tools currently using it to produce audio design for a video game, I do audio production for radio on it as well, and run Ableton Live on it to produce Hip Hop beats for a company in Europe. Thanks again! I’ve already recommended it to several audio producers which I work with!"

Bryan A.
Producer

"I bought a Turnkey system from you guys last year (Element), and i'm very very happy with it. It's been a very solid system for me, and although i do lots of orchestral arrangements with big sessions and tons of plug ins, it doesn't crash on me at all... as far as the computer performance, i don't have any complaints.

I mostly do orchestral arrangements, but i also do pop arrangements as well. I use Finale first to score the arrangement, and then import it into Pro Tools as a MIDI file. Then , i record that MIDI file into an audio track using samples libraries and plug in, and that's where this system comes very handy."

Sam M.
Freelance Musician

Element remixed.

This is Element, the flagship of the Rain Recording digital audio workstation line. Designed as a platform for industry-standard digital audio software and hardware, this bold new remix of Rain's original DAW enables audio professionals to push the boundaries of their creativity even further. Engineered to provide powerful, stable and reliable performance in the most demanding situations. At the core of Element is a balanced component architecture, designed to prevent audio engine failure, data bottlenecks and excess heat build up. And on the outside, a sleek, sturdy all-alumimum chassis lets heat dissipate naturally so the internal cooling system can run quieter giving you virtually silent operation.

Configure your dream system.

Configure Element with everything you need to let your creativity flow. Choose up to 6 Terabytes of high-speed storage, 8GB of RAM, and multiple Blu-Ray disc burners. Element has plenty of room for future upgrades too, making it the ideal workstation to grow with your studio. The only thing better than all the options you have is what Element already includes. Two separate FireWire chipsets give you the ultimate in compatibility for your audio inteface. USB 2.0 and eSATA for your external storage and Quiet Cool technology that keeps the whole system running at low tempurates yet virtually silent. Pile on your tracks, plug-ins and virtual instruments - Element handles it all. Check it out starting at at just £1099.00.