Products / ION

ION is the next step in the evolution of your creativity. Quiet Cool System Design means the freedom to use all your tracks, plug-ins and synths to bring the sounds you hear in your head to life. It's time to take the next step.

Configure your ION

Overview

Specs

Hardware

  • CPU: Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz overclocked to 3.33GHz
  • RAM: Up to 12GB DDR3 Triple channel RAM
  • OS Drive: Up to 1 Terabyte 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II (32MB Cache)
  • Audio Drive: Up to 1 Terabyte 7200RPM Ultra 300 SATA II (32MB Cache)
  • Optical Drive: Dual Layer CD/DVD Burner
  • USB: 10 x USB 2.0 Ports
  • FireWire: 4 x FireWire Ports (TI Chipset)
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD4350 VGA, DVi, HDMI
  • PCI/PCIe: 2x PCIe x16, 3x PCIe x1, 2x PCI
  • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet
  • PS/2: 2 x PS/2 Ports
  • Audio: 8 channel Realtek Audio
    (Line In, Line Out, Mic In, Speakers: Rear, Center, Subwoofer,Sides)
  • PSU: 880 Watt Quiet Power Supply
  • Input: Rain Aluminum Keyboard, Microsoft Optical Mouse
  • Dimensions: 8" x 17.5" x 20"

Software

  • Microsoft Windows 7, XP Pro or Vista tuned by Rain for audio/video production
  • NERO Express CD/DVD Creation Software
  • Acronis True Image Home 2009 - Recovery Software

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

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Testimonials

Customer Testimonials & Reviews

"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)

"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 for a solid product, and good service."

–Nicholas V.

"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.

"My machine arrived moments ago. Thank you and your team SO much for processing this so quickly!"

–John W.

Rack it up

ION is an advanced, rackmount audio computer, designed to give you all the creative freedom your music demands. Tested and certified with your industry standard audio software and hardware, ION invites you push far beyond the capilities of a regular computer, adding the tracks, plug-ins and synths that make your projects come to life. ION comes with Intel's new Core i7 processor architecture tuned for over 3.6GHz of breathtaking performance. Combined with an X58 chipset, ION redefines the professional audio workstation. Rain's Overclock Stability Control delivers high speed performance without fear of instability or overheating.

Power and poise

Welcome to a whole new dimension of audio production. ION will change the way you think about creative computing. True style and grace gives way to the digital beast within. A super power audio platform that brings you to the cutting edge. Designed to effortlessly deliver the perfect balance of power and stability. ION gives you what no other computer can - an infinite canvas for your inspiration. Endlessly customizable from the start and future proof when it's time to upgrade.