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: AMD Phenom 9850 X4 Black Edition (2.5GHz)
  • RAM: Up to 8GB DDR-2 RAM (Dual Channel - Matched Pair)
  • 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: 6 x USB 2.0 Ports
  • FireWire: 4 x FireWire Ports (TI Chipset)
  • Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 3450 (4 x DVI)
  • PCI/PCIe: 3 x PCI Express, 2 x 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: 530 Watt Silent Power Supply
  • Input: Rain Aluminum Keyboard, Microsoft Optical Mouse
  • Dimensions: 8" x 17.5" x 20"

Software

  • Microsoft Windows XP Pro or Vista Ultimate (tuned by Rain for audio production)
  • NERO Express CD/DVD Creation Software
  • Acronis True Image - Recovery Software

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 Total Integration Support. RainCare Encompass extends your complimentary coverage to 3 years, including advanced software and hardware integration support, RainCare Remote and free inbound/outbound shipping for warranty service.

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 Integration Support X 3 years
Parts and Labor Hardware Warrantee 3 Years 3 Years
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.
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

"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

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

–John W.

"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.

"Thanks for a solid product, and good service."

–Nicholas V.

"Thank you for your assistance, and thanks to the staff for taking care of my order, they were extremely helpful and friendly"

–Frank Z.

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. Rain's Quiet Cool™ Design combines the power of next generation system architecture and convective cooling to eliminate data bottlenecks, prevent heat buildup and create a virtually silent computing experience.

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. Configure your dream system starting at just $1999.