Rain Recording

Overview

Specs

Hardware

• CPU:
  Triple Core: AMD Phenom 8750 X3 (2.4GHz)
  Quad Core: AMD Phenom 9850 X4 Black Edition (2.5GHz)
  
• Memory: Up to 8GB 800MHz DDR2 Dual Channel RAM
• OS Drive: Up to 1.5 Terabyte SATA II 7200RPM (32MB Cache)
• Audio Drive: Up to 1.5 Terabyte SATA II 7200RPM (32MB Cache)
• Optical Drive: Dual Layer CD/DVD Burner (optional Blu-Ray)
• eSATA: 1 x eSATA Port (3Gb/s)
• USB: 6 x USB 2.0 Ports
• FireWire: 5 x FireWire 400 Ports (Dual TI Chipsets)
• Graphics:
  Triple Core: ATI Radeon HD 3200 (Dual Display)
  Quad Core: Dual GPU - ATI Radeon HD 3200 + HD 3450 (Quad Display)
  
• PCI/PCIe: 3 x PCI Express, 2 x PCI
• LAN: Gigabit Ethernet
• PS/2: 2 x PS/2 Ports
• On-board 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 inches

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

• RainCare Support
• One Year Limited Hardware Warranty
• Available RainCare Encompass™ Total Integration Support

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

Software

Hardware

Support

RainCare support plans

Solstice 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 Solstice workstation:

"Rain's Solstice proves that you don't have to find a pot of gold to afford a specialist PC offering good performance and low acoustic noise"

–Martin Walker
Sound On Sound

"Dear Rain, Just sending you this message to give you a giant thumbs up in regards to my Solstice machine. Finally I have a system that provides zero restrictions for creative music composition. Multiple tracks of VST instruments, assorted effects, running glitch free with multiple tracks of audio.

With my previous system I could not even run 2 instances of Moog Modular with out an issue. Now with the Solstice machine the ability to freely asign any combination of vsti with effects & audio arrangements, has freed up my compositions and brought back the means to go crazy with ideas, with no fear of running out of grunt in the processor/reliabilty department!

I use the following software/hardware with the Solstice:
Cubase 4, Arturia Moog Modular, Arturia CS-80,
Waldorf Attack Percussion, Stienberg Halion sampler, and assorted 3rd party VST instruments, outboard synths include, Fairlight MFX series 3, Waldorf XTK Wavetable synth, Korg micro, Emu Mo Phat. Alesis io2 usb audio interface, M-audio 88 usb controller keyboard.

So, Thank you for your powerful & dedicated music/audio computer. It truly comes to the party regarding power and performance!"

–Andy Frampton

"I have to say I've had no problems at all with it, despite hitting it with some of the biggest mix projects I've ever had to deal with. It's great to have a machine with this kind of horsepower, because it allows me to choose the most appropriate plug-ins for the mix job at hand, without having to make quality compromises to conserve CPU horsepower, and there are Mix Rescue challenges I can now take on that would have been unthinkable on my previous setup."

–Mike Senior
Sound On Sound

"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