Rain Recording

Overview

Kitchen sink not included. The Rain SongwriterPAK includes a complete set of tools for the modern songwriter. At your fingertips, an ultra-portable mobile audio workstation, audio interface, headphones, microphone, stand, cable and software for recording, mixing, mastering and burning.

Lighten your load. Talk about ultra-portable, Zephyr weighs in at just 4.3 pounds making it the lightest and smallest LiveBook ever. Use it at home or take it on the road. It doesn't matter if you're on an airplane, in a tour bus or standing on the surface of the moon, you're always a click away from record, edit and burn.

Analog meets digital. What's really amazing is how easy it is to stuff a whole band inside your computer. Just plug in your guitar, microphone, bass, keyboard or electric glockenspiel to the included Tascam US122L audio interface and turn all your music into 1's and 0's in the blink of an eye.

Specs

Zephyr - Ultra Mobile Audio Workstation

• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor (up to 2.6GHz)
• Memory: Up to 4GB DDR2 Fully Buffered ECC SODIMM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G (256MB)
• Display: 13.3" WXGA Active Matrix TFT (1280 x 800)
• Hard Drive: Up to 200GB SATA-II 7200RPM (16B Cache)
• Optical Drive: Dual Layer CD/DVD Burner
• OS: Windows XP Pro or Vista Ultimate (tuned by Rain for audio production)

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Tascam US122L - Audio Interface

• USB 2.0
• Zero Latency Monitoring
• Bus Powered
• Input/Output:
  
  • 2 x XLR Inputs w/ phantom power
  • 2 x ¼" Inputs
  • 1 x MIDI In, 1 x MIDI Out

Hardware/Software

• Cubase LE Audio Production Software
• Sennheiser Headphones
• Tascam LD-74 Large Diaphragm Microphone
• XLR Microphone Cable
• Desktop Micrphone Stand
• Namba Gear Laptop Messenger Bag

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

Software

Out of the box. The LiveBook ZPAK includes an integrated copy of Cubase LE so you can record, edit and mix your digital audio and samples right out of the box.

Rain Ensemble Pro Integration. The hardware and software in SongwriterPAK is expertly integrated and optimized for audio production. No setup is required. Just plug & play.

Musical Windows. Zephyr ships standard with your choice of Microsoft Windows XP Pro or Vista Ultimate tuned by Rain for audio production. For more about Vista compatible audio software and hardware, visit Vista Watch.

We got your back. Got questions about your RainPAK? We're here to help. Upgrade to RainCare Encompass Total Integration Support and Rain becomes your single point of contact for questions about all the technology you use for audio production.

Hardware

Light and sweet. Zephyr is the perfect companion at home and on the road. At just 4.3lbs, its small enough to take your project studio wherever you go. Demo your songs and then mix, edit and burn anytime.

Intel Dual-Core horsepower. Two separate processing cores means double the processing power for your tracks, plug-ins and samples. And with greater power efficiency, you get more battery life out of each charge.

Tascam US122L. With two mic and two guitar inputs, MIDI in/out, and 96k/24-bit conversion, the Tascam US122L USB audio interface is big enough to record all your music and small enough to do it anywhere.

Tascam LD-74 Mic. The Tascam LD-74 is a condenser microphone with a rich, classic sound. The larger diaphram prevents distortion when you're recording loud vocal and acoustic guitar tracks.

Headphones, mic stand and XLR cable. ZPAK also includes, Sennheiser headphones, a high quality XLR microphone cable and desktop mic stand. Set up in seconds whenever inspiration strikes. Record, edit and share your music.

Stow and go. Beautifully designed by Namba Gear for durability and the perfect fit. Load it up with your Zephyr and the rest of the SongwriterPAK and you're ready to roll in style. Great for the plane, tour bus or just rolling around town.

Integration

Rain Ensemble™ Pro Integration Service

Just make music
With SongwriterPAK there's no need to waste time installing drivers and configuring your system. From the moment you turn it on, you're ready to record, edit, mix and burn your music.

Software & Hardware Integration

To guarantee plug & play when your system arrives, we've taken the liberty of doing all the dirty work ahead of time. Once your Rain computer is built, the Rain Pro Integration Team takes care of installing your software including all the necessary drivers patches for your audio gear. The complete solution is setup for action and everything is tested to make sure you have nothing to do but make music.

Optimized for audio

Once everything is setup, the entire solution is optimized including your choice of Windows XP Pro or Vista Ultimate tuned by Rain for audio production. From power management to graphics support, every feature is adjusted to pull every ounce of performance from your computer and ensure powerful, stable and reliable performance every time you turn it on.

Custom recovery gets you right back to work

Like everything about Rain, this step is designed to keep you in the creative zone. Once we've got your system perfectly tuned, a custom recovery solution is created. If you ever catch a virus, run into an unsolvable driver conflict or just feel like your mobile studio is running slow, you can return your computer to its original state and get right back to your music.

Support

RainCare Encompass™ Total Integration Support

SongwriterPAK is available with the RainCare™ Encompass Total Integration Support. 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.