Music production is often a portable gig these days, and even those of us on a budget need to be able to harness the power of a Core 2 Duo processor. Our affordable Creation Station® Rack audio computer comes loaded with an Intel 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo processor and uses a top-notch Asus motherboard for a reliable foundation. It gives you a great centerpiece for a mobile recording rig without sacrificing power or performance. A Glyph SATA 160GB system drive and 500GB audio drive offer plenty of storage, and the built-in Lightscribe DVD+/-RW drive makes backing up your files a snap. Plus, you can laser-etch a label on your discs for a professional-looking end product.
Even this economical Creation Station receives Sweetwater's exclusive "Whisper-Quiet" treatment to ensure that it performs without distraction. In fact, you may have to check the LEDs to make sure it's really on!
Of course, the Rack comes with everything that's made Creation Station computers the audio professionals' dream machine: Glyph hard drives (with one year of overnight replacement coverage), Auralex SheetBlok-Plus™ sound-dampening technology, Sweetwater's exclusive 40-point operation system optimization, and our unparalleled support system including the 24/7 online Resource Center and SweetCare® Remote assistance.
We put over two decades of designing and perfecting great pro audio computers into every Creation Station we build. The Creation Station Rack will make your audio production experience the best it can be.
Detailed Specifications
Creation Station Rack Specs:
Motherboard:
Asus w/P35 Chipset
CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz/1333MHz FSB
Hard Drive(s):
Glyph Seagate 160GB & 500GB SATA
RAM:
2GB DDR2/800
Optical Drive:
DVD+/-RW Lightscribe
Video Card:
GeForce 8400GS 1 VGA / 1 DVI-I
Ports:
2 x FireWire, 9 x USB 2.0
PCI Slots:
2 x PCI (1 available), 1 x PCIe-x16 (occupied), 3 x PCIe-x1
Today's audio production requires a rock-solid, dependable motherboard. That's why we choose Asus motherboards as the foundation for all our Creation Station computers. Asus motherboards are proven performers for computer-based audio. Most other PC manufacturers couldn't even tell you where their motherboards come from!
Fast, Powerful Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
Our Creation Station Rack uses a genuine Intel Core 2 Duo processor for maximum speed and performance for your audio applications.
Glyph Seagate SATA Hard Drives
We've chosen solid Seagate SATA hard drives from Glyph for high storage capability and reliability. Whether you're tracking, editing, mixing or mastering, rest assured you're using the best! Plus, Glyph offers an incredible warranty, including overnight replacement.
Audio-grade Lifetime RAM
There is a difference! We always use audio-quality Lifetime memory to make sure you don't suffer from RAM-related problems.
Optical Drive - DVD+/- R/RW Drive
Our systems include a fast, quiet DVD+/-RW drive that offers 20X DVD speed and a special Vibration Absorber System. Plus, laser-etch labels on your discs!
Ultra-Stable Audio OS Tweaked by the Pros
To create the most well-thought-out audio PC ever built, we chose the most stable operating system with the least amount of background processes. We start with a foundation of Windows XP Home Edition and then go through a 40-step optimization process.
Future-Proof Universal Reader
Solid-state media is the wave of the future, and riding the crest of that wave are Creation Station PCs - all equipped the fastest and most versatile USB 2 multi card reader.
CPU and System Fans Innovation
Each Creation Station computer features state-of-the-art cooling systems designed to keep our computers cool & efficient with super-quiet operation!
Certified "Whisper Quiet" Operation by Auralex
Each Creation Station computer features state-of-the-art cooling systems, integrated with Auralex "Whisper Quiet" technology. This gives your Creation Station Tower super-quiet operation, which is critical for the studio!
The Right Video Card For the Job
We selected quality NVIDIA video cards to give your CS Rack optimum performance for audio applications without piling on a ton of unnecessary - and costly - extras.
Sweetwater's Creation Station Resource Center
Get the Most from Your Computer!
The Creation Station Resource Center is an exclusive "extra" that's loaded with tips and tutorials, user stories, and tech support answers to the most common Creation Station questions. This FREE resource is just one more reason why Creation Stations are the best audio computers in the business!
