Pro Tools®|HD represents the latest and most advanced development yet in digital audio workstation (DAW) technology -- evidenced by the fact that Digidesign® is the only computer-based audio workstation manufacturer that has been awarded the Grammy® for Technical Achievement. More professionals demand Pro Tools for their audio production tasks in music, film, broadcast, and new media applications than all other digital workstations combined.

The Power of Dual Processing

The MX2-R is exclusively designed to support Pro Tools ®|HD. It supports either Dual or Quad Core configurations, and features 4MB of cache per core. The MX2-R also supports processing speeds from 2 to 3.7GHZ. It is a workstation class system designed for the most demanding Pro Tools requirements

Total Compatibility is Goal Number One

Since we only manufacture PC systems to support the Digidesign line of DAW recording products, we are able to maintain strict compatibility at all levels. The MX2 series meets "Digidesign Compatibility Requirements for Pro Tools HD" and is a true "Out the Box" solution.

PCI-e Graphics, with optional High-End Configurations

The system features an ATI® RADEON X1300 PCI-e graphics board with 256MB and Dual Monitor Support. We can custom configure your system with one of several NVIDIA Quadra Series graphic boards to meet more demanding requirements, including boards with support for up to four monitors.

ADS Firewire 800

Firewire 800 provides twice as much speed as 400, and is ideal for high-speed storage and video capture solutions. It reduces data delays on the bus and signal distortion for increased throughput. Rely on Real Time Delivery - critical for audio and video applications where dropped or out of order frames are unacceptable.

Increased Performance for Pro Tools 7

Pro Tools 7 will increase plug-in counts up to 150% on the dual processing computers. In many cases, you will be able to run more than twice as many RTAS plug-ins and virtual instruments on your session’s additional software optimizations provide a faster, more responsive, and more powerful workstation.

Instant Gratification, Right Out of the Box.

Like all of our DAW systems, The MX2-R is optimized, configured and ready right out of the box. All you have to do is install your Pro Tools|HD product and enjoy the best duo in digital recording. It's that simple.

Engineered to Stay Cool & Quiet

The MX2-R is engineered to stay cool and quiet. We use heat-pipe vibration reducing housings for each hard drive, low-noise heat-sink fans for the processors, whisper quiet chassis fans and a low-noise full range power supply. We also use special noise reducing padding inside the chassis.

Solid Upgrade Path

The MX2-R is fully upgradeable and enables a user to add up to 32GB of DDR II memory, a range of Dual and Quad Core processor speeds, and additional PCI cards. The motherboard can also be upgraded to accommodate newer motherboard technologies when they are approved by Digidesign.

Data Recovery Software

Every system ships with Acronis TrueImage for Workstations. You receive the full version.

VMobility™ Remote Support

We pre-install VMobility on each system to provide worldwide secure remote technical support. It features desktop sharing, file sharing, web-conferencing, chat and VoIP. It only takes a few minutes to launch the application.

Specifications:

• Processor: Intel® 2.66 GHz QUAD Core XEON® Processor (4MB per CPU) Supports up to 3.73 GHz
• Memory: 1GB 667 GHz Fully Buffered Memory(Supports up to 32GB)
• Motherboard: Intel 5000X Chipset, LGA 771 Pin (1333 MHz FSB)
• Video Card: ATI Radeon X1300 256MB with dual head support (Optional Nvidia Quadro FX Series)
• System Hard Drive : 320 GB 7200RPM SATA Drive, 16MB Cache
• DVD Drive: Plextor 16x SATA DVD-RW Drive, 2 Layer
• Additional Storage: 3.5 Floppy Drive (For BIOS Updates)
• Onboard Audio : 6 Channel
• Ethernet: Dual 1000/100 Gigabit LAN
• Ports : 2 IEEE 1394b (FireWire 800)
• Slots : 1 (x16) & 1 (x4 in x16) PCI-Express, 2x 64-bit 133/100 MHz PCI-X, 1x 64-bit 100 MHz PCI-X, 1x 32-bit PCI 33MHz
• Power Supply : Ultra Quiet 650 EPS Watt Power
• IO Devices : Logitech Internet Keyboard and Optical Mouse
• Chassis: Zinc Coated 4U with Sound Reducing Padding
• Operating System: Windows XP Professional SP2 (Configured for Pro Tools)
• Backup Software : Acronis True Image Workstation Data Recovery
• Technical Support : VMobility Secure Global Remote Support
• Warranty: One year parts and labor for the system.
• Extended Component Warranty: Processor - 3 year Intel Direct, Hard Drives - 3 years Western Digital Direct, Memory - Lifetime Kingston Direct

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