Nimbus M2 / Multimedia Workstation

Change the world one video at a time.

You'll have never to wonder if your computer is compatible.

Adobe CS6 Optimized You made an investment in the gear that connects to your computer. Your camera, your audio interface, your expansion cards. They're all industry-standard hardware designed to work with a true multimedia workstation. So why would you ever try to connect them to a regular computer? You wouldn't. Nimbus M2 has been tirelessly tested and certified for use with the hardware you use to make audio, video and graphics. You're on easy street from here on out.

Nimbus tested and compatible with all popular hardware

Nimbus M2 grows with your studio.

Ready to expand? With a full compliment of PCI Express 2.0 and legacy PCI slots, you've got the option to add a workstation graphics accelerator, fibre channel cards and anything else you need to get the job done. There's no need to get a new computer, Nimbus M2 is ready to become one.

Install full sized video capture cards in Venturi

I/O like you've never seen before.

It's kinda like a Swiss Army knife but without the hacksaw and tweezers. What Nimbus does have is a plethora of ports to plug in every perceivable peripheral. From universal USB 2.0 and Super Speed USB 3.0 and FireWire built for audio and video. If you've got a plug, Nimbus M2 has somewhere to stick it.

The Rain Aluminum Keyboard (included).

Think of it like pairing a really nice watch with a really great suit. The new Rain Aluminum Keyboard makes a beautiful computer even beautifuler (that's not really a word). Graceful curves carved from aluminum; dedicated one-touch keys for media, browsing and power; a numeric keypad for transport controls and memory points. Gotta love it.

Rain USB Aluminum Keyboard included

PCI Express expansion.

Nimbus includes 6 high-bandwidth PCI Express 2.0 expansion slots Five high-bandwidth PCI Express 2.0 expansion slots means you've got all the space you need to grow and grow. Add in your video capture, audio or fibre channel expansion cards and you're ready to go. Nimbus M2 also has two legacy PCI slots to help you make use of your older cards.

FireWire made for audio and video.

Nimbus with audio industry standard FireWire TI chipset All FireWire is not created equal. To guaranty compatibility with your audio interface, DV cam and other gear, Nimbus M2 delivers FireWire connectivity tested to work with audio and video. Smooth operation with the drivers that make your gear go is the name of the game.

Quiet Cool with NZXT.

Nimbus has eSATA ports for high speed streaming Rain and NZXT gave Nimbus M2 advanced cooling and noise reduction. User controllable fans are at your fingertips. The flick of a switch brings ' large-diameter fans up to full power when things really heat up. Advanced sound dampening materials keep noise to a minimum no matter what.

USB 3.0 and 2.0

Nimbus equipped with USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports for high speed connectivity The next generation of high speed data streaming has arrived. Plug in your USB 3.0 external hard drive and stream your audio, video and graphics at breathtaking speeds up to 4.8 gigabits per second. And for your keyboard, mouse and USB coffee warmer, you've got eight USB 2.0 ports too.

Pure, high-efficiency power.

Nimbus has an 80Plus Certified power supply for high efficiency Nimbus gets its juice from an 500 Watt power supply that's virtually silent and 80Plus Certified for high efficiency and smooth delivery at any power load. It also means you've got tons of power for extra drives, expansion cards and memory whenever you feel like upgrading.

Connect two displays out of the box.

Easily add up to 6 digital displays to Nimbus Nimbus features an AMD Radeon graphics processor that's particularly good at staying out of your audio gear's way. Low heat and no extra noise plus very little draw on system resources despite all that power. Feel like doing some gaming? Nimbus dares you to use up to 4 video cards in Crossfire mode.

Gigabit ethernet for high speed networking.

Nimbus has an industry-standard RJ-45 port - get connected with gigabit speed Pop an ethernet cable into the industry-standard RJ-45 port and get connected with gigabit speed. Once you're hooked up, just a flick of the wrist pulls down all the data you need from the web or network attached storage. Optional WIFI does the same trick with no strings attached.

Burn CDs and DVDs and Blu-Ray.1

Nimbus includes a StormDrive Dual Layer CD/DVD Writer There's something about holding that disc in your hand that makes a project feel complete. Whether its Dual Layer CD, DVD or the optional Blu-Ray, you've got SATA II performance and a large buffer to prevent failed burns. Now it's easier to give your music the "car stereo test".

1 Optional StormDrive CD/DVD/Blu-Ray writer not included.