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Why does Vintage King rely on PC Audio Labs for our customers’ PC-based recording needs?  <ul><li>PC Audio Labs computers are the first PCs that perform and feel like high-end outboard gear.  </li><li>The experts at PC Audio Labs hand-pick custom components to create the world’s finest audio-dedicated PCs available at every price point.  </li><li>PC Audio Labs has the track record and customer support to do it better and smarter than anyone in the business.  </li><li>The companies that make the audio hardware and software choose PC Audio Labs, too.</li></ul> Why choose a PCAL computer over an off the shelf computer like a Dell?  <ul><li>Much in the way Shadow Hills does it with outboard gear, each component in a PCAL computer is custom picked to create a rock-solid recording/production machine guaranteed to work with your hardware and software.</li><li>Whisper quiet operation.  Won’t adversely affect critical monitoring. You can record near one.</li><li>Free Lifetime Customer Support: Phone, remote desktop, system restore and more.  For free, a PCAL expert will remotely access your computer and fix the problem right before your eyes.</li><li>Three year warranty</li></ul>
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The newest generation of Rok Box computers features Intel’s all new 2010
 Core Processor Family. With drastic performance increases over the 
previous generation Core 2 processor, and lower latency than ever 
before, you can finally add those extra plugins you’ve needed to finish 
your latest project.

All that extra power and low latency are a firm platform to really show 
off the stability and reliability you’ve come to expect from the RokBox 
line of audio computers.

PCAudioLabs Rok Box Mobile HD 
comes with 
lifetime technical support and one year of warranty that allow you to 
perform with confidence that the show will always go on.

PC Audio Labs Rok Box Mobile HD

<ul><li>Processor: Intel Core i5 2.40GHz 3MB Cache (520M)</li><li>Memory:

4GB DDR3-1066 (2 sticks)</li><li>Optical Drive: 8x MultiDrive (DVD±R DL /
 DVD±RW / CD-RW)</li><li>Primary Hard Drive: 320GB 7200rpm SATA2</li><li>Operating

System: Windows 7 Pro 32-bit</li><li>FireWire: TI FireWire 400 
Express34 Card (2 x 6-pin)</li></ul>

Chipset

Intel® H55 Chipset

Display

15.6'' WSXGA+ (1600x900) with LED Backlit with GlassView LCD Display 
(16:9 ratio)

One HDMI Output port

One CRT port (D-Sub)

Discrete Graphics

ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 with 512MB GDDR2 Video Memory

DirectX 10 Compatible

Memory

Two Memory Sockets

Expandable up to 8GB DDR3-1066

Optical Drive

Built-in Super-Multi Drive - 8x DVD±R/RW/4x +DL

* DVD±R/RW drive transfer data at variable speed

Expansion Slot

1 Express Card 34 Slot

* Use for Mobile Audio 
Interfaces or additional USB or FireWire Ports

1 eSATA port

Firewire 400 Express34 Card Included

Two Firewire 400 6-pin ports

Texas Instruments Firewire Chip

USB 2.0

3 USB 2.0 Ports

Card Reader

Built-In 7-IN-1 Flash Memory Reader (MMC/RSMMC/MS/MS Pro/MS 
DUO/SD/Mini-SD)

Built-in Audio System

<ul><li>2 Channel High Definition Audio with 3D Stereo Enhanced Sound 
System</li><li>S/PDIF Digital Output (7.1 Channel)</li><li>1 Analog Line
 Out (Headphones)</li><li>1 Built-in Microphone</li><li>2 Built-in 
Speakers</li></ul>

WiFi Network and Communication Ports

<ul><li>10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port</li><li>Built-in 
802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN (Intel 5100AGN series)</li><li>56K Plug &
 Play Fax/Modem Port</li><li>Built-in Bluetooth Ver. 2.0</li></ul>

Camera

Built-in 2.0 Megapixel Digital PC Camera

*Use for services like 
DigitalMusician.net

Computer Keyboard

Full Size Keyboard with 10-key numeric keypad

Integrated Touchpad Pointing Device with Scrolling Slider Key

Power System

Rechargeable 6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery 4400mAh

Full Range Auto-Switching 100V/240V AC Adapter

Interfaces

1 Kensington Lock Port

Dimensions

14.75"(W) x 10.125"(D) x 1.5"(H)

Weight

5.8 lbs. with 6-cell Battery

Accessories

Owner's Manual

Warranty

1 Year Premium

3 Years Optional (contact us for details) 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Will my PCAudioLabs computer work with 
my hardware and software?

Yes. Your PCAudioLabs computer is designed with compatibility in mind. A
 powerful computer is useless if it's not compatible with the hardware 
and software you already use or plan to use. Through years of experience
 building computers for audio production, PCAudioLabs understand what's 
required in providing to you a stable, compatible and powerful audio 
computer. To help you feel at ease with your new PCAudioLabs computer, 
you can send PCAudioLabs your hardware and software for professional 
installation and setup. Every PCAudioLabs computer is tested and working
 before it leaves their laboratory.

Is it safe to connect to the internet 
with my PCAudioLabs computer?

It is ok to connect to the internet to download hardware and software 
updates, but it isn’t recommended to use your custom DAW for everyday 
internet browsing and checking of email. However, if you must connect to
 the internet for general use, you should consider installing antivirus 
software and run spyware removal software on a regular basis. If you use
 your PCAudioLabs computer for general internet usage, you run the risk 
of causing more headaches then necessary.

Can I install antivirus and 
anti-spyware software on my PCAudioLabs computer?

Yes you can, but keep in mind that these programs can install software 
that scan for viruses and spyware in the background, and can potentially
 degrade audio playback and recording. These types of software can also 
install services that automatically startup when you boot into Windows™.
 Windows™ services are similar to background applications and can also 
degrade audio playback and recording.

Can I install office and photo editing 
software on my PCAudioLabs computer?

Sure, but these programs can also install startup applications that can 
potentially degrade audio playback and performance. You can use a 
utility called msconfig to turn off these startup applications.

Can I use the built-in audio interface 
with my music application?

While you can use the built-in audio interface that comes standard with 
every PCAudioLabs computer, it is recommended to use a higher-quality, 
professional audio interface that communicates with the computer through
 a low latency WDM or ASIO driver. There is a 3rd party ASIO driver 
(ASIO4ALL) that works with most built-in audio devices to achieve low 
latency, but the audio quality of the built-in audio device is still 
much lower than that of a professional audio interface. PC Audio Labs 
disable the built-in audio interface during factory setup if you're 
using a professional audio interface. The built-in audio interface can 
be enabled if you wish.

Will I be able to produce a CD quality 
album with my PCAudioLabs computer?

Combined with your musical talent, your PCAudioLabs computer is your 
best all-around tool to producing a CD quality album. Everything from 
composing to recording, from editing and mixing to mastering, can all be
 achieved on your PCAudioLabs computer.

Can I use external USB or FireWire hard
 drives to record?

While you could use external hard drives to record and playback audio, 
your track count will be limited by the speed of the external 
connection. It is much better to record to internal hard drives and use 
external hard drives for back-up or transferring files from one place to
 another. As a comparison, a hard drive connected through USB 2.0 has a 
maximum transfer speed of 480 Mbps, FireWire has a max speed of 400 
Mbps, FIreWire 800 has a max speed of 800 Mbps, and the internal serial 
ATA hard drives in your PCAudioLabs computer have a max speed of 
approximately 3,000 Mpbs.

What is RAID and do I need it?

RAID is an acronym for Redundant Array of Independent Disks. A RAID 
combines the size of more than one hard drive to create one larger 
storage unit, a fail-safe backup system, or a combination of both. This 
single storage unit appears as one drive letter in Windows. Using a RAID
 increase the available track count, improves the performance of reading
 and writing audio data, and reduces the amount of time it takes to load
 large sample libraries. If your projects are at 24 bit / 192kHz, then 
you might want to consider a RAID for track counts above 24 tracks. For 
comparison, a single 7200 rpm hard drive can stream 64 tracks of 24 bit /
 44.1kHz.

How many plugins will I be able to use 
on my PCAudioLabs computer?

The total amount of plugins you will be able to use on your PCAudioLabs 
computer depends on the particular combination of plugins that you have 
running simultaneously. Some of the more power hungry plugins are 
reverbs, multiband compressors, guitar amp simulators, pitch correction,
 and complex software instruments. As a general rule, a faster and more 
powerful processor allows you to use more plugins on your PCAudioLabs 
computer.

What are the benefits of a 64-bit 
PCAudioLabs computer?

Here is everything you need to know about 64-bit audio computing in one 
sentence. Running a complete 64-bit audio computer allows access to more
 than 4GB of memory, breaking the 32-bit memory barrier, allowing you to
 load up beyond 4GB of sounds in your sample-based software instrument. 
This means that one 64-bit computer can do the job of many 32-bit 
computers. Gigastudio 4 and the Vienna Ensemble are two examples of why 
64-bit audio computing exists.

I'm a Mac user. Is it easy to use a 
PCAudioLabs computer?

PCAudioLabs understand how important it is for the computer to be 
transparent in the creative process. If you're thinking of switching 
from a Mac to a PC, the transition will be smooth and easy with the 
guidance of PCAudioLabs sales and support staff. Your Mac files can be 
accessed by a PC, and your external Mac hard drives can also be 
recognized by a PC.

Should I upgrade my old computer 
instead of buying a new one?

If your project crawls to a halt when you absolutely need to add that 
one extra reverb or guitar amp simulator, or you need to record a string
 quartet but the computer just can't quite capture that recording 
without audio drop-outs, then you're probably at the point of needing a 
more powerful computer. As a rule of thumb, if you just need more 
storage then you probably could just upgrade your computer with larger 
hard drives. If you need more power to run more plugins, then you should
 really consider a new computer. Your old computer could be used for 
anything from an office computer to a media center, or a VST host for 
effect and sample playback.

What is the best way to care for my 
PCAudioLabs computer?

Place your PCAudioLabs computer in a spot where there is adequate 
airflow into the front and out through the rear of the computer. Try to 
keep the inside and outside of the computer dust-free as much as 
possible. When your PCAudioLabs computer is powered off and the power 
cord is unplugged, you may open up the computer and remove the dust with
 a compressed air can. Make sure to hold the air can in an upright 
position while removing dust. By eliminating dust, you increase the 
cooling efficiency and increase the lifespan of your PCAudioLabs 
computer. Opening up the computer and using a compressed air can to 
clean the inside doesn’t void your warranty.

PCAudioLabs Rok Box Mobile HD
Studer-like reliability in a PC Laptop. Includes Intel Core i5 2.40GHz 3MB Cache, 320GB hard drive, 4GB of memory and 8x MultiDrive.

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