In contrast to most generic hardware solutions (assembly line production) our NUAGE workstations are designed for professional usage with Steinberg DAW software Nuendo/Cubase and the Yamaha Nuage Advanced Production System.

Each NUAGE workstation is manufactured and tested by our audio specialists. All components are selected and optimized for stable, low latency, silent and trouble-free operation.

Every NUAGE system has to pass a 72h stress test in our test lab to verify all components and individual configurations.

By the way, if you need our support/service you can get in touch with the same experts, audio engineers and product managers that designed, built and tested your system - instant support instead of generic hotlines.

Yes, the DANTE Accelerator audio interface card (dual port) is included.

Many components can be upgraded/exchanged upon request. With XI-MACHINES you can rely on years of expertise regarding professional audio components and equipment. We know which components you can rely on to ensure best performance and system stability for your audio workstation. Feel free to contact our audio specialists.

NUAGE D (Dual CPU) can be upgraded with an optional Thunderbolt interface card to connect audio interfaces, A/V capture boxes, storage solutions etc. Please note: NUAGE S (Single CPU) does not have the option for a Thunderbolt add-in card.

Looking at the front of the case the intake fan is located on the left side behind front door. It is covered by a removable lid. You need to loosen the two thumb screws to open up the lid. Just open it a little and carefully lift the lid so you can reach the filter tray on the right side. You can pull out the filter to the right. Take care not to detach or damage the fan cable.

The filter can be cleaned with compressed air or a vacuum cleaner at lowest setting. You can also wash it gently with cold water (let it dry completely before you re-insert it).

No, but if you need more than 128 inputs/outputs, you can add additional NUAGE workstations that can be synced.

After years of testing and product comparisons (we test dozens of solid state drives from different manufacturers in thorough procedures for each generation) we narrowed down the field to only very few drive types.

While many drives offer high maximum transfer rates only very few can offer constant performance, reliability and durability in 24/7 operation. Consumer drives cannot keep up with our selected Enterprise level SSDs, especially worst-case performance in 24/7 operation is an important factor to avoid drop-outs and data-loss (e.g. in the field of real-time/broadcast, live recording, media servers and professional audio).

We can offer professional audio workstations for Nuage on a custom basis. Feel free to contact our pro audio team regarding individual requirements.

As one of the most advanced environments for scoring and audio post production our NUAGE workstation is optimized for low-latency, real-time data processing with large bandwidths and transfer rates required for multi-channel audio and synced video footage.

Our system supports classic stereo and common surround formats like 5.1/7.1 as well as Atmos configurations at different resolutions.

Yes, NUAGE workstations offer additional network interfaces for simultaneous operation of DANTE, EUCON and your local workgroup/domain.

To ensure a stable, fast and reliable network connection we highly recommend using cabled connections. Yamaha recommends Cat.5E STP cabling or better.

Due to the complex nature of DANTE data streams we highly recommend to use a separate network for DANTE to ensure flawless operation without drop outs.

We can recommend specialized switches (Yamaha and Luminex) to create a dedicated DANTE network. Alternatively, your IT staff can use VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) to isolate DANTE traffic from your existing network. Feel free to ask our experts about best configuration practices.

Sure, just order an upgrade (option) and we will integrate a DVD or Blu-ray drive or writer.