The DriveCore Install series amplifiers is a complete line of high performance installation amplifiers based on the proprietary DriveCore technology. DCi Series amplifiers are designed, engineered and manufactured to the industry's highest quality standards, and provide system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging 21st century installed sound applications. Versatile, compact and highly energy-efficient, DCi Series amplifiers continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power amplifier technology.
Features
- Based on Crown's proprietary and patented DriveCore technology, these amplifiers are the next generation of PWM technology using cutting edge Class D amplifier topologies
- True Rack Density - power points of 300W or 600W in 2/4/8 channel configurations and 1250W in 2/4 channel configurations with bridgable outputs of 300-2500W, all in a 2U form factor
- Minimum Guaranteed Power Ratings - guaranteed to deliver at least the rated power in the specifications over a longer period of time than any other competing amplifier
- Direct Drive "constant voltage" capabilities on a channel by channel basis for 70Vrms or 100Vrms amplification without the use of a step up frequency limiting transformer for higher audio quality
- Powersave includes an auto-standby mode where after 30 minutes of no audio input, the amplifier powers down and consumes less than 1W; this feature can be enabled and disabled via the back panel DIP switches
- Advanced PFC universal power supply provides market-leading efficency, and is designed to deliver maximum power no matter where the amplifier is located; universal AC input accepts 100 - 240VAC, 50/60Hz (±10%)
- AUX Port provides additional flexibility for amplifiers to be integrated in control systems for remote on/off and amplifier fault monitoring
- DriveCore includes five patents that are also included in Crown's flagship I-Tech 4x3500HD touring amplifier
- Revolutionary cooling system, focuses airflow on parts that need it most, maximizing efficiency while minimizing heat and noise
Specifications
- Frequency Response (8Ω, 20Hz - 20kHz): ±0.25dB
- Signal to Noise Ratio (A-weighted): >108dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion (at full rated power, 20Hz - 20kHz): 0.35%
- Voltage Gain: 34dB
- Damping Factor (20Hz to 100Hz): >1000 (>1500 on 2|1250 and 4|1250 models)
- Input Impedance (nominal balanced, unbalanced): 10kΩ, 5kΩ
- Maximum Input Level before Compression: +20dBu
- Maximum Input Level Before Clipping: +26dBu
- Load Impedance Stereo/Dual Mode: 2Ω - 16Ω; 70Vrms and 100Vrms
- Load Impedance Bridge Mono: 4Ω - 16Ω; 140Vrms and 200Vrms
- Cooling: Continuously variable speed forced air, front to back airflow
- Maximum Fan Noise (re dBA SPL @ 1M): 45
- Required AC Mains (±10%): 100Vrms - 240Vrms ~50/60Hz
- IEC Power Connector: 15A IEC (20A IEC on 4|600 and 4|1250 models)
- Width: 19 in.
- Height: 3.5 in.
- Depth: 14.25 in. (17 in. on 8|600 and 4|1250 models)
- Weight: 18.8 lbs (2|300 and 2|600), 20.1 lbs (4|300 and 4|600 models), 23.5 lbs (8|300 and 2|1250 models), 30 lbs (8|600 and 4|1250 models)