Crown expands its DriveCoreInstall amplifier series with analog and network DCI equipment

Four are the new DCI models that Crown has incorporated into its line of amplifiers DriveCoreInstall, two analog (DCi4|1250 and DCi2|1250 ) and two others that add Ethernet connectivity (DCi4|1250N and DCi2|1250N), with version in two and four channels. Equipment that responds to applications of any size.

The DriveCoreInstall series of Crown, whose products it distributes in Spain Earpro, It was presented just over a year ago as the new standard for installation amplification. Twelve models from among 300 and 600 Watts per channel initially made up this series, introduced as a successor to the CTS line. Now the manufacturer, the expanded with four high-power DCI models, two analogue and two networkable.

The first two are the DCi4|1250 and DCi2|1250 and that add Ethernet connectivity are the DCi4|1250N of 4 channels and the DCi2|1250N of 2 canals. DCi4s are four-channel, while the DCi2 are two. The integration to the network of the models 1250N is done by RJ-45 cable and the digital audio transport BLU link. These devices allow monitoring and control in network through the software Harman HiQne Audio Architect System.

"As the DCi series is the successor to the CTS, which was the installation standard for years, It was essential to include high-power models for long-term applications.. These four models provide performance, flexibility, Improved quality and reliability for large-scale amplification requirements. In addition, by having networkable models, audio systems are simplified by simpler connections with RJ-45 for BLU link. On the other hand, Racks can concentrate more amplifier channels in less space as even 4 Canals occupy spaces of 2 units", comments Daniel Sáenz, Business Segment Manager de Crown Audio.

In the DCi series, the Drivecore chip has been introduced, which, in the size of a postage stamp, concentrates more than 500 Components of a conventionally designed amplifier. This has reduced the space required for amplifier circuitry and allows more channels and functionality to be integrated into a two-rack unit enclosure..

DCi amplifiers offer the possibility of working in low impedance and with lines of 70 and 100V, without requiring a step-up transformer. This results in higher audio quality in applications with distributed sound.

Power consumption has been reduced in DCi models, as performance and energy efficiency have been improved to meet the international GreenEdge environmental initiative. According to its manufacturer, the DCi series is the one with the lowest environmental impact it has launched so far.

Power supply with corrected power factor (PFC) of DCi models is designed for
to deliver maximum power in any country. In addition, Its universal voltage input accepts voltages of 100 at 240VAC and 50/60Hz (+/- 10%).

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