Crown XLi: new standard in power stages for direct sound and installation

Composed of four models, Crown's new series of XLi amplifiers aims to be the new standard in affordable power stages for professionals starting out in the world of sound.

The XLi series of Crown, brand that markets in the Iberian market Earpro, consists of XLi3500 models, XLi2500, XLi1500 and XLi800, to deliver a power of 1.000, 500, 330 and 200 watts per channel, respectively, to 8 Ohms. On Monkey Bridge, offer power over 8 ohms of 2.700, 1.500, 900 and 600 Watts, respectively.

All models have selectable input sensitivity to suit a wide variety of sound sources that may have low output levels, with total reliability in direct sound and installation applications.

As for the connections of these inputs, have balanced XLR connectors and unbalanced RCA. XLi amplifiers can work in stereo, parallel or mono bridge and have output connectors, both borna and speakon, for ease of use with virtually any type of passive PA acoustic boxes.

All four amplifiers feature level controls on the front panel, as well as signal presence indicators, saturation and breakdown. Like the other Crown stages, XLi series models (with a one-year warranty) offer a variety of short-circuit protection, unloaded conditions and sudden on and off. Also protected against radio frequency interference to maintain pure sound quality, even in situations where there is considerable wireless activity.

As Craig Lambrecht explains, business segment manager at Crown Audio, "Our XLi series power stages offer the exceptional sound quality and bulletproof construction crown is known for, at very attractive prices. They are ideal for musicians, groups, DJ's, Clubs, centers of worship and other applications where affordability is important, without compromising the proper functioning of the equipment or its reliability".

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