The 300W, high-performance Crown Audio DCI8300N 8-Channel DriveCore Install Series Network Amplifier is designed for system integrators looking for 21st century advanced features for installed sound applications. The amplifier utilizes Harman DriveCore technology, featuring a patented integrated circuit that combines hundreds of discrete circuits into a single chip for lower power, better performance, and improved reliability.
The Class-D amplifier works with impedance loads from 2 to 16 ohms plus 70/100V speakers. The rear panel sports two BLU link connectors capable of delivering 256 channels of digital audio over a standard Cat 5e cable. Additionally, a standard Ethernet connector provides HiQnet Audio Architect control via a Cat 5e port, while the programmable GPIO control port allows for control from analog components such as volume dials.
The onboard digital signal processor provides input/output EQ filters, crossovers, time-alignment delay, and LevelMAX limiters for outstanding protection. Additional protection circuits include shorted outputs, DC, mismatched loads, overheating, over- or under-voltage, and high-frequency overload. The DCI8300N ships with a power cord.
Features
- Exclusive multi-patented DriveCore Technology: the patented DriveCore integrated circuit combines hundreds of discrete circuits into one chip for better performance, lower power consumption, and improved reliability
- BLU link Digital Audio Transport: up to 256 channels of digital audio over Category 5e cabling
- Configuration in HiQnet Audio Architect
- Programmable general purpose input/output (GPIO) control port
- Digital Signal Processing
- Input/output EQ filters
- Crossover
- Input/output delay
- LevelMAX limiters
- Priority input router
- PFC power supply: universal PFC power supply for reduced current draw and provides industry leading efficiency
- Monitoring and control over TCP/IP
- Real time continuous loading monitoring
- Power saving modes: power consumption in sleep mode is less than 1W
- Adjustable auto standby
- Remote power off: Sleep mode activated via AUX port
- 70 Vrms/100 Vrms direct drive: each channel individually selectable for low-Z or high-Z operation
- Advanced protection circuits: amplifier and loads are protected against shorted outputs, DC, mismatched loads, overheating, over- or under-voltage, and high-frequency overload
- 3-year, no-fault transferable warranty
- Complies with GreenEdge by HARMAN: environmentally friendly practices in design, manufacturing, and packaging complement energy-efficient operation
Specifications
| Number of Channels | 8 |
| Power Rating | 2 Ohms: 150 W per Channel (Full Range) 4 Ohms / 8 Ohms: 300 W per Channel (Full Range) 16 Ohms: 150 W per Channel (Full Range) 70 V / 100 V: 300 W per Channel (Full Range) 4 Ohms: 300 W Bridged (Full Range) 8 Ohms / 16 Ohms / 140 V / 200 V: 600 W Bridged (Full Range) |
| Amplifier Class | Class-D |
| Load Impedance / Voltage | Parallel/Stereo: 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 Ohms per Channel 70 / 100 V per Channel Bridged/Mono: 4 / 8 / 16 Ohms 140 / 200 V |
| Protections | DC Fault, Low Impedance, Overvoltage, Short Circuit, Thermal, Ultrasonic, Undervoltage |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.25 dB (8 Ohms) |
| Damping Factor | > 1000 |
| Input Sensitivity | 1 Vrms (at 8 Ohms) 1.4 Vrms (at 70 V) 2 Vrms (at 100 V) |
| Input Impedance | 10 Kilohms (Balanced) 5 Kilohms (Unbalanced) |
| Max Gain | 34 dB (at 4 Ohms, at 8 Ohms, at 70 V, at 100 V) |
| Max Input Level | +20 dBu |
| SNR | > 104 dB |
| THD | 0.35% (Full Range, at Rated Power) |
| Intermodulation Distortion | ≤ 0.35% |
| Crosstalk | > 80 dB (Below Rated Power, 20 Hz to 1 kHz) |
| CMRR | > 70 dB |
| DSP | Yes |
| Crossover | Yes |
| Compressor | Yes |
| Limiting | Yes |
| I/O | 4 x Block 6-Pin Balanced Line Input 4 x Screw Terminal 4-Pin Speaker Output |
| Digital I/O | 1 x RJ45 Ethernet Input (Control) 2 x RJ45 BLU-Link Input/Output (I/O) |
| USB | None |
| AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| AC Power Connector | 1 x IEC 15 A / NEMA 5-15 |
| Current Consumption | 120 VAC: 3.5 to 4.9 A (1/8 Power) 6.5 to 10 A (1/3 Power) 230 VAC: 1.8 to 2.5 A (1/8 Power) 3.3 to 5.2 A (1/3 Power) |
| Power Consumption | 120 VAC: 222 to 277 W (1/8 Power) 287 to 377 W (1/3 Power) 230 VAC: 216 to 267 W (1/8 Power) 270 to 369 W (1/3 Power) |
| Display & Indicators | 10 x LED (Bridged Mode/Clip/Comm/Fault/Level/Power/Signal/Thermal) |
| Rackmount Size | 2 RU |
| Cooling | 1 x Fan (Variable Speed) |
| Thermal Dissipation | 1287 BTU/hr (Maximum) |
| Dimensions | 19.0 x 3.5 x 14.2″ / 48.3 x 8.9 x 36.1 cm |
| Weight | 23.5 lb / 10.7 kg |
| Package Weight | 32.8 lb |
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