Crown DCi 8|600DA - 600W 8-Channel at 4-Ohm 70V/100V Analog Power Amplifier with Dante

The Crown DCi 8|600DA is an 8-channel, 600W per channel analog power amplifier designed to meet the needs of modern installations that require Dante or AES67 networked audio. With cutting-edge DriveCore technology, this amplifier delivers high efficiency and exceptional audio quality, making it ideal for large-scale installations such as theaters, convention centers, airports, and life safety applications. The DCi 8|600DA offers outstanding versatility with its ability to drive low-Z (2, 4, 8, 16 ohms) and high-Z (70V/100V) speaker loads without the need for external transformers, simplifying setup and reducing wiring costs. EN 54-16 compliant, it's also a perfect solution for life safety systems that require dependable, high-quality sound reproduction.

At the core of the DCi 8|600DA is Crown's exclusive multi-patented DriveCore technology. This technology integrates hundreds of discrete circuits into a single chip, providing improved performance, reduced power consumption, and enhanced reliability. The amplifier's high-efficiency design ensures maximum power output with minimal energy usage, making it an environmentally friendly choice for commercial and professional installations. The amplifier is equipped with real-time continuous load monitoring, ensuring long-term operational stability and optimal performance in demanding environments.

The integration of Dante and AES67 networked audio allows for seamless digital audio transport over Ethernet, reducing installation complexity and costs. With support for Dante Domain Manager, the DCi 8|600DA integrates smoothly into existing Dante-based audio systems, providing secure, scalable audio networking. This amplifier also supports full remote control and monitoring over TCP/IP through Harman's HiQnet Audio Architect software. Installers can configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the amplifier remotely, ensuring it is always optimized for its environment.

The advanced digital signal processing (DSP) capabilities of the DCi 8|600DA provide unmatched flexibility in tailoring the sound to suit any installation. DSP features include input/output EQ filters, crossovers, input/output delays, and LevelMAX limiters, which safeguard both the amplifier and connected speaker systems from damage due to overheating or signal overload. This comprehensive DSP suite allows for precise customization of audio signals to meet the exact requirements of the venue or space. Additionally, the amplifier offers pilot tone monitoring and error reporting, ensuring system integrity at all times.

The Crown DCi 8|600DA comes equipped with a universal power supply featuring Power Factor Correction (PFC), which provides reliable, efficient power across a wide range of AC voltages (100-240V), ensuring consistent performance regardless of location. This amplifier's power-saving modes include an auto-standby feature that reduces power consumption to less than 1W when no audio signal is detected for 30 minutes. This feature, along with remote standby control via the AUX port, makes the amplifier highly energy-efficient, helping to reduce operational costs over time.

Protection circuits built into the DCi 8|600DA protect the amplifier and connected systems from short circuits, DC faults, overheating, mismatched loads, and voltage fluctuations. This ensures that the amplifier remains operational in even the most challenging conditions, making it ideal for mission-critical installations. The amplifier's cooling system, featuring continuously variable speed forced-air fans, ensures efficient heat dissipation while minimizing noise, making it suitable for quiet environments such as conference rooms or auditoriums.

With 600W of output power per channel, the DCi 8|600DA delivers robust and reliable sound for a wide range of audio applications. Its ability to bridge channels provides additional power for demanding installations, offering up to 1200W in bridge mode. Despite its powerful capabilities, the amplifier's compact 2U rack-mount design ensures it takes up minimal space in equipment racks, making it easy to integrate into existing systems. Weighing just 30 lbs, the DCi 8|600DA is lightweight for its class, making transportation and installation simple.

Whether installed in a large commercial space, a multi-room facility, or a life safety application, the Crown DCi 8|600DA is designed to deliver consistent, high-performance audio with the added benefit of networked audio capabilities via Dante or AES67. This amplifier provides system integrators with the flexibility, reliability, and control needed to meet the diverse requirements of modern sound installations.

Features

• 600W per channel at 4 ohms, supporting low-Z (2, 4, 8, 16 ohms) and high-Z (70V/100V) speaker loads
• Integrated Dante and AES67 networked audio for seamless digital audio transport over Ethernet
• DriveCore technology for superior efficiency, reduced power consumption, and enhanced reliability
• Advanced DSP with input/output EQ, crossovers, delays, and LevelMAX limiters for precise sound customization
• Remote control and monitoring over TCP/IP via HiQnet Audio Architect software
• Energy-efficient design with auto-standby mode and less than 1W power consumption in sleep mode
• Universal power supply with PFC for reliable operation across a wide range of AC voltages (100-240V)
• Comprehensive protection circuits safeguard against short circuits, DC faults, overheating, and more
• Direct Drive capability for 70V/100V speaker systems without step-up transformers
• Compact 2U rack-mount design, lightweight at 30 lbs, ideal for easy integration into equipment racks
• Quiet cooling system with variable-speed fans and front-to-back airflow for efficient heat management

Specifications

• Output Power (Dual Mode): 300W (2 Ohm), 600W (4 Ohm), 600W (8 Ohm), 300W (16 Ohm), 600W (70Vrms), 600W (100Vrms)
• Output Power (Bridge Mono Mode): 600W (4 Ohm), 1200W (8 Ohm), 1200W (16 Ohm), 1200W (140Vrms), 1200W (200Vrms)
• Frequency Response: ±0.25dB
• Dante Input Signal to Noise Ratio: >108dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.35%
• Voltage Gain: 34dB
• Damping Factor: >1000
• Input Impedance: 10kOhm, 5kOhm
• Maximum Input Level (Before Compression): +20dBu
• Load Impedance (Stereo/Dual Mode): 2 Ohm to 16 Ohm; 70Vrms and 100Vrms
• Load Impedance (Bridge Mono): 4 Ohm to 16 Ohm; 140Vrms and 200Vrms
• Cooling: Continuously variable speed forced air, front to back airflow
• Maximum Fan Noise: 47 dB
• Required AC Mains: 100V-240Vrms, 50/60Hz
• Power Connector: 20A IEC
• Weight: 30 lbs
• Dimensions: 19 x 17 x 3.5 inches