Crown
Crown 8|300 DriveCore Install Amplifier 8-Channel
★★★★★
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Power and Flexibility for Installed Sound ApplicationsThe Crown DriveCore Install 8
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Overview
Power and Flexibility for Installed Sound Applications
The Crown DriveCore Install 8
Key Features
TRUE RACK DENSITY - Power points of 300W or 600W in 2-/4-/8-channel configurations - all in a 2 Rack Unit form factor. More channels in one box allow smaller infrastructure rooms that can reduce operational costs while giving you the utmost in installation flexibility.
DIRECT DRIVE CONSTANT VOLTAGE - Save money by using smaller gauge wiring to drive the speakers using either 70V rms or 100Vrms. With no need for a step-up transformer at the output, the DCi produces higher audio quality much more efficiently.
CHANNEL INDEPENDENT HI-Z/LOW-Z SELECTION - Drive either one or two speakers in low-Z mode, or literally hundreds of speakers in high-Z mode (70Vrms or 100Vrms). This means better design flexibility since DCi powers all loads on a channel-by-channel basis.
BRIDGEABLE CHANNEL PAIRS - Unlike amps from other manufacturers, the DCi Series channels are bridgeable - even in 100Vrms mode - which means even more adaptability for higher power applications such as subwoofers.
REMOTE ON/OFF INTERFACE - Save power by integrating the amplifier into a control system so you can easily turn it on and off.
EFFICIENT COOLING DESIGN - Highly efficient internal cooling fans provide airflow to the most heat-generating parts. Incorporating the fans into the amplifier brick design maximizes cooling while minimizing wasted energy and noise.
ADVANCED POWER FACTOR CORRECTION (PFC) UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY - The most advanced power supply in an installation amplifier delivers power more efficiently in almost any condition than anyone else, resulting in less power dissipated and less heat in your racks.
Specifications
Channels
8
Power Output
300W
Rack Unit Size
2RU
Constant Voltage Output
70V rms, 100Vrms
Cooling
Efficient internal cooling fans
Power Supply
Advanced Power Factor Correction (PFC) Universal Power Supply
Control Interface
Remote On/Off
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Offers true rack density with 300W or 600W power points across 2-, 4-, or 8-channel configurations in a 2 Rack Unit form factor.
- Utilizes Direct Drive Constant Voltage, allowing for smaller gauge wiring and more efficient speaker driving at 70V rms or 100Vrms.
- Provides channel independent Hi-Z/Low-Z selection, enabling versatile speaker configurations from one to hundreds of speakers per channel.
- Features bridgeable channel pairs, including in 100Vrms mode, for higher power applications like subwoofers.
- Includes a Remote On/Off Interface, facilitating power savings by integrating with control systems for easy power management.
- Equipped with an efficient cooling design, maximizing cooling while minimizing wasted energy and operational noise.
- Incorporates Advanced Power Factor Correction (PFC) Universal Power Supply for highly efficient power delivery and reduced heat generation.
👎 Cons
- The 2 Rack Unit form factor, while dense, may still be a physical footprint consideration for extremely compact installations.
- Detailed specifications on THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) or frequency response are not provided, which can be important for audio fidelity assessment.
- Specifics regarding digital audio inputs or network control protocols are not mentioned, potentially limiting advanced integration options.
- The cooling fans, while efficient, may still generate some level of audible noise in very sensitive, quiet environments.
- Requires integration into a control system to fully utilize the remote on/off interface, which adds to system complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this amplifier drive many speakers?
Yes, the Crown 8|300 DriveCore Install Amplifier features channel independent Hi-Z/Low-Z selection, allowing it to drive literally hundreds of speakers in high-Z mode (70Vrms or 100Vrms).
What are the benefits of the Direct Drive Constant Voltage feature?
Direct Drive Constant Voltage allows you to use smaller gauge wiring to drive speakers and produces higher audio quality much more efficiently by eliminating the need for a step-up transformer at the output.
Can channels be combined for more power?
Yes, the DCi Series channels are bridgeable, even in 100Vrms mode, which offers adaptability for higher power applications such as driving subwoofers.
How does this amplifier help save power?
It includes a Remote On/Off Interface, enabling integration into a control system to easily turn the amplifier on and off, thereby saving power.
Is this amplifier designed to run cool?
Yes, it features an efficient cooling design with highly efficient internal cooling fans that provide airflow to the most heat-generating parts, maximizing cooling while minimizing wasted energy and noise.
What kind of power supply does this amplifier use?
It utilizes an Advanced Power Factor Correction (PFC) Universal Power Supply, which delivers power more efficiently and results in less power dissipated and less heat in your racks.
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