Description
The Crown DCi 8|300 is a professional eight-channel installation amplifier designed to deliver exceptional flexibility, efficiency, and performance for large-scale commercial audio systems. Providing 300 watts per channel in a compact 2RU rackmount chassis, the amplifier supports both low-impedance and 70V/100V distributed loudspeaker systems. Featuring Direct Drive Constant Voltage technology, channel-independent Hi-Z/Low-Z operation, bridgeable outputs, and an advanced Power Factor Correction (PFC) power supply, the DCi 8|300 is ideal for multi-zone audio installations requiring reliable power and simplified system design.
Key Features
- Eight-channel professional installation amplifier
- 300W output per channel @ 4Ω
- Supports 70V and 100V distributed speaker systems
- Direct Drive Constant Voltage technology
- Transformer-less constant voltage operation
- Channel-independent Hi-Z and Low-Z configuration
- Supports low-impedance loads from 2Ω to 16Ω
- Bridgeable channel pairs for higher power applications
- Suitable for subwoofers and high-power loudspeaker systems
- Remote on/off control interface
- Advanced Power Factor Correction (PFC) universal power supply
- Universal 100V–240V AC operation
- High-efficiency power delivery
- Reduced heat generation
- Variable-speed cooling fan system
- Front-to-back airflow cooling design
- Low operating noise
- High damping factor for accurate loudspeaker control
- Compact 2RU rackmount design
- Ideal for large-scale multi-zone audio installations
Technical Specifications
- Model: Crown DCi 8|300
- Amplifier Type: Eight-Channel Power Amplifier
- Output Channels: 8
- Power Output: 300W per channel @ 4Ω
- Frequency Response: ±0.25 dB (20Hz – 20kHz)
- THD: 0.35%
- Damping Factor: >1000
- Stereo Load Impedance: 2Ω – 16Ω
- Constant Voltage Output: 70Vrms / 100Vrms
- Bridge Mono Load Impedance: 4Ω – 16Ω
- Bridge Output Voltage: 140Vrms / 200Vrms
- Cooling: Continuously Variable-Speed Forced Air
- Airflow Direction: Front-to-Back
- Maximum Fan Noise: 47 dBA
- AC Input Voltage: 100V–240V AC (±10%)
- AC Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Power Connector: 15A IEC
- Rack Space: 2RU
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 483 × 89 × 362 mm
- Dimensions (Imperial): 19 × 3.5 × 14.25 in
- Weight: 10.66 kg (23.5 lbs)
