The Crown DCi 8|300N is an eight-channel networked DriveCore Install amplifier rated at 8x 300W into 4 or 8 ohms, or on 70V or 100V lines without output transformers. It adds BLU link digital audio, HiQnet network control and onboard DSP, and is EN 54-16 certified as part of a voice alarm system. It suits multi-zone installs in hotels, large venues, stadiums, campuses and transport buildings.
8x 300W
4/8 ohm, 70V, 100V
BLU link
Digital audio
EN 54-16
Voice alarm
2U
Rack height
SoftwareNetwork monitoring and DSP set-up use HARMAN Audio Architect software over HiQnet.
Features
Eight channels, 8x 300W into 4 or 8 ohms, 70V or 100V
Direct drive of 70V and 100V lines, selectable per channel
Bridgeable channel pairs for 600W
BLU link digital audio plus balanced analogue inputs, with automatic failover to a backup input
DSP: LevelMAX limiters, input and output EQ, crossover, delay, matrix mixer and speaker line monitoring
HiQnet network monitoring and control over TCP/IP
Programmable GPIO for volume, preset recall and fault reporting
EN 54-16 compliant when used in a certified voice alarm system
Power factor corrected universal power supply
Specifications
| Output power, all channels driven | 2 ohm: 150W, 4 ohm: 300W, 8 ohm: 300W, 16 ohm: 150W, 70V: 300W, 100V: 300W |
| Bridged output | 4 ohm: 300W, 8 ohm: 600W, 16 ohm: 600W, high impedance: 600W |
| Bridged load range | 4 to 16 ohms; 140V or 200V lines |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±0.25 dB, 8 ohms) |
| THD | 0.35% at full rated power |
| Damping factor | >1000 (20 to 100 Hz) |
| Cooling | Variable-speed fans, front to back |
| Fan noise | 47 dBA SPL at 1 m maximum |
| Mains | 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 15A IEC |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 483 x 89 x 362 mm, 2U |
| Weight | 10.66 kg |





