Crown DCI8X300 Eight-Channel Analog Power Amplifier
Description The Crown DCI8X300 is a professional-grade eight-channel analog power amplifier engineered for installed sound applications in commercial venues, hospitality environments, educational facilities, houses of worship, and corporate spaces. Built on Crown’s advanced DriveCore™ technology, it delivers reliable, energy-efficient performance with flexible low-impedance and constant-voltage operation. Its compact 2RU design provides high channel density while maintaining excellent audio quality, system versatility, and long-term reliability.
Features
Eight-channel analog power amplifier
Delivers 300 watts per channel at 4Ω, 8Ω, 70V, or 100V operation
Crown DriveCore™ technology for high efficiency and reliable performance
Compact 2RU rack-mount design
Channel-independent Hi-Z and Low-Z output selection
Supports 2Ω, 4Ω, 8Ω, and 16Ω speaker loads
Direct-drive 70V/100V constant-voltage outputs without external transformers
Bridgeable channel pairs for higher-power applications
Remote on/off control interface for integration with control systems
Advanced Power Factor Correction (PFC) universal power supply
Operates on 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
Variable-speed forced-air cooling system
Front-to-back airflow design for efficient rack cooling
High damping factor for improved loudspeaker control
Low distortion and wide frequency response for clear audio reproduction
Independent rear-panel level controls for each channel
Designed for commercial audio, distributed sound, paging, background music, and multi-zone installations