DCi 4|1250DA Four-channel, 1250W @ 4Ω Power Amplifier with Dante™ / AES67 Networked Audio, and 70V/100V / EN 54-16 Compliant for Life Safety Applications

Crown DriveCore Install DA (DCi-DA) Series Amplifiers

The Crown DriveCore Install DA Series amplifiers are designed for applications that require Dante™ or AES67 networked audio, combining output power, channel flexibility, and speaker load versatility with Crown’s proprietary DriveCore® technology for exceptional efficiency and premium audio quality. The DCi-DA Series features high-powered DSP with JBL speaker tunings, network control and monitoring, and the ability to drive 2Ω, 4Ω, 8Ω, 70V, and 100V speaker loads. With support for Dante Domain Manager and EN 54-16 compliance for life safety applications, these amplifiers are ideal for modern installations standardized on networked audio transport.

Key Capabilities

• Redundant Dante / AES67 Ports – Primary and secondary network connections, supporting 48kHz or 96kHz audio; capable of sending Dante/AES67 audio from analog inputs pre/post processing.

• Audio Architect Control & Monitoring – Remote monitoring, configuration, and control of all amplifier functions via HiQnet Audio Architect software.

• DriveCore Amplifier Technology – Delivers high efficiency and superior audio quality in a compact form factor.

• Universal PFC Power Supply – Ensures efficient and reliable operation across global power conditions.

• Advanced DSP

  • 48kHz processing with 20 user presets

  • Input router for flexible signal routing

  • High, medium, and low priority inputs

  • Input EQ and delay up to 2 seconds

  • Crossover, output EQ, and output delay up to 100ms

  • LevelMAX limiter and continuous load monitoring

  • Pilot tone (normal and burst)

  • Channel auto-standby and speaker line monitoring

  • Preloaded JBL Speaker Tunings

• Auxiliary GPIO Ports – Configurable for sleep contact closure, amplifier status reporting, volume control, preset recall, and integration with third-party control systems.

• EN 54-16 Compliant – Certified for voice alarm applications, meeting stringent European standards for life safety systems in hospitality, large venues, and other markets.

• Installation Features – Removable air filters, front panel LED indicators, AES67 compatibility, and flexible mounting options.

Features Summary

• Integrated Dante™ / AES67 networked audio for simplified installation

• Full network configuration, monitoring, and control via HiQnet Audio Architect

• Programmable general-purpose I/O (GPIO) ports for versatile system integration

• Comprehensive digital signal processing (DSP) including LevelMAX limiters, EQ, crossover, delay, matrix routing, and speaker line monitoring

• EN 54-16 compliant for life safety voice alarm systems

The DCi-DA Series combines networked audio flexibility, advanced DSP, life safety compliance, and Crown’s high-efficiency amplification, making it ideal for complex installations in venues requiring both professional sound quality and safety certification.