DCi 4|300DA Four-channel, 300W @ 4Ω Power Amplifier with Dante™ / AES67 Networked Audio, and 70V/100V

Crown DriveCore Install DA (DCi-DA) Series Amplifiers

The Crown DriveCore Install DA Series is designed for applications requiring Dante™ or AES67 networked audio, combining flexible output power, channel count, and speaker load compatibility with Crown’s DriveCore® technology for high efficiency and outstanding audio quality. The DCi-DA Series features a high-powered DSP with JBL speaker tunings, network control and monitoring, and the ability to drive 2Ω, 4Ω, 8Ω, 16Ω, 70V, and 100V speaker loads. With support for Dante Domain Manager, it is ideal for installations standardized on networked audio transport.

Key Features & Capabilities

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

• Audio Architect Control & Monitoring – Remote configuration, monitoring, and control of all amplifier functions via HiQnet™ Audio Architect over standard TCP/IP networks.

• DriveCore Amplifier Technology – Provides high efficiency, low heat, and premium audio quality.

• Universal PFC Power Supply – Efficient operation across a wide range of global power conditions.

• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

  • 48kHz processing with 20 user presets

  • Input router and high, medium, low priority inputs

  • Input delay up to 2 seconds, input EQ

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

  • LevelMAX limiters for safe operation

  • Continuous and sweep load monitoring

  • Channel auto-standby

  • JBL speaker tunings preloaded

• Pilot Tone – Normal and burst modes for system verification

• Auxiliary Ports / GPIO – Configurable for sleep contact closure, amplifier status output, volume control, preset recall, and third-party system integration

• Installation Features – Removable air filters, front panel LED indicators, AES67 compatibility

Highlighted Features

• Integrated Dante™ / AES67 Networked Audio – Simplifies installation by sending networked audio signals directly to the amplifier and supports Dante 4.0 firmware for integration with Dante Domain Manager.

• Network Configuration, Monitoring & Control – Manage all amplifier functions remotely using HiQnet™ and Audio Architect software.

• Programmable GPIO Ports – Flexible input/output options for system control, monitoring, and automation.

• Comprehensive DSP – Includes LevelMAX limiters, input/output EQ, crossovers, delay, matrix routing, and speaker line monitoring for precise audio control.

The DCi-DA Series offers networked audio flexibility, advanced DSP, and professional-grade amplification, making it ideal for modern installed audio systems in commercial, hospitality, and life safety environments.