DCi 8|300DA Eight-channel, 300W @ 4Ω Power Amplifier with Dante™ / AES67 Networked Audio, and 70V/100V / EN 54-16 Compliant for Life Safety Applications

Crown DriveCore™ Install DA Series Overview

For installations that require Dante® or AES67 networked audio, the Crown DriveCore Install DA Series delivers an ideal balance of output power, channel density, and speaker load flexibility. Built on proprietary DriveCore® technology, these amplifiers offer exceptional efficiency and high-quality audio performance for demanding professional environments.

The DCi DA Series integrates a powerful onboard DSP with JBL speaker tunings, advanced network control and monitoring, and the ability to drive 2/4/8/16 ohm, 70V, and 100V speaker loads. With full support for Dante Domain Manager, these amplifiers are perfectly suited for systems standardized on Dante-based audio networks. In addition, the DCi DA Series is EN 54-16 compliant, making it suitable for certified life safety and voice evacuation applications.

Key Details and Capabilities

• Redundant Dante® / AES67 Networking

  • Independent Primary and Secondary ports

  • Supports 48 kHz and 96 kHz sample rates

  • Can transmit Dante/AES67 audio from analog inputs, pre- or post-processing (48 kHz)

• DriveCore® Amplifier Technology

  • High efficiency with reduced heat and power consumption

• Universal PFC Power Supply

  • Reliable operation across a wide range of power conditions

• Advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

  • 48 kHz internal processing

  • Up to 20 presets

  • Input router

  • High-, medium-, and low-priority inputs

  • Input delay up to 2 seconds

  • Input and output EQ

  • Crossover functions

  • Output delay up to 100 ms

  • LevelMAX™ limiting

  • JBL speaker tunings

• Monitoring and Protection

  • Continuous and sweep load monitoring

  • Pilot tone (normal and burst modes)

  • Channel auto-standby

• Connectivity and Control

  • Audio Architect software for control and monitoring

  • Auxiliary port with sleep contact closure and amplifier status output

  • Programmable GPIO for system integration

• Installation-Friendly Design

  • Removable air filters

  • Front-panel LED status indicators

  • AES67 compatibility

Features

• Integrated Dante™ / AES67 Networked Audio
  Simplifies system design by allowing networked audio to be routed directly to the amplifier. Supports Dante 4.0 firmware for seamless integration with Dante Domain Manager.

• Network Configuration, Monitoring & Control
  Full remote control and monitoring via HiQnet™ Audio Architect over standard TCP/IP networks.

• Programmable GPIO
  Flexible input/output configuration for preset recall, volume control, and third-party control system feedback.

• Comprehensive DSP Tools
  Includes LevelMAX™ limiters, input/output EQ, crossover, delay, matrix routing, and speaker line monitoring.

• EN 54-16 Compliance for Life Safety Applications
  Certified to meet the EU EN 54-16 standard for voice alarm and evacuation systems, making it suitable for hospitality venues, large facilities, and other mission-critical installations.