DCi 8|600DA Eight-channel, 600W @ 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

Designed for systems that require Dante® or AES67 networked audio, the Crown DriveCore Install DA Series delivers an optimal blend of power, channel density, and load flexibility. Built around proprietary DriveCore® technology, these amplifiers achieve outstanding efficiency while maintaining exceptional audio performance.

The DCi DA Series features a powerful onboard DSP with JBL speaker tunings, comprehensive network control and monitoring, and support for 2/4/8/16-ohm, 70V, and 100V speaker systems. With built-in compatibility for Dante Domain Manager, it is an ideal solution for installations standardized on Dante-based audio networks. The series is also EN 54-16 compliant, making it suitable for certified life-safety and voice evacuation applications.

Key Details

• 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-DSP (48 kHz)

• DriveCore® Amplifier Technology

• Universal PFC Power Supply

• Audio Architect™ Control and Monitoring

• Advanced DSP

  • 48 kHz processing

  • Up to 20 presets

  • Input routing with 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™ limiter

  • JBL speaker tunings

• Monitoring and Protection

  • Pilot tone (normal and burst modes)

  • Continuous and sweep load monitoring

  • Channel auto-standby

• Connectivity and Hardware Features

  • Auxiliary port with sleep contact closure and amplifier status output

  • Removable air filters

  • Front-panel LED status indicators

  • AES67 compatible

Features

Integrated Dante™ / AES67 Networked Audio
Enables direct routing of networked audio to the amplifier, simplifying system design and supporting Dante 4.0 firmware for seamless integration with Dante Domain Manager.

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

Programmable General-Purpose I/O (GPIO)
Flexible GPIO ports allow preset recall, volume control, and status reporting to third-party control systems.

Comprehensive Digital Signal Processing
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 EU EN 54-16 requirements for voice alarm systems, ensuring suitability for hospitality venues, large facilities, and other mission-critical installations.