DCi 8|600N Eight-channel, 600W @ 4Ω Power Amplifier with BLU link, 70V/100V

Crown DriveCore™ Install (DCi) Series Amplifiers

The DriveCore™ Install (DCi) Series is a high-performance line of installation amplifiers based on Crown’s proprietary DriveCore technology. These amplifiers are engineered to the highest industry standards and provide system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for modern installed sound applications. Compact, energy-efficient, and versatile, DCi Series amplifiers continue Crown’s tradition of professional and commercial power amplifier excellence.

Key Features

• Analog & Digital Inputs – Supports balanced analog inputs and digital audio via HARMAN’s proprietary BLU-Link. The priority input router allows selection of a primary input, automatically switching to backup if audio is lost.

• Network Monitoring & Control – Utilizes HiQnet™ protocol over standard TCP/IP, enabling remote monitoring, control, and audio manipulation. Compatible with Audio Architect software and the Powered by Crown app.

• Programmable General Purpose I/O Ports – Flexible GPIO ports configurable for volume control, recall presets, or reporting errors to a central system.

• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) – Provides advanced audio management with:

  • LevelMAX Limiters

  • Input/Output EQ

  • Crossover

  • Delay

  • Matrix Mixer

  • Speaker Line Monitoring

This combination of features makes the DCi Series ideal for complex installed audio systems requiring reliability, precision, and integration flexibility.