The DriveCore™ Install series amplifiers is a complete line of high performance installation amplifiers based on the proprietary DriveCore technology. DCi Series amplifiers are designed, engineered and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards, and provide system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging 21st century installed sound applications. Versatile, compact and highly energy-efficient, DCi Series amplifiers continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power amplifier technology.

The new DriveCore install series amplifiers is a complete line of high performance installation amplifiers based on the proprietary DriveCore technology. DCi Series amplifiers are designed, engineered and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards, and provide system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging 21st century installed sound applications. Versatile, compact and highly energy-efficient, DCi Series amplifiers continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power amplifier technology.

The new DriveCore™ Install series amplifiers is a complete line of high performance installation amplifiers based on the proprietary DriveCore technology. DCi Series amplifiers are designed, engineered and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards, and provide system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging 21st century installed sound applications. Versatile, compact and highly energy-efficient, DCi Series amplifiers continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power amplifier technology.

The new DriveCore install series amplifiers is a complete line of high performance installation amplifiers based on the proprietary DriveCore technology. DCi Series amplifiers are designed, engineered and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards, and provide system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging 21st century installed sound applications. Versatile, compact and highly energy-efficient, DCi Series amplifiers continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power amplifier technology.

The new DriveCore™ install series amplifiers is a complete line of high performance installation amplifiers based on the proprietary DriveCore technology. DCi Series amplifiers are designed, engineered and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards, and provide system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging 21st century installed sound applications. Versatile, compact and highly energy-efficient, DCi Series amplifiers continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power amplifier technology.

The new DriveCore install series amplifiers is a complete line of high performance installation amplifiers based on the proprietary DriveCore technology. DCi Series amplifiers are designed, engineered and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards, and provide system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging 21st century installed sound applications. Versatile, compact and highly energy-efficient, DCi Series amplifiers continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power amplifier technology.

Video 1: DriveCore Install Analog vs Network Comparison

Compares and contrasts the different DriveCore Install (DCi) Network amplifier models

Video 2: Software/Processing Overview

A basic overview of the DSP features inside a DCi Network amplifier

Video 3: Input Routing - Analog

How to route analog audio with a DCi Network amplifier

Video 4: Input Routing - BLU link

How to route BLU link digital audio with a DCi Network amplifier

Video 5: How To Select High Z (70V/100V)

How to configure a DCi Network amplifier for high impedance speaker loads (70V/100V)

Video 6: Mode Settings: Input Y & Bridge

How to configure a DCi Network amplifier for Input Y and Bridge modes

Video 7: Priority Input Routing

How to configure a DCi Network amplifier for redundant input sources

Video 8: Signal Generator

How to use the built-in signal and noise generator in a DCi Network amplifier

Video 9: Aux Port - Sleep & Amp Status

Explains the Sleep and Amp Status features of the AUX Port of a DCi amplifier and shows how to configure these features

Video 10: Storing Settings Part 1 - Speaker Tunings

How to save, load, and distribute amplifier Speaker Tunings

Video 11: Storing Settings Part 2 - Presets

How to save, load, and distribute amplifier Presets

Video 12: Storing Settings Part 3 - Device Files

How to save, load, and distribute amplifier Device Files

Video 13: Using Contrio Controllers with DCi Amplifiers

How to configure the BSS Contrio Wall Controllers to work with a Crown DCi Network amplifier

Video 14: How To Update Firmware

How to update firmware in a DCi Network amplifier

Video 15: Amplifier Factory Reset

How to perform a Factory Reset on a DCi Network amplifier

Video 16: How To Set Amp Channels To Auto Standby

How to configure independent amp channels to enter a low-power Auto Standby state based on user-adjustable settings

Video 17: How To Route Audio onto the BLU link Bus

How to route audio from the analog inputs of a DCi Network amplifier onto the BLU link BUS for distribution to other devices in the BLU link ring

Video 18: How To Configure Continuous Load Monitoring

How to configure a DCi Network amplifier to monitor and report errors in output load impedance

Video 19: How To Monitor & Report Input AC Line Errors

How to monitor and report errors based on the Input AC Line powering a DCi Network amplifier

Video 20: How To Configure BLU link For 48/96kHz

How to switch between 48kHz (default) and 96kHz sampling rate for BLU link audio

Video 21: Crown DriveCore Install Network & BSS Audio BLU8v2

How to use BSS Audio BLU8v2 for VCA control of a Crown DriveCore Install Network amplifier

The new DriveCore™ Install series amplifiers is a complete line of high performance installation amplifiers based on the proprietary DriveCore technology. DCi Series amplifiers are designed, engineered and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards, and provide system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging 21st century installed sound applications. Versatile, compact and highly energy-efficient, DCi Series amplifiers continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power amplifier technology.

The new DriveCore install series amplifiers is a complete line of high performance installation amplifiers based on the proprietary DriveCore technology. DCi Series amplifiers are designed, engineered and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards, and provide system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging 21st century installed sound applications. Versatile, compact and highly energy-efficient, DCi Series amplifiers continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power amplifier technology.

For applications that require Dante or AES67 networked audio, the Crown DriveCore Install DA Series provides a balanced combination of output power, channel count and speaker load flexibility along with proprietary DriveCore® technology for superb efficiency and exemplary audio quality. The DCi DA Series includes a high-powered DSP with JBL speaker tunings, network control/monitoring, and the ability to drive 2/4/8/16 ohm, 70V and 100V speaker loads. The amp’s advanced capabilities and support for Dante Domain Manager makes it perfect for installations that have standardized on Dante for networked audio transport.

The new DriveCore™ Install series amplifiers is a complete line of high performance installation amplifiers based on the proprietary DriveCore technology. DCi Series amplifiers are designed, engineered and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards, and provide system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging 21st century installed sound applications. Versatile, compact and highly energy-efficient, DCi Series amplifiers continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power amplifier technology.

For applications that require Dante or AES67 networked audio, the Crown DriveCore Install DA Series provides a balanced combination of output power, channel count and speaker load flexibility along with proprietary DriveCore® technology for superb efficiency and exemplary audio quality. The DCi DA Series includes a high-powered DSP with JBL speaker tunings, network control/monitoring, and the ability to drive 2/4/8/16 ohm, 70V and 100V speaker loads. The amp’s advanced capabilities and support for Dante Domain Manager makes it perfect for installations that have standardized on Dante for networked audio transport.

• Redundant, independent Dante / AES67 ports
• Primary & Secondary
• Will accept 48khz or 96khz
• Capable of sending out Dante / AES67 audio from analog inputs pre/post processing (@ 48kHz)
  • Audio Architect Control and Monitoring
  • DriveCore Amplifier Technology
  • Universal PFC Power Supply
  • DSP
• 48kHz processing
• 20 Presets
• Input router
  • High, medium, and low priority inputs
• Input delay up to 2s
• Input EQ
• Crossover
• Output EQ
• Output Delay up to 100ms
• LevelMAX limiter
• Load Monitoring
  • Pilot tone
• Normal
• Burst
  • Continuous Load Monitoring
  • Sweep Load Monitoring
• Channel Auto-Standby
• Speaker Tunings
  • Aux-Port
• Sleep contact closure
• Amp Status output
  • Removable air filters
  • Front panel LED indicators
  • AES67 Compatible

The new DriveCore install series amplifiers is a complete line of high performance installation amplifiers based on the proprietary DriveCore technology. DCi Series amplifiers are designed, engineered and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards, and provide system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging 21st century installed sound applications. Versatile, compact and highly energy-efficient, DCi Series amplifiers continue the unbroken Crown tradition of leadership in professional and commercial power amplifier technology.

There are two Network Display amplifiers: the 8|600ND and 4|1250ND; both of which boast AVB technology—guaranteeing consistent audio and information delivery. These amplifiers are certified by the AVnu Alliance®.