Crown DCi 4|600DA

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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.

Output Power: Dual Mode - All Channels Driven

DCi DA Model	Channels	2Ω	4Ω	8Ω	16Ω	70Vrms	100Vrms
4\|300DA	4	150W	300W	300W	150W	300W	300W
8\|300DA	8	150W	300W	300W	150W	300W	300W
4\|600DA	4	300W	600W	600W	300W	600W	600W
8\|600DA	8	300W	600W	600W	300W	600W	600W
4\|1250DA	4	1250W	1250W	1250W	625W	1250W	1250W

Minimum Guaranteed Power (20Hz - 20kHz)

Output Power: Bridge Mono Mode - All Channels Driven

DCi DA Model	4Ω	8Ω	16Ω	140Vrms	200Vrms
4\|300DA	300W	600W	600W	600W	600W
8\|300DA	300W	600W	600W	600W	600W
4\|600DA	600W	1200W	1200W	1200W	1200W
8\|600DA	600W	1200W	1200W	1200W	1200W
4\|1250DA	2500W	2500W	2500W	2500W	2500W

Minimum Guaranteed Power (20Hz - 20kHz)

More Details

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

Features

Integrated Dante™ / AES67 Networked Audio – Simplifies installation by enabling Dante / AES67 networked audio signals to be sent directly to the amplifier. Provides flexibility of installation options available with our expansive line-up of DriveCore Install amplifiers. Includes support for Dante 4.0 firmware for integration with Dante Domain Manager.
Network Configuration, Monitoring & Control – Better monitoring, control and audio manipulation with the HiQnet™ protocol over standard TCP/IP network. The HiQnet Audio Architect software allows for remote configuration, monitoring, and control of all aspects of the DCi-DA Series amplifiers.
Programmable General Purpose Input/Output Port – GPIO ports can be configured in many different ways, such as volume controls, recall presets, or to report errors to third-party control system.
Digital Signal Processing – DSP capabilities include the following:

LevelMAX Limiters
Input/Output EQ
Crossover
Delay
Matrix Router
Speaker Line Monitoring

Videos

Downloads

	Version	Language	Size	Uploaded
CAD Drawings
DCi DA (Dante) Series - Customer Drawings version A, updated: Mar 2022	A		13.4 MB	Mar 2022
DCi DA (Dante) Series - SketchUp Files version 1.0, updated: Mar 2022	1.0		3.38 MB	Mar 2022
DCi DA (Dante) Series - BIM Files version 1.0, updated: Mar 2022	1.0		3.68 MB	Mar 2022
Software
Crown DCi - AMX Module updated: Oct 2022				Oct 2022
Crown DCi - Q-SYS Plugin version 1.0.1, updated: Aug 2023	1.0.1		2.32 MB	Aug 2023
HiQnet Audio Architect™ updated: Dec 2021				Dec 2021
Information Documents
Installed Sound Solutions Infographic updated: Feb 2022			715 KB	Feb 2022
DriveCore Install product comparison chart updated: Feb 2022			268 KB	Feb 2022
Data Sheets
DriveCore Install DA (Dante) - Datasheet updated: Nov 2021			1.15 MB	Nov 2021
Owner's Manuals
DriveCore Install DA (Dante) - Manual (English) version C, updated: Sep 2022	C		5.68 MB	Sep 2022
DriveCore Install DA (Dante) - Manual (Chinese) version A, updated: Feb 2022	A		13.2 MB	Feb 2022
Declaration Of Conformities
DriveCore Install Family Declaration of Conformity version B, updated: Nov 2021	B		827 KB	Nov 2021

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Specifications

Output Channels	4
Frequency Response (8Ω, 20Hz - 20kHz)	±0.25dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (at full rated power, 20Hz - 20kHz)	0.35%
Damping Factor (20Hz to 100Hz)	>1000
Load Impedance (Stereo/Dual Mode)	2Ω - 16Ω; 70Vrms and 100Vrms
Load Impedance Bridge Mono	4Ω - 16Ω; 140Vrms and 200Vrms
Cooling	Continuously variable speed forced air, front to back airflow
Maximum Fan Noise (re dBA SPL @ 1M)	45
Required AC Mains (±10%)	100V-240V ~ 50/60Hz
Power Connector	15A IEC
Dimensions (W x H x D)	483 mm x 89 mm x 362 mm 19 in x 3.5 in x 14.25 in
Weight	9.12 kg (20.1 lbs)

Accessories

EC-4B | Ethernet Controller with 4 Buttons

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The Soundweb Contrio EC-4B is an Ethernet wall controller for use in Harman HiQnet systems. The EC-4B can control and monitor parameters within BSS Audio Soundweb London and other HiQnet devices, including Crown DCi series amplifiers. The EC-4B is available in black or white, and in single-gang US Decora or single-gang EU form factor. The EC-4B contains a single Ethernet port for configuration, control, monitoring, and power via PoE. The EC-4B is configured via simple drag-and-drop operations within the software application HiQnet Audio Architect.

The EC-4B contains four buttons and one LCD screen. The buttons and LCD screen are multi-color backlit, capable of eight different colors with adjustable intensity.

The four buttons can be pressed for binary parameter control (e.g. mute), preset recall, or source selection.

The LCD screen has a screen resolution of 64x128 pixels, and can display custom text.

The EC-4B supports ‘sleep’ functionality. After a specified amount of time with no user input, the EC-4B can turn off all LEDs. This is useful to avoid distraction in a dimly lit environment. Any user interaction will ‘wake up’ the controller.

The EC-4B can be remotely locked and unlocked via other control systems. The EC-4B can be locally unlocked via a four-digit PIN entry on the buttons.

Ethernet Wall Controller
Compatible with BSS Audio Soundweb London, Crown DCi, and other HiQnet devices
Available in Black or White
Available in US Decora or EU Version
Single-Gang Size
PoE (Power Over Ethernet)
Configured within Audio Architect via Drag-and-Drop
4 Programmable Buttons (Multicolored)
1 Programmable 64x128 Pixel LCD (Multicolored)
Sleep Function
Security: Remote Lock/Unlock and Local Unlock via PIN Entry

Documentation

EC-4B EU dxf [1.61 MB]
EC-4B US dxf [1.75 MB]
Cut Sheet [279 KB]
Contrio Ethernet Wall Controller Install Guide-English [1.31 MB]

EC-V | Ethernet Controller with Volume Control

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The Soundweb Contrio EC-V is an Ethernet wall controller for use in Harman HiQnet systems. The EC-V can control and monitor parameters within BSS Audio Soundweb London and other HiQnet devices, including Crown DCi series amplifiers. The EC-V is available in black or white, and in single-gang US Decora or single-gang EU form factor. The EC-V contains a single Ethernet port for configuration, control, monitoring, and power via PoE. The EC-V is configured via simple drag-and-drop operations within the software application HiQnet Audio Architect.

The EC-V contains one push/rotary encoder and one encoder ring. The encoder ring is multi-color backlit, capable of eight different colors with adjustable intensity.

The push/rotary encoder can be rotated for continuous parameter control (e.g. volume). The push/rotary encoder can also be pressed for binary parameter control (e.g. mute) or preset recall.

The encoder ring can display a bouncing audio meter. When the push/rotary encoder is rotated, the encoder ring can temporarily display a volume setting. When the push/rotary encoder is pressed, the encoder ring can temporarily display a binary parameter setting (e.g. red/green for muted/unmuted status).

The EC-V supports ‘sleep’ functionality. After a specified amount of time with no user input, the EC-V can turn off all LEDs. This is useful to avoid distraction in a dimly lit environment. Any user interaction will ‘wake up’ the controller.

The EC-V can be remotely locked and unlocked via other control systems.

Ethernet Wall Controller
Compatible with BSS Audio Soundweb London, Crown DCi, and other HiQnet devices
Available in Black or White
Available in US Decora or EU Version
Single-Gang Size
PoE (Power Over Ethernet)
Configured within Audio Architect via Drag-and-Drop
1 Programmable Push/Rotary Encoder
1 Programmable Encoder Ring (Multicolor)
Sleep Function
Security: Remote Lock/Unlock

Documentation

EC-V EU dxf [1.61 MB]
EC-V US dxf [1.75 MB]
Cut Sheet [239 KB]
Contrio Ethernet Wall Controller Install Guide-English [1.31 MB]

EC-4BV | Ethernet Controller with 4 Buttons and Volume Control

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The Soundweb Contrio EC-4BV is an Ethernet wall controller for use in Harman HiQnet systems. The EC-4BV can control and monitor parameters within BSS Audio Soundweb London and other HiQnet devices, including Crown DCi series amplifiers.
The EC-4BV is available in black or white, and in single-gang US Decora or single-gang EU form factor. The EC-4BV contains a single Ethernet port for configuration, control, monitoring, and power via PoE. The EC-4BV is configured via simple drag-and-drop operations within the software application HiQnet Audio Architect.

The EC-4BV contains one push/rotary encoder, one encoder ring, four buttons, and one LCD screen. The buttons, encoder ring, and LCD screen are multi-color backlit, capable of eight different colors with adjustable intensity.

The push/rotary encoder can be rotated for continuous parameter control (e.g. volume). The push/rotary encoder can also be pressed for binary parameter control (e.g. mute) or preset recall.
The encoder ring can display a bouncing audio meter. When the push/rotary encoder is rotated, the encoder ring can temporarily display a volume setting. When the push/rotary encoder is pressed, the encoder ring can temporarily display a binary parameter setting (e.g. red/green for muted/unmuted status).

The four buttons can be pressed for binary parameter control (e.g. mute), preset recall, or source selection.

The LCD screen has a screen resolution of 64x128 pixels, and can display custom text.

The EC-4BV supports ‘sleep’ functionality. After a specified amount of time with no user input, the EC-4BV can turn off all LEDs. This is useful to avoid distraction in a dimly lit environment. Any user interaction will ‘wake up’ the controller.

The EC-4BV can be remotely locked and unlocked via other control systems. The EC-4BV can be locally unlocked via a four-digit PIN entry on the buttons.

The EC-4BV supports multiple modes of operation. This allows the push/rotary encoder and encoder ring to be reassigned dynamically to different parameters based on which buttons are selected.

Ethernet Wall Controller
Compatible with BSS Audio Soundweb London, Crown DCi, and other HiQnet devices
Available in Black or White
Available in US Decora or EU Version
Single-Gang Size
PoE (Power Over Ethernet)
Configured within Audio Architect via Drag-and-Drop
1 Programmable Push/Rotary Encoder
1 Programmable Encoder Ring (Multicolored)
4 Programmable Buttons (Multicolored)
1 Programmable 64x128 Pixel LCD (Multicolored)
Sleep Function
Security: Remote Lock/Unlock and Local Unlock via PIN Entry
Multiple Modes of Operation

Documentation

EC-4BV EU dxf [1.61 MB]
EC-4BV US dxf [1.75 MB]
Cut Sheet [300 KB]
Contrio Ethernet Wall Controller Install Guide-English [1.31 MB]

EC-8BV | Ethernet Controller with 8 Buttons and Volume Control

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The Soundweb Contrio EC-8BV is an Ethernet wall controller for use in Harman HiQnet systems. The EC-8BV can control and monitor parameters within BSS Audio Soundweb London and other HiQnet devices, including Crown DCi series amplifiers.
The EC-8BV is available in black or white, and in dual-gang US Decora or dual-gang EU form factor. The EC-8BV contains a single Ethernet port for configuration, control, monitoring, and power via PoE. The EC-8BV is configured via simple drag-and-drop operations within the software application HiQnet Audio Architect.

The EC-8BV contains one push/rotary encoder, one encoder ring, eight buttons, and two LCD screens. The buttons, encoder ring, and LCD screens are multi-color backlit, capable of eight different colors with adjustable intensity.

The push/rotary encoder can be rotated for continuous parameter control (e.g. volume). The push/rotary encoder can also be pressed for binary parameter control (e.g. mute) or preset recall.

The eight buttons can be pressed for binary parameter control (e.g. mute), preset recall, or source selection.

The two LCD screens each have a screen resolution of 64x128 pixels, and can each display custom text.

The EC-8BV supports ‘sleep’ functionality. After a specified amount of time with no user input, the EC-8BV can turn off all LEDs. This is useful to avoid distraction in a dimly lit environment. Any user interaction will ‘wake up’ the controller.

The EC-8BV can be remotely locked and unlocked via other control systems. The EC-8BV can be locally unlocked via a four-digit PIN entry on the buttons.

The EC-8BV supports multiple modes of operation. This allows the push/rotary encoder, encoder ring, and certain buttons to be reassigned dynamically to different parameters based on which buttons are selected.