By RLA on
6/23/2015 1:00 PM
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By RLA on
4/15/2015 3:03 PM

FRANKFURT, Germany — HARMAN’s Crown Audio today announced the introduction of the XLS DriveCore™ 2 Series two-channel power amplifiers, offering a host of upgraded features including more flexible DSP band pass filtering, selectable input sensitivity, remote power trigger operation and sleek new styling.
Four new XLS DriveCore 2 models are available including the XLS 2502, XLS 2002, XLS 1502 and XLS 1002, with power ratings from 350 to 775 watts per channel at 4 ohms and 1100 to 2400 watts at 4 ohms bridged. Setting new performance and value benchmarks at their respective price points, Crown’s XLS DriveCore 2 Series amplifiers feature HARMAN’s exclusive DriveCore amplifier circuitry that combines high power output with exceptional energy efficiency, all under 11 lbs (5 kg).
“The XLS Series has been a true industry workhorse and with the introduction of the XLS DriveCore...
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By RLA on
6/23/2014 11:09 AM

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — HARMAN’s Crown Audio today announced the introduction of its XLC Series XLC2800 and XLC2500 Power Amplifiers, two cost-effective 2-channel models that offer a host of useful features for installed sound applications. The new amplifiers incorporate proprietary DriveCore™ technology for high efficiency with lighter weight and are on exhibit at InfoComm 2014.
The XLC2800 and XLC2500 can operate into impedances from 8 ohms to 2 ohms using stereo, parallel or bridged mono outputs. Although extremely powerful at 775W and 500W per channel respectively (at 4 ohms; 2400W and 1550W into 4 ohms in bridged mode), both amplifiers are lightweight and measure only 2U rack spaces high. ...
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By RLA on
3/13/2014 10:12 AM
New training videos for the DriveCore Install Series are now available on the Crown YouTube channel! These videos are designed to help our integrators and contractors become more familiar with the basic operation of the DriveCore Install amplifiers. These videos will walk users through some of the more basic functions and features of our flagship install amplifier series. More videos will be added in the coming months covering more in-depth topics.
These videos are being promoted to Crown’s social media communities and have been posted on the DriveCore Install Analog and Network webpages. Please feel free to share these videos with your customers.
There are six videos:
DriveCore Install Analog vs Network Comparison
Software/Processing Overview
Input Routing – Analog
Input Routing – BLU Link
How to Select High Z (70V/100V)
Mode Settings – Input Y and Bridge
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By RLA on
12/17/2013 12:23 PM

ELKHART, Indiana — HARMAN’s Crown Audio today announced it is now shipping the four highest-powered models in its DriveCore Install (DCi) Series power amplifiers. Available in both DCi Analog and DCi Network Ethernet-linkable configurations, the 4-channel and 2-channel amplifiers deliver 1,250 watts per channel into 2, 4 or 8 ohms and 70Vrms and 100Vrms (all channels driven; 2,500 watts in bridged mode), and are designed for applications such as stadiums, arenas, amusement parks, clubs and casinos where the highest amounts of power are required.
The models include the DCi Analog 4-channel DCi4|1250 and 2-channel DCi2|1250, and the DCi Network 4-channel DCi4|1250N and 2-channel DCi2|1250N. Both share the same specs, with the DCi Network amplifiers adding Ethernet connectivity that enables networked configuration via RJ-45 cable and BLU link digital audio transport. ...
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By RLA on
6/18/2013 3:29 PM

ORLANDO, Florida – Providing even more comprehensive and cost-effective audio solutions for environments such as restaurants, retail stores, conference rooms and smaller houses of worship, HARMAN’s JBL Commercial is expanding its lineup with the introduction of its CSMA mixer/amplifiers, five models that incorporate Crown’s exclusive DriveCore™ amplifier technology for improved performance, lower cost, reduced size and weight and efficient operation.
The JBL Commercial mixer/amplifiers include the following models:
CSMA2120, 8 channels in/2 out, 120-watt power output
CSMA280, 8 channels in/2 out, 80-watt power output
CSMA240, 8 channels in/2 out, 40-watt power output
CSMA1120, 4 channels in/1 out, 120-watt power output
CSMA180, 4 channels in1 out, 80-watt power output
“Our JBL Commercial mixer/amps are designed for places where...
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