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  Click here to go...

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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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...