Crown DCI8X300 8-Channel Analog Amplifier

The Crown DCI8X300 is a compact, professional-grade 8-channel amplifier engineered for demanding installed audio and live sound applications. Its 2 RU form factor delivers substantial power density without consuming excessive rack space, making it the go-to choice for system integrators and touring engineers managing multi-channel speaker arrays. Built on Crown's proven DriveCore Class-D architecture, this amp combines efficiency with reliability in a straightforward, no-nonsense package.

Power Delivery & Impedance Flexibility

Each of the eight channels produces 300 watts and operates across multiple impedance configurations—2, 4, 8, and 16 ohms—plus 70V and 100V constant-voltage modes, accommodating virtually any speaker load or distributed system. Channels are bridgeable for applications requiring higher single-channel power output, giving you tactical flexibility in system design.

Control & Efficiency

Independent channel attenuators provide 0 to -95 dB of level control per channel, enabling precise gain staging without external mixing gear. The rear-panel DIP switch configuration allows per-channel selection of high or low impedance output, simplifying configuration in multi-zone installations. An advanced PFC universal power supply accepts 100–240 VAC (50/60 Hz, ±10%), while the auto-standby Powersave mode consumes less than 1W after 30 minutes of inactivity, reducing energy overhead in permanently installed rigs.

Key Features

• 8-channel configuration with 300 watts per channel output
• Class-D amplification with Crown DriveCore PWM technology
• Independent per-channel attenuators with 0 to -95 dB range
• Compatible with 2, 4, 8, and 16 ohm impedances
• 70V and 100V constant-voltage operation modes
• Bridgeable channels for higher single-channel power
• Rear-panel DIP switches for high/low impedance selection per channel
• Advanced PFC universal power supply, 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (±10%)
• Auto-standby Powersave mode consuming less than 1W after 30 minutes inactivity
• 2 Rack Unit form factor

The DCI8X300 delivers the efficiency, multi-impedance flexibility, and compact footprint required for professional installations where eight independent amplified channels must coexist within strict space and power budgets.