Crown DCI2X300 DCI2X300 Analog Amplifier
The Crown DCI2X300 is a compact 2-channel power amplifier engineered to deliver clean, transparent amplification for studio monitoring, live recording sessions, and post-production environments where sonic accuracy and reliability are non-negotiable. Its lightweight 2-rack-unit form factor integrates seamlessly into any mixing suite, while the Class-D DriveCore topology ensures efficient operation with minimal thermal load—critical for equipment longevity in compact studio spaces.
Power & Amplification for Studio Monitoring
This amp produces 300W per channel at 4 ohms and 8 ohms, with 150W available at 2 ohms and 16 ohms, providing flexible impedance matching across nearfield and midfield monitor setups. The Class-D architecture achieves high efficiency while maintaining the output headroom needed to drive studio speakers with authority and clarity, and includes Direct Drive Constant Voltage capability for 70Vrms or 100Vrms distributed monitoring systems.
Audio Quality & Integration
Audio fidelity is exceptional, with a signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 108 dB (A-weighted) and total harmonic distortion of just 0.35% at full rated power, delivering transparent amplification across the entire 20 Hz–20 kHz spectrum for accurate mix translation. The amp accepts both analog and digital inputs with networking monitoring and control, plus programmable general-purpose I/O ports and onboard DSP for integration into DAW control systems and larger monitoring architectures.
Key Features
- 2-channel speaker amplifier, 300W @ 4Ω / 300W @ 8Ω / 150W @ 2Ω / 150W @ 16Ω
- Class-D amplifier with DriveCore technology for efficiency and reliability
- Frequency Response: ±0.25 dB (8Ω, 20 Hz–20 kHz)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio:>108 dB A-weighted
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.35% at full rated power (20 Hz–20 kHz)
- Damping Factor:>1000 (20 Hz–100 Hz)
- Direct Drive Constant Voltage support (70Vrms or 100Vrms)
- Voltage Gain: 34 dB with selectable input impedance (10 kΩ balanced / 5 kΩ unbalanced)
- Universal AC input: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz with advanced PFC power supply
- Auto-standby mode drawing less than 1W after 30 minutes of no audio input
- Programmable general-purpose I/O ports and digital signal processing
- Compact 2-rack-unit form factor
The DCI2X300 combines pro-grade amplification specifications with networked control and low idle power consumption, making it equally effective in control-room monitoring rigs and portable recording setups.
