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Crown Audio ComTech D Series

Compact Power Sharing Amplifiers with DSP and Dante

Crown ComTech D Series Amplifiers are designed for versatility, flexibility, and ease of installation. With Dante inputs and outputs, built-in DSP, power sharing, Lo-Z/Hi-Z switching, and a simple to use web configuration interface, they are ideal for meeting the changing demands of diverse installed audio applications.

All models support 125W per channel with power sharing of up to 250W in the 2-channel model, 500W in the 4-channel model, and 500W x 2 in the 8-channel model. The 2- and 4-channel models are compact 1RU, ½ rack width devices with flexible mounting options, while the 8-channel model requires only 1RU of space.

Sensational for restaurants, bars, retail, casinos, hotels, and resorts, this series effortlessly transforms any space into an elevated audio experience.

Compact Power Sharing Amplifiers with DSP and Dante

CTD-2125
Two-channel, 125W/ch. Power Sharing Amplifier with DSP and Dante
CTD-4125
Four-channel, 125W/ch. Power Sharing Amplifier with DSP and Dante
CTD-8125
Eight-channel, 125W/ch. Power Sharing Amplifier with DSP and Dante

Feature Highlights

Flexible Power Sharing

Power sharing enables individual output channels to scale up or down in power, distributing the total output power of the amplifier to meet the needs of the attached loudspeakers. Outputs on the 2-channel model share 250W and 500W is shared between each set of 4 channels on the 4- and 8-channel models, for unparalleled flexibility. 4/8-ohm and 70/100V outputs are supported in any configuration.

Built-in DSP

Built-in DSP allows outputs to be tuned specifically for every application and provides the ability to create custom speaker tunings. Factory JBL SpeakerTunings for select JBL models, including Control 400 Series ceiling speakers, are included to simplify the optimization of an all-HARMAN solution.

Dante Spoken Here

ComTech D Series amplifiers support redundant Dante configurations and feature multiple Dante inputs and outputs. The Dante output signals can be chosen directly from a pre-processed analog input, a pre-speaker tuned signal, or a post-speaker tuned signal.

Simple Configuration & Management

The WebUI control interface enables easy setup without additional software. Accessible via any web browser, it delivers an intuitive configuration experience. AVX Manager enables even large installations to be managed and monitored from a single interface.

Compact Design

2- and 4-channel models are housed in a 1RU, ½ rack width chassis and can be mounted in a rack, under a table, or on a wall using the included mounting hardware. The 8-channel model features a 1RU chassis with fixed rack mounts. 

Crown Introduces ComTech D Series Power Sharing Amplifiers with DSP and Dante

New Series Combines Versatility, Flexibility, and Ease of Installation in an Incredibly Intuitive, Space-Saving Solution

HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, control, and lighting systems, today launched the Crown ComTech D Series, a new line of power sharing amplifiers designed to meet the changing demands of diverse, installed audio applications. With Dante inputs and outputs, built-in DSP, Lo-Z/Hi-Z switching, and a simple to use web configuration interface, the ComTech D Series sets the benchmark for intelligent performance in compact, installation-friendly designs.

Available in 2-, 4-, and 8-channel configurations, each model can deliver 125W per channel of legendary Crown amplification when all channels are driven equally. Power sharing enables individual output channels to scale up or down in power, distributing the total output power of the amplifier to meet the needs of the attached speakers for unparalleled flexibility.

Built-in DSP allows outputs to be tuned specifically for every application and provides the ability to create custom speaker tunings. Factory JBL SpeakerTunings for select JBL models, including Control 400 Series ceiling speakers, are included to simplify the optimisation of an all-HARMAN solution.

ComTech D amplifiers include a suite of monitoring tools including a source priority mixer, input pilot tone monitoring, and output load monitoring to help maintain line integrity. The GPO provides a dedicated contact closure to monitor these tools as well as amplifier health and power status.

Configuration is seamless using the intuitive web interface with any computer or tablet and without the need to install proprietary software. HARMAN’s AVX Manager enables even large installations to be managed and monitored from a single interface. Additionally, ComTech D models use HARMAN's HControl protocol to communicate natively with BSS OMNI Processors or AMX MUSE Automation Controllers and include an easy-to-use API for integration with 3rd-party control systems.

Additionally, multiple GPI ports are included to provide volume control, mute functions, source selection, and more with accessory user interfaces such as the BSS Contrio AC-V or AC-5S controller. The 2- and 4-channel models are compact 1RU, ½ rack width devices with flexible mounting options, while the 8-channel model requires only 1RU of space.

Designed for venues such as restaurants, retail spaces, and corporate meeting rooms or for segments of larger multizone applications such as casinos, hotels, and resorts, the ComTech D Series combines easy configuration, efficient management, and exceptional adaptability.

"The ComTech D Series was born from listening—taking critically valuable feedback from our users and partners to inspire a fresh approach to an all-new lineup of compact, power sharing amps,” said Gar Lap Tsoi, Senior Product Manager for Installed Audio, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “Our discussions shared that users wanted the rock-solid reliability they know and trust from Crown but in an amp that can be easily transformed into whatever configuration you need it to be, as often as your needs change. These amps redefine versatility pure and simple. Built on iconic Crown heritage and supercharged with cutting-edge design innovations, they deliver a truly unique, nothing-else-like-it experience. We can’t wait to see the incredible projects and applications you’ll create with them."

Common Applications

ComTech D Series amplifiers are ideal for a wide range of installed audio applications—both for small to medium spaces like retail stores, restaurants, bars, gymnasiums, or corporate meeting spaces and for segments of expansive, multi-zone venues such as casinos, hotels, and resorts.

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