The Crown Audio DCI 2|300N 2-Channel 300W Amplifier BLU Linkis a 300W DriveCore Install 2-channel BLU Link network amplifier with advanced features and flexibility that's required by system integrators for challenging 21st century installed sound applications.

The 2/300N can produce up to 300W of output per channel at 2, 4, 8 or 16 ohms or 70 or 100 Vrms. It is compatible with Harman's BLU Link digital audio transport and accepts digital inputs via its rear-panel RJ45 connectors. This digital control allows for networked monitoring, recallable presets, and the setup of secondary inputs that engage if the primary inputs fail. The 2|300N also has built-in DSP capabilities including limiting, input/output EQs, delay, and a matrix mixer.

Its two channels can be bridged for powering higher power applications such as a subwoofer. The 2|300N also has channel-independent high- or low-impedance output that is selectable from the rear-panel DIP switches. This allows you to integrate the amplifier into a variety of different setups. Each of its 2 channels additionally features independent attenuators with an attenuation range from 0 to -80 dB.

The front panel of the 2|300N provides a series of system indicators, including level and signal, ready, clip, thermal, and fault alerts for quick visual monitoring of the system. The unit can be integrated into a control system for powering on and off as well as engaging its sleep mode for saving energy when not in use. The 2|300N is rack-mountable and requires 2 RU of space.

300W per Channel at 4 Ohms    Network Monitoring    BLU Link Digital Audio & DSP    70/100V Compatible, Rack-Mountable    Channel-Independent Hi-Z or Low-Z Output    Bridgeable Channel Pairs    Front-Panel Indicators    Channel-Independent Attenuators    Sleep Mode    Includes 15A IEC Power Cord

Monitoring, control, and audio manipulation are provided with the HiQnet protocol that's over standard TCP/IP. Remotely see how all networked DCi amplifiers are performing and control them as needed. In addition, this allows Audio Architect software and the Powered by Crown app to work with DCi amplifiers.

GPIO ports can be configured in many different ways, such as volume controls, recall presets, or to report errors to a master computer.

DSP includes LevelMAX limiters, input/output EQ, delay, matrix mixer, and speaker line monitoring.

You can use smaller-gauge wiring to drive the speakers using either 70/100 Vrms. With no need for a step-up transformer at the output, the DCi produces audio more efficiently.

Drive either one or two speakers in low-Z mode, or literally hundreds of speakers in hi-Z mode (70 or 100 Vrms). This means design flexibility since DCi powers all loads on a channel-by-channel basis.

The DriveCore Install Series channels are bridgeable, even in 100 Vrms mode, allowing them to be used to for higher-power applications like subwoofers.

The 2|300N can be integrated into a control system for remote on/off control.

Efficient internal cooling fans provide airflow to the most heat-generating parts. Incorporating the fans into the amplifier brick design maximizes cooling while minimizing wasted energy and noise.

The 2|300N automatically goes into sleep mode after 30 minutes of no input signal.

The amp has built-in protection from excessive heat by applying gain reduction when necessary.

Amplifier and loads are protected against shorted outputs, DC, mismatched

loads, overheating, overvoltage or undervoltage, and high-frequency overload.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Do you hear the fans when all is quiet?

A: On the XLi series amplifiers the fans do operate when the unit is idle. They may even increase in speed once the unit reaches a specific operating temperature. I generally recommend the amplifiers be housed in a closed rack enclosure to mitigate fan noise if the unit is going to be housed in the listening space.

Q: 2. The ratings for output is that RMS watts?

A: No that is peak watts.

Q: 3. How does this compare to the xls1002?

A: The XLS 1002 provides built in DSP, specifically a band pass filter per channel, an integrated crossover system, and limiters. This amp does not.

Q: 4. If purchased this amp will be mounted in a television station Production Control Room. How loud is the "forced air cooling fan?

A: Crown Audio has not provided an ambient noise spec for the XLi 800 Amplifier, but with proper ventilation the variable-speed cooling fan can be kept below maximum power, thereby reducing ambient noise levels.

Q: 5. Does it have a fan? How noisy is it?

A: Yes, there are internal cooling fans included with the XLi 1500 that help to prevent the amp from overheating. The fans are fairly quiet, not noisy.

Q: 6. I saw in pics that it's has some kind of selector For 220v, it's multivoltage?thanks!

A: Unfortunately, the Crown Audio XLS 1002 does not feature a worldwide power supply. They come factory set to work in the region in which they have been sold to; in our case, North America. The marking in the back with the various voltage selections are just an indicator of the options available through crown, but are most definitely marked by region.

Q: 7. what will be the RMS wattage be with 6 ohm speakers, eg, cerwin vega xls 15 ?

A: Crown has not provided wattage ratings for 6 ohms, but they do list ratings for 4 and 8 ohms. We can use the specs listed for peak wattage to calculate RMS wattage at 4 and 8 ohms. 6 ohms is going to be right in the middle so you can get a better idea of how it would perform with your speaker. At 4 ohms, the XLS 2502 is rated at 775W per channel and 2400W bridged for peak power, which works out to approximately 550W per channel and 1700W bridged for RMS power at 4 ohms. At 8 ohms, the XLS 2502 is rated at 440W per channel and 1550W bridged for peak power, which works out to approximately 310W per channel and 1100W bridged for RMS power at 8 ohms.

Q: 8. is this compatible with two JBL AWC62's as well as two JBL AWC129's?

A: Yes

Q: 9. Do these get alot heat?

A: It will get warm to touch which is normal: Internal heat sinks with forced air. Fan cooled, speed regulated, thermal protection

Q: 10. How does this compare to the xli800?

A: This XLS 1002 provides built in DSP, specifically a band pass filter per channel, an integrated crossover system, and limiters. As well, this amp also provides through connections for linking multiple amps together.