CROWN DCi 8|600N - Eight-channel power amplifier, 600W @ 4Ω with Blu Link, 70V/100V

CROWN DCi 8|600N – Eight-channel power amplifier, 600 W @ 4 Ω with BLU-Link and 70 V/100 V

The CROWN DCi 8|600N is a high-performance installed amplifier based on patented DriveCore™ technology, delivering eight independent channels of 600W per channel into 4Ω , as well as equivalent power in 70V and 100V modes without the need for external transformers. It integrates the BLU-Link™ digital audio bus to carry up to 256 channels at low latency over Cat5e cable, along with balanced analog inputs and a priority router that automatically switches between sources. Its HiQnet™ over TCP/IP protocol enables remote control and monitoring, including continuous load supervision, error reporting, and pilot tone detection.
Equipped with advanced DSP, it features LevelMAX™ limiters, an input compressor, input and output EQ filters, a delay, a crossover, a matrix mixer, a signal generator, and speaker line monitoring. The universal power supply with active power factor correction (PFC) and its variable-speed forced cooling system ensure efficiency and reliability in any environment.

Main features

• Eight channels of 600 W @ 4 Ω amplification; 300W @ 2Ω; 600W @ 8Ω; 600W@70V; 600W @ 100V
• BLU-Link™ digital bus for audio and DSP (up to 256 channels, low latency)
• Balanced analog inputs and priority router with automatic switching
• Monitoring and control by HiQnet™ over TCP/IP
• Programmable GPIO ports for control and alarm status
• Integrated DSP: LevelMAX™ limiters, I/O equalizer, crossover, delay, matrix mixer, signal generator, and line monitoring
• Universal 100–240 VAC power supply with active PFC and 20 A IEC connector
• Variable speed front-to-back forced cooling

Product benefits

• Flexible installation: Standard 2U rack format, optimized depth and BLU-Link support over Cat5e.
• Maximum efficiency: DriveCore™ and PFC reduce energy consumption and dissipated heat.
• Centralized control: HiQnet™ and Audio Architect software for remote adjustments, diagnostics, and updating.
• Safety and surveillance: Continuous load monitoring and pilot tone monitoring to detect open or short circuits.
• Sound Quality: High-resolution DSP with thermal limiters and FIR filters ensure fidelity without artifacts.

Use cases

• Public address and background music systems in hotels, shops, and airports.
• Corporate AV installations and conference centers with zoning and source switching.
• Digital audio transmission in educational facilities, theaters and auditoriums.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What's the difference between the DCi 8|600 and 8|600N? The "N" suffix adds network monitoring and control via HiQnet™ and digital BLU-Link™.
• Can I power 70V/100V speakers? Yes; each channel offers a constant 70Vrms or 100Vrms output without a transformer.
• How do you integrate multiple amplifiers? Using BLU-Link™ daisy-chaining over Cat5e and universal PFC power management.

Description for projects

Eight-channel 600W @ 4 Ω 2U rack amplifier, DriveCore™ technology, DSP with LevelMAX™, BLU-Link™ digital, balanced inputs, HiQnet™ TCP/IP, active PFC, forced cooling, dimensions 48.3 × 8.9 × 42.5 cm, weight 13.6 kg.