Lewis CaliburnHARMAN Professional Solutions has announced 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 aims to set 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 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.
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.
Multiple GPI ports are included to provide volume control, mute functions and source selection 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 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,” says 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.”