Harman Professional Solutions, has announced the Crown ComTech D Series, a new line of power sharing amplifiers designed to meet the demands of installed audio applications.
With Dante inputs and outputs, built-in DSP, Lo-Z/Hi-Z switching, and a simple to use web configuration interface.
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 system.
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 done 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 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.