Description
The CDi DriveCore Series is an evolution in amplification, providing an impressive mix of high-performance; rich feature set, and competitive cost. Using technology derived from our flagship Installed Sound amplifier (Crown DriveCore Install series), the CDi DriveCore 4|300BL offers streamlined functionality to work in almost any small/medium sized installation such as restaurants, retail stores, and more. Designed for ease-of-use in a variety of applications, the 4|300BL is a 4-channel amp that includes network control/monitoring, high-level DSP, front-panel interface, and support for driving up to 100Vrms speaker loads without requiring a transformer. The 4|300BL also comes with BLU link, adding the ability to send and receive channels over HARMAN’s digital audio BUS. The entire CDi DriveCore line comes pre-loaded with JBL speaker tunings to help make installations quicker and easier.
Features
- DriveCore Technology – Crown’s proprietary DriveCore technology eliminates hundreds of components within each amplifier, reducing the variability of component values, increasing reliability, resulting in incredible audio fidelity from an efficient design.
 - Network Control and Monitoring – Through Harman’s HiQnet Audio Architect software, the CDi DriveCore can be controlled, configured, and monitored through standard TCP/IQ network.
 - DSP – On-board Digital Signal Processor in each amplifier allows for custom configuration
 - Input Router
 - Input Delay – Up to 1000ms
 - Input Parametric EQ – 8 band
 - Crossover
 - Output Parametric EQ – 8 band
 - Output Delay – Up to 100ms
 - LevelMAX™ Limiter
 - BLU link (BL models only) – Both receive and send channels over HARMAN’s 256 channel, fault-tolerant audio BUS, BLU link
 - Direct Drive 70/100Vrms Output – Each output channel is capable of provide either 70V or 100V for high impedance applications.
 - Front-Panel Interface – Completely configure the amplifier using an intuitive front-panel interface.
 - GPIO/AUX Port – Recall presets, mute channels, monitor faults, power on/off the amplifier, and more through a combined GPIO/AUX Port.
 
Feature Comparison
| CDi DriveCore Model | Channels | Network Control | DSP | Control Port | BLU link | 
| 2|300 | 2 | ||||
| 2|300BL | 2 | Y |  Y |  Y |  |
| 4|300 | 4 | Y |  Y |  Y |  |
| 4|300BL | 4 | Y |  Y |  Y |  Y |  
| 2|600 | 2 | Y |  Y |  Y |  |
| 2|600BL | 2 | Y |  Y |  Y |  Y |  
| 4|600 | 4 | Y |  Y | Y |  |
| 4|600BL | 4 | Y |  Y | Y |  Y |  
| 2|1200 | 2 | Y |  Y |  Y | |
| 2|1200BL | 2 | Y |  Y |  Y |  Y |  
| 4|1200 | 4 | Y |  Y |  Y |  |
| 4|1200BL | 4 | Y |  Y |  Y |  Y |  
Output Power: Dual Mode - All Channels Driven
| CDi DriveCore Model | Channels | 2Ω | 4Ω | 8Ω | 16Ω | 70Vrms | 100Vrms | 
| 2|300 / 2|300BL | 2 | 150W | 300W | 300W | 150W | 300W | 300W | 
| 4|300 / 4|300BL | 4 | 150W | 300W | 300W | 150W | 300W | 300W | 
| 2|600 / 2|600BL | 2 | 300W | 600W | 600W | 300W | 600W | 600W | 
| 4|600 / 4|600BL | 4 | 300W | 600W | 600W | 300W | 600W | 600W | 
| 2|1200 / 2|1200BL | 2 | 850W | 1200W | 1200W | 600W | 1200W | 1200W | 
| 4|1200 / 4|1200BL | 4 | 850W | 1200W | 1200W | 600W | 1200W | 1200W | 
Minimum Guaranteed Power (1kHz, all channels driven, max distortion 0.5%, duration 0.5 seconds, 120 - 240Vrms - 50/60Hz)
Output Power: Bridge Mono Mode - All Channels Driven
| CDi DriveCore Model | 4Ω | 8Ω | 16Ω | 140Vrms | 200Vrms | 
| 2|300 / 2|300BL | 300W | 600W | 600W | 600W | 600W | 
| 4|300 / 4|300BL | 300W | 600W | 600W | 600W | 600W | 
| 2|600 / 2|600BL | 600W | 1200W | 1200W | 1200W | 1200W | 
| 4|600 / 4|600BL | 600W | 1200W | 1200W | 1200W | 1200W | 
| 2|1200 / 2|1200BL | 1200W | 2400W | 2400W | 2400W | 2400W | 
| 4|1200 / 4|1200BL | 1200W | 2400W | 2400W | 2400W | 2400W | 
Minimum Guaranteed Power (1kHz, all channels driven, max distortion 0.5%, duration 0.5 seconds, 120 - 240Vrms - 50/60Hz)
Specifications
- Digital Signal Processing 96kHz, 32-bit floating point
 - Voltage Gain (at maximum level setting) 4/8Ω, 70Vrms and 100Vrms Operation 34dB
 - Frequency Response (8Ω, 20Hz - 20kHz) +/-0.5dB
 - BLU link Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ref. rated power, 100V, 20Hz - 20kHz) >108dB
 - Total Harmonic Distortion (at full rated power, from 20Hz - 20kHz) 0.35%
 - Analog Input Signal to Noise Ratio (ref. rated power, 100V, 20Hz - 20kHz) >104dB
 - Intermodulation Distortion (60Hz and 7kHz at 4:1, from - 30dB to full rated power) ≤0.35%
 - Damping Factor (20Hz to 100Hz) >1000
 - Crosstalk (below rated power, 20Hz to 1kHz) >80dB
 - Common Mode Rejection (20Hz to 1kHz, typical) >70dB
 - DC Output Offset (with inputs shorted) ±10mV
 - Input Impedance (Nominally balanced, nominally unbalanced) 20 kΩ balanced, 10 kΩ unblanced
 - Maximum Input Level (Low Amp Gain Mode) +20dBU
 - Required AC Mains (±10%) 100V – 240V~ 50/60Hz
 - Cooling Continuously variable speed forced air, front-toback airflow
 - Power Supply Connector Standard IEC type 320 inlet for detachable connector 100 – 240V~
 - Load Impedance Stereo/Dual Mode 2Ω - 16Ω; 70Vrms and 100Vrms
 - Load Impedance Bridge Mono 4Ω - 16Ω; 140Vrms and 200Vrms
 - Maximum Fan Noise (re dB SPL @ 1M) 51dBA
 - Weight 16.13 lbs (7.31 kg)