Crown Audio

Crown Audio DSi 1000

Two-channel, 475W @ 4Ω Power Amplifier

Engineered from the ground up for unmatched quality and performance, the Crown DSi Series of power amplifiers offers four models of 500W, 800W, 1,200W, and 2,100W per channel at 4 ohms. 

DSi 1000

Technical Specifications

Voltage Gain at 1 kHz
30.5dB
Frequency Response (at 1W, 20Hz to 20kHz into 4 Ω)
+0/-1 dB
Sensitivity
8Ω: 1.4V, 4Ω: 1.3V, 2Ω: 1.1V
Signal to Noise Ratio (below rated 8Ω power at 1kHz, A-weighted)
100db
Damping Factor (20Hz to 400Hz)
>500
Crosstalk (below rated power) 20Hz to 1kHz
>70dB
Input Impedance (nominal)
20kΩ balanced, 10kΩ unbalanced
AC Line Voltage and Frequency Configurations Available
100V, 120V, 220-240V, 50/60 Hz
Load Impedance
Safe with all types of loads. Rated for 2 to 8 ohms in Stereo mode, 4 to 16 ohms in Bridge-Mono mode. DSi A1 (100V version) is rated for 4 to 8 ohms in Stereo mode, 8 to 16 ohms in Bridge-Mono mode.
IEC Power Connector
15A
Dimensions (WxHxD)
19" x 3.5" x 12.5" (48.3 cm x 8.9 cm x 31.8 cm)
Weight
19lbs (8.61kg)
Shipping Weight
22lbs (9.97kg)

Onboard digital signal processing includes crossovers, EQ filters, delay and output limiting. Rear panel HD-15 connector provides easy input/output connectivity between DSi amplifiers and the new DSi-8M System Monitor. At the touch of a button, Crown’s DSi cinema amplifiers deliver perfectly matched performance with each award-winning JBL ScreenArray® system, making this the ultimate cinema solution.

  • Includes three models of 500W, 800W, and 1200W per channel at 4 ohms
  • Automatic presets for popular JBL cinema speaker systems for quick, easy configuration
  • Intuitive front-panel LCD screen guides installers through setup
  • Onboard digital signal processing includes crossovers, EQ filters, delay, and output limiting
  • Computer connectivity via USB allows fast setup and configuration with HiQnet™ System Architect™ software
  • Rear-panel HD-15 connector provides easy input/output connectivity between DSi amplifiers and new DSi-8M System Monitor
  • Switch-mode universal power supply
  • All products fill 2U rack spaces and weigh under 19 pounds
  • Barrier strip outputs, removable Phoenix-style input

  • Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty completely protects your investment and guarantees its specifications

Voltage Gain at 1 kHz30.5dB
Frequency Response (at 1W, 20Hz to 20kHz into 4 Ω)+0/-1 dB
Sensitivity8Ω: 1.4V, 4Ω: 1.3V, 2Ω: 1.1V
Signal to Noise Ratio (below rated 8Ω power at 1kHz, A-weighted) 100db
Damping Factor (20Hz to 400Hz)>500
Crosstalk (below rated power) 20Hz to 1kHz>70dB
Input Impedance (nominal)20kΩ balanced, 10kΩ unbalanced
AC Line Voltage and Frequency Configurations Available100V, 120V, 220-240V, 50/60 Hz
Load ImpedanceSafe with all types of loads. Rated for 2 to 8 ohms in Stereo mode, 4 to 16 ohms in Bridge-Mono mode. DSi A1 (100V version) is rated for 4 to 8 ohms in Stereo mode, 8 to 16 ohms in Bridge-Mono mode.
IEC Power Connector15A
Dimensions (WxHxD)19" x 3.5" x 12.5" (48.3 cm x 8.9 cm x 31.8 cm)
Weight19lbs (8.61kg)
Shipping Weight 22lbs (9.97kg)

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