Crown Audio DSi 8Mn
Projection Booth Monitor
Crown's DSi 8Mn is a projection booth monitor designed to work with digital cinema systems using the Crown DSi Series amplifiers.
Description
The Crown DSi 8Mn is a professional projection‑booth monitor designed for cinema installations and digital theatre systems. It enables operators to monitor both processor and amplifier outputs — offering independent level control and real‑time insight into system performance.
All inputs and outputs are fully balanced, ensuring clean interfacing with modern amplifiers and processors. The unit’s bar graph display can be calibrated to standard cinema reference levels, giving projectionists accurate visual feedback of auditorium audio levels for reliable monitoring.
Connectivity includes Phoenix and HD‑15 connectors for audio I/O, and an Ethernet RJ45 port for remote monitoring and audio streaming to server rooms or network operations centres. It supports bi‑amp systems and can monitor up to four subwoofers, making it a comprehensive solution for modern cinema systems.
The DSi 8Mn is powered by a universal supply (100–240 V, 50/60 Hz) and consumes approximately 32 W. Its compact dimensions (16.9″ × 10.4″ × 3.4″ / 42.9 cm × 26.3 cm × 8.6 cm) and lightweight design (9.6 lb / 4.4 kg) make it practical for installation within constrained projection booth spaces.
Whether used to verify output levels, monitor critical channels, or support remote control operations, the Crown DSi 8Mn is a robust tool for cinema audio professionals seeking transparent and accurate system monitoring.
DSi 8Mn Features
• Monitoring of processor or amplifier outputs
• All inputs and outputs are balanced to interface with modern amplifiers
• Levels for processor and power amp monitoring can be adjusted independently
• Bar graph display can be calibrated to the cinema reference level so projectionists can see accurate auditorium levels
• Phoenix and HD-15 connectors for inputs and outputs
• Ethernet RJ45 connector allows remote viewing of bar graphs and live audio streaming to server rooms or NOC centers
• Monitor bi-amp systems
• Up to four subwoofers
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Quick Specs
- Input Impedance (amplifier inputs)
- >50 kilo-ohms
- Input Impedance (processor inputs)
- 10 kilo-ohms
- Power Requirements
- 100-240Vrms, 50-60Hz, 32W
- Weight
- 9.6 lbs (4.4 kg)
- Dimensions
- 16.9" (42.9 cm) wide x 10.4" (26.3 cm) high x 3.4" (8.6 cm) deep
Technical Specifications
- Input Impedance (amplifier inputs)
- >50 kilo-ohms
- Input Impedance (processor inputs)
- 10 kilo-ohms
- Power Requirements
- 100-240Vrms, 50-60Hz, 32W
- Weight
- 9.6 lbs (4.4 kg)
- Dimensions
- 16.9" (42.9 cm) wide x 10.4" (26.3 cm) high x 3.4" (8.6 cm) deep
- FRONT PANEL
- Channel Select Buttons
- All eight switches, one for each input channel, monitors the signal from the channel and lights the corresponding LED. Any combination of channels can be selected.
- Volume Control
- Rotary potentiometer with knob controls the volume of internal or external speaker. Has no effect on the VU Bargraph Meter.
- Processor/Amplifier Switch
- Switch with corresponding LEDs selects inputs from cinema processor or power amplifiers for monitoring.
- VU Bargraph Meter
- 12-segment meter displays input level of selected channels from -40 VU to +3 VU. May be calibrated by rear-panel trim adjustment and operates independently of Volume Control.
- Test Jack
- Inserting a 1/4” jack lets the user monitor audio output.
- REAR PANEL
- AC Power Inlet
- 100-240Vrms, 50/60Hz, 360mA, 40W
- Ethernet
- 10/100Mbps
- Amplifier Returns Terminal Block
- Left High, Left Low, Center High, Center Low, Right High, Right Low, Left Surround, Right Surround, Low Right Surround, Rear Right Surround, Spare, Low-Frequency Effects, and Effects.
- Surround & LFE Terminal Block
- Left Surround, Right Surround, Effects, Low Right Surround, Rear Right Surround, Low-Frequency Effects, and Spare; also has ‘Line Out’ terminals
- Screen & LFE Terminal Block
- Left High, Left Low, Effects, Right High, Right Low, Center High, Center Low, and Low Frequency Effects.
- HD-15 Connectors
- Lrs/Rrs, SPARE, LFE3/LFE4, Rl/Rh, LFE1/LFE2, Ll/Lh, and Cl/Ch all connect to amplifiers for both input and output signals.
- Crossover & Spare Inputs
- Receives audio for the left, center and right channels from the processor or crossover
- Main InputS
- Connection point from the cinema processor over 25-pin connector
- HI/VI-N Out
- Receives Hearing Impaired (HI) and Visually Impaired (VI) signals from the processor
The Crown DSi 8Mn is a professional projection‑booth monitor designed for cinema installations and digital theatre systems. It enables operators to monitor both processor and amplifier outputs — offering independent level control and real‑time insight into system performance.
All inputs and outputs are fully balanced, ensuring clean interfacing with modern amplifiers and processors. The unit’s bar graph display can be calibrated to standard cinema reference levels, giving projectionists accurate visual feedback of auditorium audio levels for reliable monitoring.
Connectivity includes Phoenix and HD‑15 connectors for audio I/O, and an Ethernet RJ45 port for remote monitoring and audio streaming to server rooms or network operations centres. It supports bi‑amp systems and can monitor up to four subwoofers, making it a comprehensive solution for modern cinema systems.
The DSi 8Mn is powered by a universal supply (100–240 V, 50/60 Hz) and consumes approximately 32 W. Its compact dimensions (16.9″ × 10.4″ × 3.4″ / 42.9 cm × 26.3 cm × 8.6 cm) and lightweight design (9.6 lb / 4.4 kg) make it practical for installation within constrained projection booth spaces.
Whether used to verify output levels, monitor critical channels, or support remote control operations, the Crown DSi 8Mn is a robust tool for cinema audio professionals seeking transparent and accurate system monitoring.
• Monitoring of processor or amplifier outputs
• All inputs and outputs are balanced to interface with modern amplifiers
• Levels for processor and power amp monitoring can be adjusted independently
• Bar graph display can be calibrated to the cinema reference level so projectionists can see accurate auditorium levels
• Phoenix and HD-15 connectors for inputs and outputs
• Ethernet RJ45 connector allows remote viewing of bar graphs and live audio streaming to server rooms or NOC centers
• Monitor bi-amp systems
• Up to four subwoofers
| Input Impedance (amplifier inputs) | >50 kilo-ohms |
| Input Impedance (processor inputs) | 10 kilo-ohms |
| Power Requirements | 100-240Vrms, 50-60Hz, 32W |
| Weight | 9.6 lbs (4.4 kg) |
| Dimensions | 16.9" (42.9 cm) wide x 10.4" (26.3 cm) high x 3.4" (8.6 cm) deep |
| FRONT PANEL | |
| Channel Select Buttons | All eight switches, one for each input channel, monitors the signal from the channel and lights the corresponding LED. Any combination of channels can be selected. |
| Volume Control | Rotary potentiometer with knob controls the volume of internal or external speaker. Has no effect on the VU Bargraph Meter. |
| Processor/Amplifier Switch | Switch with corresponding LEDs selects inputs from cinema processor or power amplifiers for monitoring. |
| VU Bargraph Meter | 12-segment meter displays input level of selected channels from -40 VU to +3 VU. May be calibrated by rear-panel trim adjustment and operates independently of Volume Control. |
| Test Jack | Inserting a 1/4” jack lets the user monitor audio output. |
| REAR PANEL | |
| AC Power Inlet | 100-240Vrms, 50/60Hz, 360mA, 40W |
| Ethernet | 10/100Mbps |
| Amplifier Returns Terminal Block | Left High, Left Low, Center High, Center Low, Right High, Right Low, Left Surround, Right Surround, Low Right Surround, Rear Right Surround, Spare, Low-Frequency Effects, and Effects. |
| Surround & LFE Terminal Block | Left Surround, Right Surround, Effects, Low Right Surround, Rear Right Surround, Low-Frequency Effects, and Spare; also has ‘Line Out’ terminals |
| Screen & LFE Terminal Block | Left High, Left Low, Effects, Right High, Right Low, Center High, Center Low, and Low Frequency Effects. |
| HD-15 Connectors | Lrs/Rrs, SPARE, LFE3/LFE4, Rl/Rh, LFE1/LFE2, Ll/Lh, and Cl/Ch all connect to amplifiers for both input and output signals. |
| Crossover & Spare Inputs | Receives audio for the left, center and right channels from the processor or crossover |
| Main InputS | Connection point from the cinema processor over 25-pin connector |
| HI/VI-N Out | Receives Hearing Impaired (HI) and Visually Impaired (VI) signals from the processor |
About Penguin Media Solutions
Penguin Media Solutions is a professional audio, video, and lighting design, installation, and maintenance company based in Brighton, UK. As an authorised Martin Audio dealer, we provide high-performance AV systems for commercial venues, hospitality, and event spaces across Brighton, London, and South-East England.
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