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Crown Audio CTs Series - 2-Channel

	Crown Audio CTs 600 G&G Price: $1,248 Want a better price? CTs 600 Amplifier
	Crown Audio CTs 1200 G&G Price: $1,921 Want a better price? CTs 1200 Amplifier
	Crown Audio CTs 2000 G&G Price: $2,431 Want a better price? CTs 2000 Amplifier
	Crown Audio CTs 3000 G&G Price: $3,456 Want a better price? CTs 3000 Amplifier

Accessories:
IQ PIP LITE	The Crown® IQ-PIP-LITE is a PIP™ (Programmable Input Processor) input module for PIP2™ compatible amplifiers	$503
IQ-PIP USP3	The Crown® IQ-PIP-USP3 is a 3rd generation DSP-based PIP™ (Programmable Input Processor) input module for PIP2™ compatible amplifiers.	$868	Want a better price?
IQ-PIP USP3/CN	The Crown® IQ-PIP-USP3/CN is a 3rd generation DSP-based PIP™ (Programmable Input Processor) input module for PIP2™ compatible amplifiers.	$1679	Want a better price?
PIP-3632	The PIP-3632 is designed for use with model 3632 ScreenArray system.	$160
PIP-4622	The PIP-4622 is designed for use with model 4622 ScreenArray system.	$160
PIP-4632	The PIP-4632 is designed for use with model 4632 ScreenArray system.	$160
PIP-USL	The Crown® PIP™-USL module is designed to integrate Crown amplifiers into cinema audio systems installed in cinemas, studio production and post-production environments.	$113
T-170V	This is a rack-mountable panel with 4 autoformers that provide impedance matching between amplifier outputs and "constant voltage" loudspeakers. It provides 100V output in Dual mode when used with CTs 600, CTs 1200, CTs 4200 and CTs 8200 amplifiers, and allows other amplifiers without direct Constant-Voltage capability to be easily integrated into distributed systems	$84
TP-170V	A single autoformer that provides the same impedance matching capability as the TP-170V, for a single channel. The T-170V is ready to be mounted in a rack, or enclosed in a metal box.	$241

Description:

Building on the foundation of the Com-Tech® Series, Crown’s CTs Series offers new flexibility and value for installed sound applications. The Com-Tech Series were the first to offer independent selection of high and low-impedance operation for a specific channel, and CTs Series amplifiers continue that tradition, with power levels and features carefully chosen to perfectly integrate into fixed install design requirements. For added flexibility, the CTs Series includes both dual-channel and multi-channel models.

All models in the CTs Series feature Crown’s new Switching Power Supply for lighter weight, and all models are also compatible with the IQ System®. Multi-channel models accept new MC accessory modules that provide enhanced control, monitoring, and system integration.

The CTs multi-channel amps feature FIT (Fault Isolation Topology), which isolates channel-specific faults and prevents them from affecting remaining channels. If a CTs multi-channel amp is powering multiple zones, and a channel fails, the other zones continue to operate.

In a profession where unplanned service calls quickly wipe out profits, the CTs Series amplifiers are designed to be the most reliable amplifiers you can install.

Features:

Switching Power Supply for reduced weight.
High power-density, with all two-channel models in a 2U chassis.
Direct constant-voltage (70V/100V/140V/200V) or low-impedance (2/4/8 ohm) operation.
Input sensitivity independently selectable for each channel.
TLC protection circuitry protects the amplifier from long-term excessive heat by subtly and dynamically reducing the gain only when necessary.
PIP2 (Programmable Input Processor) connector accepts accessory modules that tailor the amplifier to suit specific applications.
Removable terminal block input connectors, with "Y" Input Switch in the standard PIP2-BBY module.
Switchable high-pass filter for each channel provides low-frequency roll off to eliminate step down transformer saturation when used in distributed systems.
Comprehensive array of indicators including Power, Data and Bridge, along with Ready, Signal, Clip, Thermal and Fault for each channel, provide accurate diagnostics.
Blue Power Indicator flashes if the AC mains is under/over voltage.
Advanced protection circuitry guards against: shorted outputs, DC, mismatched loads, general overheating, under/over voltage, high-frequency overloads and internal faults.
JTS circuitry (CTs 600/1200) quickly protects output transistors from unsafe operating conditions without shutting the channel down.
Legendary Crown AB+B (Multi-Mode®) output topology in the CTs 600/1200 and Class I (BCA®) output topology in the CTs 2000/3000 offer the best in amplifier reliability.
Continuously variable fans optimize cooling efficiency.
Three Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty completely protects your investment and guarantees its specifications.
Crown’s advance-replacement Profit Protection Plan provides quick, no-questions-asked replacement of covered amps should they fail at any time up to 6 months following date of installation.

Specifications:

Frequency Response (at 1 watt, 20 Hz - 20 kHz): ±0.25 dB.
Signal to Noise Ratio below rated power (20 Hz to 20 kHz): 105 dB A-weighted.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at full rated power, from 20 Hz to 20 kHz:
CTs 600/1200: < 0.1%.
CTs 2000/3000 < 0.35%.
Damping Factor: 10 Hz to 100 Hz: > 3000.
Crosstalk (below rated power, 20 Hz to 1 kHz): > 80 dB.
Common Mode Rejection (CMR) (20 Hz to 1 kHz): 50 dB.
DC Output Offset: < ±2 mV.
Input Impedance (nominal): 10 kilohms balanced, 5 kilohms unbalanced.
Maximum Input Level: +20 dBu before input compression, +32 dBu absolute maximum.
Load Impedance: (Note: Safe with all types of loads)
CTs 600/1200
Stereo: 2/4/8/16 ohms, 70V.
Bridge Mono: 4/8/16 ohms, 140V.
CTs 2000/3000
Stereo: 2/4/8/16 ohms, 70V, 100V.
Bridge Mono: 4/8/16 ohms, 140V, 200V. Voltage Gain (at maximum level setting):
8/4 ohm operation, 1.4V sensitivity:
CTs 600 35:1 (31 dB)
CTs 1200 50:1 (34 dB)
CTs 2000 63.9:1 (36 dB)
CTs 3000 71.4:1 (37 dB)
26 dB: 20:1 (26 dB).
70V operation, 1.4V sensitivity or 100V operation, 2.0V sensitivity: 50:1 (34 dB).
Required AC Mains (+15%, –25%): 120V/60 Hz, 230V/50 Hz.
Power Draw at Idle (120VAC mains):
CTs 600/1200: 24W (standby mode)
CTs 2000/3000: 35W (standby mode).
Cooling: Continuously variable speed forced air, front-to-back airflow.
Dimensions: 19 in. (48.3 cm) W x 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) H x 14.25 in. (36.2 cm) D.
Weight: Net, Shipping
CTs 600: 22.8 lb (10.3 kg), 27.7 lb (12.6 kg)
CTs 1200: 23.4 lb (10.6 kg), 28.3 lb (12.8 kg)
CTs 2000: 27.0 lb (12.2 kg), 32.0 lb (14.5 kg)
CTs 3000: 27.7 lb (12.6 kg), 32.7 lb (14.8 kg).
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Bridge Mode Indicator: Yellow LED illuminates when the rear-panel Mode Switch is set to the "Bridge" position.
Ready Indicator: Green LED, one per channel, illuminates when the channel is initialized and ready to produce audio output. Indicator is off when PIP puts the amplifier in standby mode via the control system.
Signal Indicators: Three green LEDs per channel indicate the amplifier’s input and output signal levels.
Signal: input signal is above –40 dBu.
- –20 dB: amplifier output is 20 dB below clipping.
- –10 dB: amplifier output is 10 dB below clipping.
Clip Indicator: Red LED, one per channel, illuminates when the channel’s output signal reaches the onset of audible clipping. The Clip Indicator also will illuminate during Thermal Level Control (TLC) limiting or when the input compressor/limiter is protecting the amplifier from input overload.
Thermal Indicator: Red LED, one per channel, illuminates when the channel has shut down, or is very near shutting down, due to thermal stress or overload.
Fault Indicator: Red LED, one per channel, flashes when the amplifier output channel has stopped operating.
Data Indicator: Yellow LED indicates control data activity (if the amplifier is equipped with an IQ-PIP2 module, and connected to a control system).
Power Indicator: Blue LED indicates amplifier has been turned on and AC power is available. The LED will flash when the AC line voltage is 15% above or 25% below the nominal rated value.
Cooling Vents: Front-to-rear forced airflow.
Power Switch: Push-on/Push-off switch.
Back Panel Controls and Connectors
Power Cord Connector: Standard 15 amp IEC inlet. Voltage is indicated above IEC inlet.
Reset Switch: Resets the circuit breaker that protects the power supply.
Speaker Connectors: One four-pole touchproof terminal strip. Accepts up to 10 AWG terminal forks.
Input Connectors: Balaced 3-pin terminal block connectors, one per channel, on the standard PIP2-BBY module.
Channel Level Control: One 21-position detented rotary attenuator per channel, ranging from minus infinity (–70 dB) to 0 dB gain.
Mode Switch: Two-position switch is used to select the amplifier’s mode of operation: Dual or Bridge-Mono.
Highpass Filter: One 3-position switch per channel selects between OFF, 35Hz and 70Hz 3rd-order filters.
"Y" Input Switch: When set to ON, this switch parallels the input signals of the two channels, for use when the input signal is mono. Also can be used to daisy-chain the signal to another amplifier.
Ventilation Grille: Front-to-rear forced airflow.
Protection Systems
Thermal Level Control (TLC): If an amplifier channel starts to overheat, the TLC system will engage the input compressor. By compressing the input, the amplifier will not generate as much heat and will have a chance to cool down.
Junction Temperature Simulation (JTS): In the CTs 600/1200, if excess power is demanded, JTS circuitry limits the drive level of the output devices to a safe range, preventing damage.
Fault: The amplifier will light the Fault LED if the amplifier output stage stops operating.
AC Under/Over Voltage Protection: If the AC line voltage drops below 25% or rises above 15% of the nominal operating voltage of the amplifier, the amplifier’s power supply turns off and the blue Power LED flashes. The amplifier will turn back on when the AC line voltage returns to safe operating levels.
Circuit Breaker: This breaker protects the amplifier from excessive AC current draw.
DC Output Servo: The output servo circuit protects your drivers by eliminating DC offset, even in the presence of very large asymmetrical signals.
Inrush Limiting: A soft-start circuit in the power supply minimizes the amplifier’s current draw during power-on.
Variable-speed Fan: Two continuously variable speed fans direct the airflow through the amplifier for cooling.

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