HARMAN Professional Solutions Introduces Crown ComTech D Series Power Sharing Amplifiers
Designed after critical feedback, the ComTech models are equipped with DSP and Dante, and integrates
with HARMAN's AVX Manager and HControl Protocol and other third parties
HARMAN Professional Solutions, one of the global leaders in audio, video, control, and lighting
systems, today launched the Crown ComTech D Series, a new line of power sharing amplifiers
designed
to meet the changing demands of diverse, installed audio applications. With Dante inputs and
outputs, built-in DSP, Lo-Z/Hi-Z switching, and a simple to use web configuration interface, the
ComTech D Series sets the benchmark for intelligent performance in compact, installation-friendly
designs.
Available in 2-, 4-, and 8-channel configurations, each model can deliver 125W per channel of
legendary 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 for unparalleled flexibility.
Built-in DSP allows outputs to be tuned specifically for every application and provides the ability
to create custom speaker tunings. They 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 seamless 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
and include an
easy-to-use API for integration with 3rd-party control systems.
Designed for venues such as restaurants, retail spaces, and corporate meeting rooms or for segments
of larger multizone applications such as casinos, hotels, and resorts, the ComTech D Series combines
easy configuration, efficient management, and exceptional adaptability.
"The ComTech D Series was born from listening, taking critically valuable feedback from our users
and partners to inspire a fresh approach to an all-new lineup of compact, power sharing amps," said
Gar Lap Tsoi, Senior Product Manager for Installed Audio, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “Our
discussions shared that users wanted the rock-solid reliability they know and trust from Crown but
in an amp that can be easily transformed into whatever configuration you need it to be, as often as
your needs change. These amps redefine versatility pure and simple. Built on iconic Crown heritage
and supercharged with cutting-edge design innovations, they deliver a truly unique,
nothing-else-like-it experience. We can't wait to see the incredible projects and applications
you'll create with them."