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Crown Audio LA4 DSi 2.0 Series Next-Generation Amplifiers for JBL Cinema Loudspeakers, US
SKU: CRLA4US MFR: LA4-US
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- Experience superior audio fidelity with this Crown Audio power amplifier's low 0.35% THD.
- This Crown Audio amplifier delivers high power output, perfect for driving JBL cinema loudspeakers.
- Achieve optimal sound with a >104dB signal-to-noise ratio, ensuring clear audio amplification.
- Enjoy flexible connectivity with block connector inputs and barrier terminal block outputs.
- Benefit from reliable protection circuits, safeguarding your speakers and the power amplifier.
- Fine-tune your sound with built-in 96kHz, 32-bit floating point digital signal processing (DSP).
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About Crown Audio LA4
Why settle for less when you can experience the best with the LA4 DSi 2.0 Series Next-Generation Amplifiers for JBL Cinema Loudspeakers This product line represents JBL's pioneering venture into dedicated cinema amplifiers, leveraging the advanced Crown DSI Digital Screen Array amplifier technology.
These amplifiers integrate the top-tier DSP from Crown's renowned CDi DriveCore series, offering powerful and cost-effective amplification compatible with JBL's comprehensive range of cinema loudspeakers. The LA4 DSi 2.0 Series is available in three power configurations, including both analog and hybrid analog-plus-digital "D" versions. The latter boasts Dante/AES67 connectivity, enhancing your audio experience with seamless digital integration.
The DSi 2.0 amplifiers are meticulously designed to meet the power requirements of JBL cinema speakers, providing a unified JBL cinema solution. The D-models can interface directly with Dolby Atmos, eliminating the need for additional processing hardware.
With JBL Cinema Speaker presets, you can simplify configuration, optimize playback audio, and safeguard your equipment against potential damage. All DSi 2.0 amplifiers come with SNMP connectivity, facilitating networked audio distribution, immersive installations, and direct interfacing with third-party theater-management and cinema-control systems.
These models offer 4 channels of amplification with bridgeable outputs in a compact 2RU footprint. They can power up to four JBL surround speakers with a single amp channel in high-power-density 2 Ohm mode.
The DSi 2.0 series amps incorporate the best-in-class, 32-bit/96kHz floating-point DSP and Crown DriveCore technology. This advanced technology replaces hundreds of internal components with a single processing chip, ensuring superior power density, stability, and audio fidelity.
For cinema managers and integrators aiming to maximize their power investment and future-proof their systems, the JBL DSi 2.0 series offers robust, reliable amplification in an efficient, cost-effective package. Experience the next generation of cinema sound with the LA4 DSi 2.0 Series Next-Generation Amplifiers for JBL Cinema Loudspeakers.
Crown Audio LA4 Features
- Each amp offers 4 channels with bridgeable outputs to easily power JBL's entire line of cinema speakers
- Amplifiers are engineered to meet exact power requirements of JBL cinema speakers, for a single JBL cinema solution
- A new amplifier design allows for high power output at 2 Ohm (SA and MA models), enabling up to 4 surround speakers to be powered by a single channel
- D-models interface with Dolby Atmos directly, without the need for additional processing hardware. (Future firmware update required)
- All models feature SNMP and ethernet connectivity for networking and third-party control; SA4-D, MA4-D and LA4-D models add Dante/AES67 connectivity. (Future firmware update required)
- All models include a HiQ port to interface with HARMAN Audio Architect control software over a standard TCP/IQ network
- Best-in-class, 96kHz/32-bit floating-point processing incorporates FIR filtering, LevelMAX limiting, 8-channel parametric EQ, delay settings and more
- Crown DriveCore technology replaces hundreds of amplifier parts with a single chip, for superior efficiency and reliability
- Built-in JBL Cinema Speaker presets match all JBL cinema loudspeakers; amps are power-matched with JBL cinema speakers for optimal performance and fast system configuration
- Recall presets, mute channels, monitor amplifier health and power on and off through a combined GPIO/AUX port
- SNMP connectivity allows direct interfacing with third-party theater-management and cinema-control system
- An intuitive front-panel LCD and encoder interface let you configure amplifier settings at the push of a button