CTs Series Multi-channel
uilding on the foundation of the
independent selection of high- and
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®.
The CTs
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.
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C T s S E R I E S
Features | • Comprehensive array of indicators including | |
• New Crown Switching Power Supply for | Power and Data, along with Bridge, Ready, | |
Signal, Clip, Thermal and Fault for each chan- | ||
reduced weight. | ||
nel, provide accurate diagnostics. | ||
• High | ||
• Blue Power Indicator flashes if the amplifier | ||
4200) or eight channels (CTs 8200) in a 3U | ||
shuts off due to an under/over voltage condition | ||
chassis. | ||
on the AC mains. | ||
• Selectable | ||
• Advanced protection circuitry guards against: | ||
shorted outputs, open circuits, DC, mismatched | ||
channel pair. (Channel pair must be operated | ||
loads, general overheating, | ||
in Bridge mode for 100V output). | ||
age, | ||
• FIT (Fault Isolation Topology) circuitry isolates | ||
faults. | ||
faults within affected channels. | • Proven Crown AB+B | |
• TLC protection circuitry protects the amplifier | ||
ogy. | ||
from excessive heat by subtly and dynamically | • | |
reducing the gain only when necessary to | ||
ciency. | ||
reduce heat levels. | ||
• Three Year, | ||
• Accepts new MC accessory modules that tailor | ||
Warranty completely protects your investment | ||
the amplifier to suit specific applications. Mod- | ||
and guarantees its specifications. | ||
ules available for remote VCA level control and | ||
• Crown’s | ||
IQ System® Control. | ||
• | tion Plan provides quick, | |
replacement of covered amps should they fail | ||
inserted when the channel pair is set for con- | ||
at any time up to 6 months following date of | ||
installation. | ||
be changed as a service option). | ||
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site at www.crownaudio.com.
Specifications
Minimum Guaranteed Power: See power charts below.
Frequency Response (at 1 watt, 20 Hz - 20 kHz): ±0.5 dB.
Phase Response (at 1 watt, 10 Hz - 20 kHz): ±35°.
Signal to Noise Ratio below rated power (20 Hz to 20 kHz): 100 dB unweighted.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) at 1 watt, from
CTs 4200
Dual | Maximum Average Power | ||
in watts with 0.1% THD. | |||
4 Channels Driven | 1 kHz | 20 | |
260W |
| 215W | |
180W |
| 190W | |
70V (per ch.) | 220W |
| 220W* |
1 Channel Driven | 1 kHz | 20 | |
270W |
| 225W | |
220W |
| 210W | |
70V (per ch.) | 250W |
| 245W* |
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2 | 1 kHz | 20 | |
520W |
| 430W | |
400W |
| 380W | |
100V (per ch. pair) | 220W |
| 220W* |
1 | 1 kHz | 20 | |
560W |
| 450W | |
440W |
| 420W | |
100V (per ch. pair) | 250W |
| 245W* |
* Constant Voltage full bandwidth power ratings support 100Hz - 20kHz due to automatic
20 Hz to 20 kHz: < 0.05%.
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) 60 Hz and 7 kHz at 4:1, from 163 milliwatts to full bandwidth power: < 0.05% (typical).
Damping Factor: 10 Hz to 400 Hz: >180.
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 (Shorted input): < ±5 mV.
CTs 8200
Dual | Maximum Average Power | ||
in watts with 0.1% THD. | |||
8 Channels Driven | 1 kHz | 20 | |
200W |
| 175W | |
160W |
| 155W | |
70V (per ch.) | 200W |
| 185W* |
1 Channel Driven | 1 kHz | 20 | |
270W |
| 230W | |
220W |
| 220W | |
70V (per ch.) | 250W |
| 230W* |
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4 | 1 kHz | 20 | |
400W |
| 350W | |
320W |
| 310W | |
100V (per ch. pair) | 200W |
| 185W* |
1 | 1 kHz | 20 | |
540W |
| 460W | |
440W |
| 440W | |
100V (per ch. pair) | 250W |
| 230W* |
* Constant Voltage full bandwidth power ratings support 100Hz - 20kHz due to automatic
Input Impedance (nominal): 20 kilohms balanced, 10 kilohms unbalanced.
Maximum Input Level (before input compres- sion): + 20 dBu.
Load Impedance (Note: Safe with all types of loads):
Stereo: 4/8 and 25 ohms (70V)
Bridge Mono: 8/16 and 50 ohms (100V)
Voltage Gain (at maximum level setting), 1.4V sensitivity,
4/8 Ohm Operation: 20:1 (26 dB);
70V Operation: 50:1 (34 dB)
100V Operation: 71.4:1 (37 dB)
Required AC Mains: 120V 60 Hz, 220/230/ 240V/50 Hz.
Power Draw at Idle (120VAC mains, all channels in 4/8 ohm mode): 58W.
Power Draw at Idle (120VAC mains, all channels in 70V mode): 77W.
Cooling: Continuously variable speed forced air,
Dimensions (Width, Height, Depth):
CTs 4200: 19 in. (48.3 cm) W x 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) H x 16.25 in. (41.3 cm) D.
CTs 8200: 19 in. (48.3 cm) W x 5.25 in. (13.3 cm) H x 16.25 in. (41.3 cm) D.