14 DAY TRIAL // So, you like music, don't you? You go to concerts large or small (preferably large, isn't it?) and enjoy the sound of your fav bands. Well then, you must know that some of the amplifiers of which sounds you're listening to at those concerts are made by Crown. And even more Crown you will meet if you're a cinema lover.
Just yesterday, the THX-certification has been made public for the DSi series power amplifiers produced by Crown. These amps are now fully THX-Approved and the DSi series comes in as the third one to be used in THX Certified Cinemas, next to the CTs and Macro-Tech 02series.
Asked about this new event in the life of the company, Stephen Morris, director of marketing for cinema, touring and installed sound, said: "The DSi Series marks a true turning point in the advancement of THX approved cinema audio systems as it is the first digitally integrated cinema amplifier that includes the DSP necessary for all loudspeaker processing requirements." "An abundance of crossover features are built into to the DSi Series and each amplifier includes 20 presets, 15 of which are perfectly matched with JBL Professional's award-winning ScreenArray? systems.With a DSi powered cinema system, no other THX approved crossovers are required; they're built in to save time and money and improve the overall performance," he added when asked to briefly explain the advantages brought in by the new gear.
The DSi Series is nothing like your amplifier at home: it comprises three different two-channel amps and an 8-chann system monitor. All amps have front-panel LCDs for quickly and effectively accessing the full array of internal features provided: the Crown DSi digital signal processing unit includes presets for EQs and the crossover frequencies to be used in certain situations, delay specs and output limiting. HiQnet? System Architect? software is a proprietary code that will interface the DSi with a computer via USB connectivity for fast setup and easier overall exploitation.
DSi amps will run in 4 Ohms arrays and will build up sound to 2,500W and will sport the same warranty as other Crown similar products: "Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty". So, if you plan on opening your own cinema and have a killer sound, Crown is by far one very serious option to consider, if THX cinema is what you have in mind.