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Crown CDi4x300BL 4x300W Power Amplifier with BLU Link

$3,528.00

The 300W Crown Audio CDi 4|300 4-Channel DriveCore Series Power Amplifier with BLU Link utilizes technology derived from the flagship Crown DriveCore Install series amplifiers, providing an impressive mix of high-performance, rich feature set, and competitive cost. The CDi DriveCore 4|300 offers streamlined functionality for most small- to medium-sized installation such as restaurants, retail stores, and more.

The CDi DriveCore Series is an evolution in amplification, providing an impressive mix of high-performance; rich feature set, and competitive cost.  Using technology derived from our flagship Installed Sound amplifier (Crown DriveCore Install series), the CDi DriveCore 4|300BL offers streamlined functionality to work in almost any small/medium sized installation such as restaurants, retail stores, and more.  Designed for ease-of-use in a variety of applications, the 4|300BL is a 4-channel amp that includes network control/monitoring, high-level DSP, front-panel interface, and support for driving up to 100Vrms speaker loads without requiring a transformer.  The 4|300BL also comes with BLU link, adding the ability to send and receive channels over HARMAN’s digital audio BUS. The entire CDi DriveCore line comes pre-loaded with JBL speaker tunings to help make installations quicker and easier.

 

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DriveCore Technology – Crown’s proprietary DriveCore technology eliminates hundreds of components within each amplifier, reducing the variability of component values, increasing reliability, resulting in incredible audio fidelity from an efficient design.

Network Control and Monitoring – Through Harman’s HiQnet Audio Architect software, the CDi DriveCore can be controlled, configured, and monitored through standard TCP/IQ network.

DSP – On-board Digital Signal Processor in each amplifier allows for custom configuration

  • Input Router
  • Input Delay – Up to 1000ms
  • Input Parametric EQ – 8 band
  • Crossover
  • Output Parametric EQ – 8 band
  • Output Delay – Up to 100ms
  • LevelMAX™ Limiter

BLU link (BL models only) – Both receive and send channels over HARMAN’s 256 channel, fault-tolerant audio BUS, BLU link

Direct Drive 70/100Vrms Output – Each output channel is capable of provide either 70V or 100V for high impedance applications.

Front-Panel Interface – Completely configure the amplifier using an intuitive front-panel interface.

GPIO/AUX Port – Recall presets, mute channels, monitor faults, power on/off the amplifier, and more through a combined GPIO/AUX Port. 

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About the Crown CDi4x300BL 4x300W Power Amplifier with BLU Link

The Crown CDi4x300BL is a four-channel professional power amplifier from the CDi Series, featuring integrated BLU Link digital audio networking. This amplifier is designed for medium-scale installed sound applications requiring multiple zones of amplification with digital signal distribution, such as in houses of worship, performing arts centers, and corporate facilities. Each channel delivers 300 watts into 4 ohms, providing ample power for distributed speaker systems, monitor wedges, or small arrays. The inclusion of BLU Link, Harman's proprietary digital audio bus, allows the amplifier to receive up to 8 channels of digital audio over a single CAT-5 cable, simplifying system wiring and integration with other BLU Link-equipped devices like DSPs or other Crown amplifiers.

The amplifier is equipped with onboard DSP accessible via Ethernet and Crown's System Architect software. This provides comprehensive control over input routing (from both analog and BLU Link sources), crossover filters, parametric EQ, delay, and limiting. The CDi4x300BL also includes Crown's Intrinsic Correction (IC) presets for optimized performance with specific JBL and Crown loudspeakers. Built for reliability, it features a robust thermal management system and full protection circuitry. Its rack-mountable design and combination of SpeakON and binding post outputs offer flexible installation options. The BLU Link capability makes it a key component in modern, networked audio systems, reducing cable clutter and centralizing control.

For system integrators designing scalable, digitally networked audio infrastructures, the CDi4x300BL provides a powerful and intelligent solution. It combines substantial multi-channel amplification with sophisticated processing and seamless digital audio transport, enabling clean, efficient, and easily controllable sound reinforcement for complex installed applications.

Key Features

DriveCore Technology – Crown’s proprietary DriveCore technology eliminates hundreds of components within each amplifier, reducing the variability of component values, increasing reliability, resulting in incredible audio fidelity from an efficient design.

Network Control and Monitoring – Through Harman’s HiQnet Audio Architect software, the CDi DriveCore can be controlled, configured, and monitored through standard TCP/IQ network.

DSP – On-board Digital Signal Processor in each amplifier allows for custom configuration

  • Input Router
  • Input Delay – Up to 1000ms
  • Input Parametric EQ – 8 band
  • Crossover
  • Output Parametric EQ – 8 band
  • Output Delay – Up to 100ms
  • LevelMAX™ Limiter

BLU link (BL models only) – Both receive and send channels over HARMAN’s 256 channel, fault-tolerant audio BUS, BLU link

Direct Drive 70/100Vrms Output – Each output channel is capable of provide either 70V or 100V for high impedance applications.

Front-Panel Interface – Completely configure the amplifier using an intuitive front-panel interface.

GPIO/AUX Port – Recall presets, mute channels, monitor faults, power on/off the amplifier, and more through a combined GPIO/AUX Port. 

Crown CDi4x300BL 4x300W Power Amplifier with BLU Link Specs

Amplifier Model
Model
CDi4x300BL
Channels
4
Power per Ch (4Ω)
300 Watts
Networking & I/O
Digital Audio Network
BLU Link (8-ch over CAT-5)
Analog Inputs
4x XLR/TRS Combo
Outputs
Binding Posts & SpeakON
Processing & Control
DSP
Integrated, Networked (System Architect)
Features
Crossover, EQ, Delay, Limiting, IC
Control Interface
Ethernet

Key Features

DriveCore Technology – Crown’s proprietary DriveCore technology eliminates hundreds of components within each amplifier, reducing the variability of component values, increasing reliability, resulting in incredible audio fidelity from an efficient design.

Network Control and Monitoring – Through Harman’s HiQnet Audio Architect software, the CDi DriveCore can be controlled, configured, and monitored through standard TCP/IQ network.

DSP – On-board Digital Signal Processor in each amplifier allows for custom configuration

  • Input Router
  • Input Delay – Up to 1000ms
  • Input Parametric EQ – 8 band
  • Crossover
  • Output Parametric EQ – 8 band
  • Output Delay – Up to 100ms
  • LevelMAX™ Limiter

BLU link (BL models only) – Both receive and send channels over HARMAN’s 256 channel, fault-tolerant audio BUS, BLU link

Direct Drive 70/100Vrms Output – Each output channel is capable of provide either 70V or 100V for high impedance applications.

Front-Panel Interface – Completely configure the amplifier using an intuitive front-panel interface.

GPIO/AUX Port – Recall presets, mute channels, monitor faults, power on/off the amplifier, and more through a combined GPIO/AUX Port. 

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