CE Series 'Crowned' with CE 4000 Launch
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February 4, 2000
Crown is launching the new CE 4000-its highest-powered
CE Series amplifier to date-at the 2000 NAMM Show in Los Angeles. Like
the rest of the cost-effective CE line, the CE 4000 is well suited for
nightclub and DJ systems, regionally touring band PAs, A/V rental houses
and fixed installations.
The CE 4000 incorporates the same Balanced Current Amplifier circuit design
that Crown first implemented in its K Series amplifiers. Utilizing a switching
amplifier design rather than a linear amplifier design, the CE 4000's BCA topology
delivers power while generating just one-tenth the heat of a conventional amplifier.
The CE 4000's use of a Switch Mode power supply enables the amplifier to weigh
only 34 pounds. The power supply also incorporates Power Factor Correction for
global power compatibility regardless of the line voltage.
The amplifier is extremely energy efficient-more than twice that of conventional
switching amps. It requires significantly less energy to deliver its massive power
into virtually any load, no matter how difficult. This efficiency means that users
will realize significant savings over the life of the amplifier, as well as enabling
more CE 4000s to be plugged into a single AC circuit.
Built to provide reliable performance even in hostile environments, the CE
4000 delivers 1800 watts per channel (both channels driven) into 2 Ohms, 1200
watts into 4 Ohms and 600 watts into 8 Ohms.
Like the CE 1000 and 2000, the CE 4000 features front-panel level controls,
useful function indicators, proportional fan-assisted cooling, short circuit
protection and a rugged 3U metal chassis. Input connections are made on
Neutrik combo (1/4-inch TRS/XLR) and barrier block, while outputs are
Neutrik NL4 Speakons. Barrier block or five-way binding post connectors
are available as options.
For more information
contact Crown at www.crownintl.com. | 
