Crown CDi2x1200 2x1200 Power Amplifier
Description
Crown CDi2x1200 2-Channel Power Amplifier
The Crown CDi2x1200 is a compact, rack-mount power amplifier built for live sound and touring rigs. Its lightweight design and efficient thermal management make it reliable for road use, rental fleets, and permanent venue installations without compromising the amplification power your system needs.
Power & Amplification
This amp delivers 1200W per channel at 4 ohms, with the flexibility to run 70/100V, 4/8 ohm loads—eliminating the need for external step-up transformers and simplifying system design. The 0.7V RMS sensitivity and damping factor exceeding 1000 ensure tight, controlled speaker response across the frequency spectrum.
Audio Performance & Control
Distortion remains negligible at 0.35% THD across the audible range, while the 104dB+ signal-to-noise ratio and 80dB+ crosstalk rejection deliver clean amplification with minimal noise floor. Onboard DSP and network control allow remote monitoring and tuning, with pre-loaded JBL speaker voicings for seamless integration into existing systems.
Key Features
- 1200W rated power output per channel @ 4 ohms
- 2-channel design with balanced (20 kΩ) and unbalanced (10 kΩ) XLR/RCA inputs
- 70/100V and 4/8 ohm impedance support
- 0.7V RMS sensitivity for full rated power at 8 ohms
- 0.35% THD (20 Hz – 20 kHz at full rated power)
- Frequency response ±0.25dB (8Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- Signal-to-noise ratio > 104dB (ref. rated power, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)
- Damping factor > 1000 (20 Hz to 100 Hz)
- Crosstalk rejection > 80dB (20 Hz to 1 kHz)
- Onboard DSP with network control and monitoring
- Pre-loaded JBL speaker tunings
- 19" rack-mount format (3.5"H × 14.71"D)
The CDi2x1200 combines professional-grade amplification, network integration, and versatile impedance handling into a compact platform built for touring and live production environments where reliability matters.
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At a Glance
The Crown CDi2x1200 is a compact, 2-channel power amp delivering 1200W per channel at 4 ohms with remote DSP control and built-in JBL speaker voicings—designed for touring rigs, installed venues, and rental fleets. For sound operators and touring crews, it eliminates external transformers, handles 70/100V and standard impedance loads seamlessly, and maintains a noise floor tight enough for critical FOH and monitor applications. Choose it for bulletproof reliability, minimal distortion (0.35% THD), and the network smarts to tune systems from anywhere.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ live sound reinforcement
- ✓ installed systems
- ✓ touring rigs
- ✓ rental inventory
Not the best pick for
- – home listening
- – bedroom practice
Skill level: Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What impedance loads does the Crown CDi2x1200 support?
The amp supports 4, 8 ohm, and 70/100V line-level loads, eliminating the need for external step-up transformers. This flexibility simplifies system design and allows you to integrate it into installed systems, touring rigs, and rental inventories without extra gear.
How clean is the amplification, and what's the noise floor like?
Distortion is held to 0.35% THD across the full audible range at rated power, with a signal-to-noise ratio exceeding 104dB and crosstalk rejection above 80dB. These specs ensure minimal noise floor and transparent amplification suitable for critical live and installed applications.
Does it offer remote control and monitoring?
Yes. The CDi2x1200 includes onboard DSP and network control for remote tuning and monitoring, plus pre-loaded JBL speaker voicings for fast integration into existing systems. This allows sound operators and engineers to adjust system response without physical access to the amp.
What are the physical specs, and how does it fit in a touring or installed rig?
The amp is 3.5 inches tall and 14.71 inches deep in a standard 19-inch rack-mount format, making it compact and easy to deploy in touring cases, installed racks, and rental inventory without sacrificing power or control.
How does the Crown CDi2x1200 compare to the QSC RMX 2450 or Behringer NX3000?
All three are professional 2-channel power amps for live and installed sound. The Crown offers 1200W per channel at 4 ohms with an exceptionally high damping factor (>1000), integrated DSP, and JBL voicings; compare specs and feature set against competing models to match your system topology and control needs.