Crown Audio I-Tech Series - Manual (Page 3)

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The anatomy of I-Tech.
Built from the inside out to deliver.
1 Class-I - Interleave Technology
I-Tech’s patented Interleave switch-mode
design delivers a solid combination of high
output power and a smaller, lighter weight
package. Officially designated “Class-I,” this
break-through technology provides a clear
advantage over conventional amplifier (Class
D) models by providing lower distortion, higher
voltage, higher power, and greater reliability.
2 Industry’s Highest Output Voltage
Today’s high-performance loudspeakers need
additional voltage drive to really come alive.
I-Tech features the highest output-voltage
capability of any professional amplifier.
3 Regulated Switch-Mode Power Supply
An all-new, ground-breaking power supply
forms the heart of the I-Tech Series. Crown’s
regulated switch-mode power supply delivers
full power regardless of mains voltage: from
120 to 277 volts, and from 50 to 60 Hz.
4 PFC (Power Factor Correction)
Crown’s innovative PFC technology allows
I-Tech to draw current from the mains in a
more controlled and efficient way than non-
PFC amplifiers, providing massive amounts
of power from a single 20 amp breaker.
5 Digital Audio Inputs
(AES/EBU - CobraNet TM )
I-Tech amplifiers feature digital audio inputs
for exceptional audio quality. With AES/EBU
inputs (standard) or optional CobraNet input
on CN models (coming soon), I-Tech provides
your choice of today’s most widely accepted
digital audio formats.
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Light Weight
I-Tech packs a lot of power in a small but
rugged, 2U package. Weighing in at less than
28 lbs. (12.7 kg), I-Tech delivers unmatched
power for its weight class, far outpacing the
competition in watts/pound.
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