Crown CTs 4200 4-Channel Amplifier

Building on the foundation of the Com-Tech Series, Crown's CTS4200 offers new flexibility and value for installed sound applications. The Com-Tech Series were the first to offer independent selection of high- and low-impedance operation for a specific channel, and CTS4200 amplifiers continue that tradition, with power levels and features carefully chosen to perfectly integrate into fixed install design requirements.

The Crown-Audio CTs 4200 is a 4-channel power amplifier housed in a 2RU rack, offering 190 watts per channel at 8 ohms, designed for fixed installation use.

This amplifier features multiple simultaneous channel operation modes, 70 volt and 100 volt support, a switching power supply, and a variable speed fan cooling system. There is a comprehensive set of front panel indicators for each channel, along with advanced, well-designed thermal protection and fault isolation circuitry. The rear panel offers individual channel level trim controls, and 4-position operating mode switches.

The CTs 4200 offers a progressive design and advanced features for a moderate price per channel, and represents a viable solution for budget-conscious commercial, theatrical, educational, and houses of worship installations.

Key Features:
•	4-channel installation power amplifier in 3 RU rackmount enclosure with 180W of power per channel at 8 ohms
•	Crown switching power supply for reduced weight
•	Selectable constant voltage 70V/100V or 4/8 ohm low impedance operation per channel pair with dedicated 4-position switches
•	Multi Mode output topology allows for simultaneous dual and bridged operation
•	FIT(Fault Isolation Topology) circuitry isolates faulty channels; adjacent channels remain unaffected
•	TLC thermal protection circuitry engages internal channel compressor, dynamically reduces amplifier gain to reduce heat levels and prevent overheating
•	Front-to-rear forced airflow cooling vents, continuously variable speed fan cooling
•	Automatically inserted 35 Hz high-pass filter for channel pair in 70/100V operation
•	Advanced protection circuitry includes guards against shorted outputs, open circuits, mismatched loads, general overheating, DC, under/over voltage, high frequency overloads and internal faults
•	Comprehensive front panel indicator array includes individual channel LEDs for Bridge, Ready, Signal, Clip, Thermal and Fault; dedicated Power and Data indicators
•	Blue power indicator LED flashes when amplifier shuts down during under/over voltage condition on AC mains

 

Specifications:

Power Rating	Dual, 4 Channels Driven: 260W @ 4 ohms (per channel) 180W @ 8 ohms (per channel) 220W @ 70V (per channel) Dual, 1 Channel Driven: 270W @ 4 ohms (per channel) 220W @ 8 ohms (per channel) 250W @ 70V (per channel) Bridge-Mono, 2 Channel Pairs Driven: 520W @ 8 ohms (per channel pair) 400W @ 16 ohms (per channel pair) 220W @ 100V (per channel pair) Bridge-Mono, 1 Channel Pair Driven: 560W @ 8 ohms (per channel pair) 440W @ 16 ohms (per channel pair) 250W @ 100V (per channel pair)
Damping Factor	10 Hz - 400 Hz: >180
Input Sensitivity	1.4V
Input Impedance	20 kOhms balanced (nominal) 10 kOhms unbalanced (nominal)
Gain	4/8 ohm Operation: 20:1 (26 dB) 70V Operation: 50:1 (34 dB) 100V Operation: 71.4:1 (37 dB)
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-0.5 dB @ 1W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	100 dB unweighted (20 Hz - 20 kHz, below rated power)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	<0.05% @1W, from 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Input Connections	2 x Removable Phoenix Balanced Barrier Blocks
Output Connectors	2 x 4-pole Terminal Strips with Touch-Proof Covers* *1 for every 2 channels
Controls Front Panel	1 x Power Switch
Controls (Rear)	4 x 21-position Rotary Channel Level Trim Controls (-70 - 0 dB) 2 x 4-position Dual/Bridge Mode Switches
Indicators	Front Panel: 2 x Yellow LED Bridge Mode Indicators 4 x Green LED Ready Indicators 4 x Green LED Input Signal Indicators 4 x Red LED Thermal Indicators 4 x Red LED Fault Indicators 1 x Yellow LED IQ Loop Data Indicator 1 x Blue LED Power Indicator Rear Panel: None
Cooling	Continuously Variable Speed Forced Air, Front to Back Airflow
Power Consumption	58W, Idle, All Channels 4/8 ohm Mode* 77W, Idle, All Channels 70V Mode* *120 VAC
Dimensions	19 x 3.5 x 16.25" (483 x 89 x 413mm)
Weight	27.8 lbs (12.5 kg)
Specialties	4-channel Rackmount Installation Amplifier 4 Switchable Modes include 70 and 100V Operation Variable Speed Fan Cooling