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.
| 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 |