Crown Audio 660A Leaflet

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660A is a six-channel amplifi er 
for commercial and industrial audio. It pro-
vides 4-ohm and constant-voltage outputs 
(70V and 100V) on channels 1 through 4, and 
4-ohm outputs on channels 5 and 6. 
The 660A has six inputs and six 60W power 
amplifi er channels for multi-zone systems. It can 
drive different types of speakers in different areas 
of a facility.
Some applications include schools, hospitals, 
factories, restaurant/retail, houses of worship, 
fi tness facilities, A/V boardrooms, 5.1 surround 
systems, courtrooms, and prisons. Typical uses 
are paging, background music, security and 
evacuation instructions.
The amp is part of Crown’s Commercial Audio 
Series, which also includes mixers and mixer-
amps. These low-cost units provide all necessary 
features in a simple building-block format. 
The sound system can be upgraded as a facility 
expands. For example, you can add more mixers 
for more inputs, or add more power amps (or 
mixer-amps) to handle more zones.
Specifi cations
Performance
Frequency Reponse (at 1 watt from 4-ohm tap): 
70 Hz to 19 kHz +/- 1 dB.
Frequency Response (at line out): 20 Hz to 20 
kHz +/- 1 dB.
Power Bandwidth (at 4-ohm tap, 2 dB below 
maxium 1 kHz power): 50 Hz to 20 kHz with 
< 0.5% THD.
Signal to Noise Ratio (ref. to rated power, master 
volume at minimum): 85 dB.
DC Output Offset: < ±5 mV. 
THD: Less than 0.5% at rated power at 1 kHz. 
Input Sensitivity (for full output at maximum 
gain): 800 mV.
Input Impedance (nominal): 100 kilohms.
Minimum Load Impedance: 
100V output: 160 ohms.
70V output: 80 ohms.
4-ohm output: 4/8 ohms.
Crosstalk (all controls at “10”): –70 dB at 1kHz.
Load Impedance: 
Ch. 1-4: 4 ohms and 70V/100V.
Ch. 5-6: 4 ohms.
AC Line Voltages Available: 
100V  50/60 Hz
120V  60 Hz
220V  50/60 Hz
230V  50/60 Hz
240V  50/60 Hz
AC Voltage Tolerance: +10%/–20%.
Operating Temperature/Humidity:  0° C to 40° C 
at 95% relative humidity (non-condensing). 
Storage Temperature: –20° C to 85° C.
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Power Switch: Pushbutton on-off switch.
Power Indicator: Blue LED indicates power on.
Output Signal Presence Indicator: Green LED, 
one for each output channel, illuminates when 
output signal level exceeds 100 mV (45 dB below 
full power) from the 4-ohm tap. 
Clip Indicators: Red LED, one per output channel. 
Illuminates at threshold of audible distortion. 
Volume Controls: One per output channel. 
Detented potentiometer with knob.
Tone Controls: Bass and Treble non-detented 
potentiometers on each channel. Bass ±10 dB at 
100 Hz, Treble ±10 dB at 10 kHz.
Back Panel Controls and Connectors
Reset Switch: Resets the circuit breaker that 
protects the power supply. 220/230/240V units 
have a fuse instead.
Input Connectors: Detachable 3-pin Phoenix-type, 
high-impedance balanced, one per channel.
AC Power Inlet: Detachable IEC. 
Amplifi er Outputs Connectors: One per channel, 
4-position terminal strip with COM (Common), 4 
ohms, 70V and 100V terminals for channels 1-4 
and one 4-position terminal strip (4 ohms, + and 
– for each channel) for channels 5 and 6. Accepts 
up to 10 AWG terminal forks. Non-touch cover 
included.
VCA Connector: Each pair of channels has a 4-pin 
Phoenix-type connector for two VCA control lines 
of +10 VDC and ground. Compatible with Crown 
1-VCAP and 4-VCAP modules. 
Cooling
Convection cooled.
Protection
Current Limit Protection: Included.
Thermal Limit Protection: Over-temperature 
thermal cutout.
DC-Fault Load Protection: Included.
Turn On/Turn Off: No thumps or pops.
Included Accessories 
Power cord
Detachable rack ears
Screws for rack ears
Non-touch cover for output connectors
Phoenix-type connectors
Spade lugs
C O M M E R C I A L   A U D I O   S E R I E S 
•  Six inputs, six 60W amplifi er output channels; 
4-ohm and 70V/100V outputs 
•  Ideal for commercial and industrial use
•  Balanced Phoenix-type line inputs; touch-
proofed screw-terminal speaker outputs
•  Advanced protection system includes 
output current limiting, DC protection, cir-
cuit breaker/fuse, and thermal protection; 
details available online at www.crownau-
dio.com
•  Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable 
Warranty completely protects your invest-
ment and guarantees its specifi cations
Features
1 kHz 
Power
60W
Minimum guaranteed power 
into 4 ohms or 70V/100V
output
660A
*1 kHz Power: refers to maximum power in watts at 
1 kHz with 0.5% THD.
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660A