Crown CT 8150 User Manual

1 Welcome

Crown

®

 ComTech DriveCore™ amplifiers provide state-of-the-art 

technology for installed sound applications.  The ComTech amplifiers 

provide noiseless operation and small footprint with excellent quality and 

performance.
ComTech DriveCore amplifiers offer:

•  A signal-to-noise ratio of better than 110dB
•  Total harmonic distortion below 0.05% across the full audio bandwidth
•  Greater than 70dB crosstalk
•  Frequency response of ±0.5dB

•  Up to 8 channels in a single rack-space
•  Weight of only 10 pounds (4.54 Kg) 

•  Over 90% efficient in the DriveCore amplifier stage
•  Power consumption of less than 1W when not in use (In Deep Sleep)
• Green Mode delivers power when needed. Amplifier efficency increases 

by up to 10% when compared to typical class D amplifiers 

Typical applications for ComTech DriveCore amplifiers include boardrooms, 

video and teleconferencing, VIP suites in stadiums and arenas, and upscale 

restaurants and retail outlets.

2 How to Use This  

Manual

This manual provides you with the necessary 

information to safely and correctly set up and 

operate your amplifier.  It does not cover every 

aspect of installation, setup, or operation that 

might occur under every condition.  For additional 

information, please consult Crown’s Amplifier 

Application Guide (available online at www.

crownaudio.com), Crown Technical Support, your 

system installer, or system retailer).

3 Features

•  4 channel or 8 channel (4 inputs with 4 

outputs or 8 inputs with 8 outputs)

•  Single rack space
•  Balanced 3-pin Barrier block-type/line inputs
•  4-pin Phoenix-type speaker outputs
•  Flexible input routing
•  Multiple Power Configuration (Auto-Standby, 

Deep Sleep, and Green Mode)

•  Auxiliary port for amp status and power 

saving mode (Deep Sleep)

•  Circuit breaker protection with reset switch
•  Convection-cooled chassis (no fan)
•  Three-year, no-fault, fully transferable 

warranty that completely protects your 

investment and guarantees its specifications

•  Can be used in mass notification and EN 54 

systems

•   Patented technology including DriveCore

TM

•  Fault Reporting through Aux Port
•  Adaptive Rail Technology for power                         

on demand.

•  Complies with Green Edge by Harman