Crown Exhibits Power-Tech.1 Series at AES

For Immediate Release

PT1 Stack

NEW YORK, New York - November 2001 -- Originally launched at the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, Crown International’s new Power-Tech.1 Series of amplifiers is ideal for musicians and mobile DJs alike and represents a stellar combination of performance, reliability and value.

All three models – the Power-Tech 1.1, 2.1 and 3.1 – feature a two rack-space design. The front panel sports recessed level controls along with signal presence and IOC (Input/Output Comparator) indicators for immediate and accurate performance information. ODEP (Output Device Emulation Protection) circuitry protects the amplifier under the most severe conditions, while DC and fault protection safeguard the product should potentially damaging conditions occur.

Rear-panel input connectors include both dual balanced 1/4-inch TRS and XLR jacks, with output connections made via a pair of five-way, touch-proof binding posts. A three-way input sensitivity switch (0.775V/1.4V/26dB) allows each Power-Tech.1 to flexibly handle any application, while a forced air fan maintains a temperate operating environment.

“The Power-Tech.1 Series puts the enviable Crown sound at a price point that most anyone in the music industry can afford,” says Bob Lichty, Crown International music industry marketing director. “These amps are engineered to provide high power handling with lots of low end and extremely minimal distortion (<0.1% at rated output that musicians have demanded). And, given the fact that they’re Crown amps, they’re built to perform reliably in the most exacting and abusive applications.”

Like all of Crown’s amplifiers, Power-Tech.1 products are backed by the manufacturer’s industry-exclusive Three-year, No-fault, Fully Transferable Warranty.

Power ratings and suggested US retail pricing on the Crown Power-Tech.1 Series amplifiers are as follows:

Crown International, a Harman International company, manufactures amplifiers, microphones and systems control products for professional audio markets worldwide, with corporate headquarters located in Elkhart, Indiana.

Crown International, 1718 W. Mishawaka Road, Elkhart, IN 46517 USA
Tel: 219.294.8200 / Fax: 219.294.8329
E-mail: audioinfo@crownintl.com / Web: www.crownaudio.com