Specifications

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Fig. 1.1
The CE-Series
Amplifier
Thanks for buying this CE-Series amplifier. Here at Crown, we
appreciate your support, and we think you’ll find that you’ve
also done yourself a favor by choosing Crown. That’s because
the CE-Series amps are REAL Crown amplifiers, designed by
dedicated Crown engineers to fit your needs AND your wallet.
Yes, these Crown engineering dudes, cool guys that they are,
thought that no one should be without that great Crown sound.
So what if you’re not running a pro tour (yet)? You deserve the
best in amplified sound. And the best, of course, is still Crown.
(My dad always said, it ain’t braggin’ if it’s true.)
The engineers at Crown got together and thumbed their noses
at those high-ranking corporate types who always want big
stickers and huge markups. What they came up with is the
CE-Series of amplifiers. We think you’ll really like it.
So what else is special about the CE-Series?
First off, your CE-Series amplifier features all front-panel con-
trols for ease of use. But—so you don’t have to sacrifice secu-
rity for comfort—the front panel level controls can be set, then
removed entirely from the panel. Whether for long-term control
1 Welcome
* Crown SST modules can be added to existing amplifiers by an authorized
Crown Service Center.
** For more information on your factory-installed SST module, please refer to
the Crown SST Crossover Reference Manual included in your literature
package.
in a fixed installation or short-term protection against unautho-
rized adjustments, this feature allows you to just set-and-for-
get your level controls.
Your CE-Series amp also comes with a modular input panel
that can be replaced with a variety of optional SST (System
Solution Topologies) crossover modules, specially designed
to fit a range of pro audio requirements.* Or your amplifier may
have come already outfitted with a factory-installed SST mod-
ule.**
The standard input module offers your choice of
1
/4- inch (6.35-
mm) phone plug, XLR or barrier strip inputs. Optional SST mod-
ules offer a range of features, including 24-dB/octave
Linkwitz-Riley tuned filters and sub-bass outputs for driving
subs. See the
Advanced Features and Options section in this
manual for an overview of available Crown SST crossover mod-
ules.