Crown Macro-Tech 12000i Power Amplifier

Crown Macro-Tech 12000i Power Amplifier

Light weight, rugged design, and enough power to handle almost any speaker system. The Crown Macro-Tech 12000i Power Amplifier is a solid-state two-channel touring sound power amp with a switch-mode universal power supply.

Crown Macro-Tech 12000i Power Amplifier Features

• The Macro-Tech i Series continues the Crown Macro-Tech legacy of unparalleled sonic accuracy and detail, putting sound quality above all else 
• Patented, cutting-edge Class-I circuitry gets more power out of an amplifier with less waste 
• Rugged construction ensures that all Macro-Techs are built to withstand years of abuse on the road 
• Global Power Supply is designed to deliver maximum power no matter what country you work in 
• Built-in load, line voltage, input and output monitoring 
• Standard Ethernet networking via System Architect lets system
• 20 amp IEC power cord included

The outputs on the Crown Macro-Tech 12000i are usable as dual or bridged-mono modes of operation. The bridged-mono mode bridges the outputs to provide increased output voltage.

The Crown Macro-Tech 12000i power amp offers amazing power, light weight and ease of use for touring sound applications. This amp includes onboard analog signal processing and a built-in network connection.

Power Output Guaranteed minimum power in watts at 20 Hz-20 kHz with 0.1% THD
Model Name	2-ohm Dual per channel			4-ohm Dual per channel	8-ohm Dual per channel	4-ohm bridge	8- ohm bridge
	20mS Burst	20 Hz-20kHz	1 kHz
MA-5000i	3,000W	2,000W	2,000W	2,500W	1,250W	4,000W	5,000W
MA-9000i	4,700W	2,800W	2,800W	3,500W	1,500W	5,600W	7,000W
MA-12000i	6,000W	3,750W	3,750W	4,500W	2,100W	7,500W	9,000W

I-TECH Power Specs:
When we look at the power ratings of an amplifi er, we usually see more power output at 4 ohms than at 8 ohms, and more power at 2 ohms than at 4 ohms. Power goes up as load impedance goes down.

With I-Tech power amps, it’s different. The power output at 2 ohms is less than the power output at 4 or 8 ohms, for a good reason. Let’s explain.

I-Tech was designed to provide extremely high output voltage, which improves the transient response of loudspeakers. I-Tech amplifi ers operate with 200V rails at any impedance. With 200V rails, we’re looking at serious current levels at 2 ohms – 100 amperes! If not controlled, this high current can damage amplifi ers and speakers due to overheating.

To protect the amp and speakers, I-Tech uses current limiting, with more limiting at the lower impedances. This still allows lots of power and safe operation at 2 ohms. There is much less current limiting at 4 ohms and 8 ohms, so those impedances result in more power from the ITech than 2 ohms does.

To sum up: The I-Tech’s 2-ohm power is kept under control to keep the amp and speakers running safely, non-stop, with plenty of power for the job.

Helpful Info about the Manufacturer
Phone:  800-342-6939
Warranty:  3 years part/labor transferrable & covers round-trip shipping; 1 year XLi amplifiers