Crest Audio E-Lite Series power amplifiers debuts at InfoComm 2010

June 5, 2010, Las Vegas, NV. (InfoComm 2010 exhibit #C6602)—Crest Audio® proudly debuts the E-Lite™ Series power amplifiers with the E-Lite™ 1800 & 3000 and E-Lite™ 1800 DSP & 3000 DSP. The E-Lite™ series features incredibly lightweight, efficient design with high power and stable performance down to 2-ohm loads.

Crest Audio® E-Lite™ Series amps are built on an advanced, high-speed class D design with a switch-mode power supply that reduces weight while increasing reliability, thermal efficiency and output power. The E-Lite™ 1800 and E-Lite™ 1800 DSP boast 900 watts per channel, and the E-Lite™ 3000 and E-Lite™ 3000 DSP boast 1500 watts per channel and both versions weigh less than 10 lbs. These amplifiers deliver rock-solid performance in parallel, stereo and bridged modes. The robust power supply allows these amplifiers to deliver consistent, stable performance with low frequencies down to 2-ohm operation.

The Crest Audio® E-Lite™ DSP version features an onboard digital signal processor that hosts a suite of delays (0-120ms per channel), adjustable crossover, adjustable limiter, parametric EQ, HF driver EQ, 4 user preset storage locations, and stereo/mono/bridge operation with lockable security settings. The front-panel LCD screen allows users to quickly identify and assign presets, while the USB port allows users to load presets and enables external setup and adjustment.

The E-Lite™ DSP section also integrates Waves® MaxxBass® Bass Extension technology, which uses psycho-acoustics to create precise harmonic overtones that give the perceived effect of adding low frequencies to the mix. The level of MaxxBass® can be adjusted from 0% to 100%.

Crest Audio® E-Lite™ Series amplifiers feature two channels with channel-independent, fourth order 100 Hz crossovers housed in a steel chassis. The proprietary ACL™ Automatic Clip Limiting circuitry prevents the amplifier from sending potentially damaging clipped signals to the loudspeakers. Additional onboard protection circuitry includes DC, Temp, Signal and Active safeguards, all referenced on the front panel with LED indicators.

The Crest Audio® is taking orders for the E-Lite™ series, which will be available in Q3, 2010 from authorized Crest Audio® retailers.

E-Liteâ„¢ 1800

900W per channel at 2 ohms @ <0.1%
530W per channel at 4 ohms @ <0.1%
300W per channel at 8 ohms @ <0.1%
1800W bridged at 4 ohms @ 1%
Parallel/Bridge/Stereo mode switch
ACL Automatic Clip Limiting
Revolutionary E-Liteâ„¢ class D topology
Detented input controls
Combi Neutrik XLR-¼" inputs
Speakon® output connectors
XLR thru connector
Two channel-independent fourth order crossovers
U.S. MSRP $499.99

E-Liteâ„¢ 1800 DSP

900W per channel at 2 ohms @ <0.1%
530W per channel at 4 ohms @ <0.1%
300W per channel at 8 ohms @ <0.1%
1800W bridged at 4 ohms @ 1%
Parallel/Bridge/Stereo mode switch
Revolutionary E-Liteâ„¢ class D topology
ACL Automatic Clip Limiting
Lockable level controls
High-pass filter
Combi Neutrik XLR-¼" inputs
XLR thru connector (switchable between DSP processed or dry signal)
Speakon® output connectors
Two channel-independent, adjustable fourth order crossovers
U.S. MSRP $699.99

E-Liteâ„¢ 3000

1500W per channel at 2 ohms @ <0.1%
850W per channel at 4 ohms @ <0.1%
440W per channel at 8 ohms @ <0.1%
3000W bridged at 4 ohms @ 1%
Parallel/Bridge/Stereo mode switch
ACL Automatic Clip Limiting
Revolutionary E-Liteâ„¢ class D topology
Detented input controls
Combi Neutrik XLR-¼" inputs
Speakon® output connectors
XLR thru connector
Two channel-independent fourth order crossovers
U.S. MSRP $599.99

E-Liteâ„¢ 3000 DSP

1500W per channel at 2 ohms @ <0.1%
850W per channel at 4 ohms @ <0.1%
440W per channel at 8 ohms @ <0.1%
3000W bridged at 4 ohms @ 1%
Parallel/Bridge/Stereo mode switch
Revolutionary E-Liteâ„¢ class D topology
ACL Automatic Clip Limiting
Lockable level controls
High-pass filter
Combi Neutrik XLR-¼" inputs
XLR thru connector (switchable between DSP processed or dry signal)
Speakon® output connectors
Two channel-independent, adjustable fourth order crossovers
U.S. MSRP $799.99

Features and specifications may change without notice.

Crest Audio® is a global leader in designing and manufacturing power amplifiers, loudspeaker systems, signal processing equipment,computer-controlled NexSys® audio systems and a complete line of live performance mixing consoles for the pro audio, MI, touring and fixed installation markets. Crest Audio® continues to be the first choice of tour and installation companies worldwide. To find out more, visit www.crestaudio.com.