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XFMR-4
XFMR-8

T

he Crown

®

 XFMR-4 and XFMR-8 are 

rack-mountable transformers to provide 
impedance matching between amplifier 

outputs and “constant voltage” loudspeakers. 
This unit allows amplifiers without direct 70V 
or 100V output capability to drive distributed 
speaker systems designed to operate at those 
voltages.

For more details about the Crown XFMR-4 and 
XFMR-8, contact Crown Customer Service at 
800-342-6939 or 574-294-8200. Also, visit the 
Crown Audio website at www.crownaudio.com.

Specifications

Output connectors:

 Pluggable barrier block 

connectors that accepts up to 14 AWG wire.

Frequency Response:

  

+/– 1.0 dB (70 Hz to 15 kHz).

Insertion (Core) Loss:

  

1.0 dB max (70VAC).

Max Input Levels:

  

32 Vrms / 125W.

Dimensions: 

19 in (48.3 cm) wide, 
1.72 in (4.4 cm) high, 
15.6 in (39.7 cm) deep.

Weight: 

4CH: 17.0 lbs (7.7 kg) 
8CH: 23.6 lbs (10.7 kg)

Installing the XFMR-4 and XFMR-8

CAUTION: Before you begin, make 
sure your amplifier is disconnected 
from the power source, with the 
power switch in the “off” position 

and all level controls turned completely down 
(counterclockwise)

.

Use a standard 19-inch (48.3-cm) equipment 
rack (EIA RS-310B) to install the XFMR-4 and 
XFMR-8.

Choose Output Wire and Connectors

 

Crown recommends using professionally 
constructed, high quality, two- or four-
conductor, heavy gauge speaker wire and 
connectors. The XFMR box is fitted with 
pluggable barrier block connectors that will 
accept 14 AWG wire.

Wire Your System

 

Refer to the chart in Figure 1 to determine 
the proper wiring of your constant-voltage 
system.

CAUTION: Never use shielded cable for 
output wiring.

CONSTANT-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER PANEL

Features

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channels of impedance matching for 
Constant-Voltage operation

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used only with Com-Tech DriveCore (CT 
475, CT 875, CT 4150 and CT 8150)

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Constant-Voltage capability to be easily 
integrated into distributed systems

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incorporate the XFMR unit with a Com-
Tech DriveCore amplifier

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