Crest Pro-LITE 2.0 & Pro-LITE 2.0 DSP

Crest Audio Pro-LITE Series amps are built on a class D design with a switch-mode power supply designed to reduce weight while increasing reliability, thermal efficiency and output power. The Pro-LITE 2.0 and Pro-LITE 2.0 DSP have 985 watts per channel, weigh less than 10 lbs., and deliver performance in parallel, stereo and bridged modes. The power supply allows these amplifiers to “deliver consistent, stable performance with low frequencies and at 2-ohm operation.”

The Crest Audio Pro-LITE 2.0 DSP features an onboard digital signal processor designed to host a suite of delays (0–120ms per channel), adjustable crossovers, adjustable limiters, parametric EQ, HF driver EQ, four user preset storage locations, and stereo/mono operation with lockable security settings. The front-panel LCD screen is designed to allow users to identify and assign presets, while the USB port allows users to load presets and enables external setup and adjustment.

The Pro-LITE DSP section also integrates Waves MaxxBass Bass Extension technology, which is said to use psycho-acoustics to create harmonics that give the perceived effect of boosting low frequencies in the mix. The level of MaxxBass effect can be adjusted from 0% to 100%.

Crest Audio Pro-LITE Series amplifiers feature two channels with channel-independent, fourth order 100 Hz crossovers housed in a steel chassis. The 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, referenced on the front panel with LED indicators.

The Crest Audio Pro-LITE 2.0 and Pro-LITE 2.0 DSP will be available in Q1 2011 from authorized Crest Audio retailers.