The 280A from Crown Audio is a 2-channel, 2 x 80W amplifier designed for commercial and industrial audio, and is part of Crown's Commercial Audio Series of products. This amplifier is suitable for use in schools, hospitals, offices, prisons, retail spaces, and other similar venues for applications such as background music and announcements. It features balanced phoenix-type inputs and touch-proof screw-terminal speaker outputs. It also has a protection system for output current limiting and DC and thermal protection.