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Table of contents
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1.1Important safety instructions4
1.2FCC information5
1.3Precautions7
1.4Certifications7
1.5Notices8
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2.1Shipping contents10
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3.1System features12
3.2Quick setup13
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5.1Amplifier DSP controls15
5.2System status17
5.3DSP control menu18
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7.1Stereo pair of EVOLVE systems25
7.2Solo musician performance26
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8.1Mono input27
8.2Stereo input28
8.3FX29
8.4AUX30
8.5MASTER30
8.6Microphone processing30
8.7Equalizer31
8.8Display31
8.8.1Menu32
8.9Indicators35
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10.1Dimensions40
10.2Frequency response41
Safety4
Short information10
Description12
Installation14
Amplifier DSP15
Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile application24
Recommended configurations25
Mixer operation27
Troubleshooting37
Technical data39
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1Safety
1.1Important safety instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
OVEREXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS OUVRIR.
WARNING: THE MAINS PLUG OR AC
INLET IS USED AS A DISCONNECT
DEVICE. THE DISCONNECT DEVICE
SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.
WARNING: CONNECT ONLY TO MAINS
SOCKET WITH PROTECTIVE EARTHING
CONNECTION.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK) AS THERE ARE NO
USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The asterisk within an equilateral
triangle is intended to inform the user to
necessary installation or removal
instructions regarding equipment or
hardware use relating to the system.
1.Read these instructions.
2.Keep these instructions.
3.Heed all warnings.
4.Follow all instructions.
5.Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.Clean only with a dry cloth.
7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
16. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Objects filled
with liquids, such as vases should not be placed on apparatus.
17. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
18. Minimum 60 cm (2 ft) distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.
19. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
20. To completely disconnect AC power from this apparatus, the power supply cord must be
unplugged.
Warning!
This product is not designed to be suspended. Do NOT use handles or any other method to
suspend the loudspeaker. Handles on Electro-Voice loudspeakers are intended to only be
used for temporary transport by people.
Items, such as fiber rope, wire rope, cables, or other types of materials cannot be used to
suspend loudspeaker from the handles.
Caution!
Do not attempt to move this loudspeaker system when it is fully assembled.
You may damage the system or cause personal injury.
1.2FCC information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator and your body.
ce matériel est conforme aux limites de dose d'exposition aux rayonnements, FCC / CNR-102
énoncée dans un autre environnement.cette eqipment devrait être installé et exploité avec
distance minimale de 20 entre le radiateur et votre corps.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radioexempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna
of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To
reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour
l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage
radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain
de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité
nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
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1.3Precautions
If an Electro-Voice loudspeaker is used outdoors on a sunny day, place the
loudspeaker in a shaded or covered area. The loudspeaker amplifiers have
protection circuits that temporarily shut the loudspeaker off when extremely
high temperatures are reached. This can happen on hot days when the
loudspeaker is in direct sunlight.
Do not use Electro-Voice loudspeakers in an environment where temperatures
are below 0°C (32°F) or exceed +35°C (95°F).
Never expose an Electro-Voice loudspeaker to rain, water, or high moisture.
Electro-Voice loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure
levels sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to anyone within normal
coverage distance. Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to
sound pressure levels exceeding 90 dB.
1.4Certifications
Brazil:
"Este equipamento não tem direito à proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode
causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados"
Mexico:
“La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que
este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo
debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no
deseada”
Singapore:
Republic of Korea:
United Arab Emirates:
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1.5Notices
Old electrical and electronic appliances
Electrical or electronic devices that are no longer serviceable must be collected separately and
sent for environmentally compatible recycling (in accordance with the European Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive).
To dispose of old electrical or electronic devices, you should use the return and collection
systems put in place in the country concerned.
Copyright and disclaimer
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by
any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of the publisher. For information on getting permission for reprints and
excerpts, contact Electro-Voice.
All content including specifications, data, and illustrations in this manual are subject to change
without prior notice.
Notice!
Bluetooth® is available in select countries.
Contact your nearest Electro-Voice dealer or Electro-Voice distributor for more information.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Bosch Security Systems, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks
and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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The following table lists products in a family, with CTN (Commercial Type Number) and
identifying product name DESCRIPTION.
CTNDescription
EVOLVE30M-USPortable column system, US, black
EVOLVE30M-EUPortable column system, EU AP, black
EVOLVE30M-GLPortable column system, no BT, black
EVOLVE30M-WPortable column system, global, white
EVOLVE30M-W-GLPortable column system, no BT, white
EVOLVE30M-SUBCVRSoft cover for EVOLVE 30M sub
EVOLVE30M-CASECarrying case for EVOLVE 30M system
EVOLVE30M-PL-BReplacement pole for EVOLVE 30M, black
EVOLVE30M-PL-WReplacement pole for EVOLVE 30M, white
EVOLVE50M-USPortable column system, US, black
EVOLVE50M-EUPortable column system, EU AP, black
EVOLVE50M-GLPortable column system, no BT, black
EVOLVE50M-WPortable column system, global, white
EVOLVE50M-W-GLPortable column system, no BT, white
Thank you for choosing an Electro-Voice portable column system. Please take time to consult
the manual to understand all the features built into your EV system and fully utilize its
performance capabilities.
The EVOLVE portable column loudspeaker is a new entry and form factor in the Electro-Voice
portable sound portfolio. Designed to deliver an uncompromising combination of low-profile
aesthetics and superior audio performance, the EVOLVE sets a new standard for portable
columnar systems.
EVOLVE is designed to quickly and easily be transported and assembled. The compact design
of the subwoofer and convenient included carrying bag for the sub pole and column array
provide minimal resistance to getting excellent, professional sound anywhere you need it.
Installation is made easier via the symmetrical aluminum subwoofer pole with an integrated
wire assembly. The connection is secured by the magnetic assisted latching system, which
magnetically locks the sub pole in place.
The full-range column array and its six 2.8-inch drivers are directed using custom-designed
waveguides for consistent 120° coverage. The ported subwoofer enclosure houses a 10-inch
woofer that is supported by 15 mm wood for enhanced stiffness and acoustical performance.
The Class-D amplifier provides up to 1000 watts of output power: 500 watts to the subwoofer
and 500 watts to the column array. The input panel features EV's industry-leading
QuickSmartDSP interface—allowing intuitive navigation of system parameters via an LCD with
single-knob control—as well as multiple options for signal routing and inputs.
The new Electro-Voice QuickSmart Mobile application utilizes Bluetooth® Low Energy (BTLE)
technology for the wireless configuration, control, and monitoring of up to six EVOLVE
systems simultaneously. High-resolution Bluetooth® audio streaming adds convenience for
wireless music playback in breakout rooms, intermission, and musical accompaniment.
Bluetooth® is available in select countries.
Electro-Voice quality and testing procedures far exceed the industry norm to yield efficient
and effective electro-acoustic performance; this creates components that deliver an accurate,
linear response at the system’s highest output levels. When applied to EVOLVE, this
engineering philosophy results in a system that brings a new sonic benchmark to the column
speaker segment, all packaged in a sleek and portable enclosure that blends into the
background in any application from a lounge to a wedding reception.
3.1System features
–EV QuickSmart Mobile application: quickly and wirelessly configure, control, and monitor
up to six EVOLVE systems simultaneously, and receive immediate notification during
critical performance conditions. Bluetooth® connectivity is available in select countries.
–High-quality Bluetooth® audio streaming for background music or musical
accompaniment. Bluetooth® connectivity is available in select countries.
–Ultra-wide 120° horizontal coverage via custom-designed waveguides and array-formed
40° asymmetrical vertical coverage means all acoustical energy is directed towards both
sitting and standing audiences.
–Ideal for portable applications. Light weight and intuitive assembly via the magnet
assisted sub pole make a quality performance easier than ever.
–QuickSmartDSP provides best-in-class processing via EV's signature single-knob user
interface with LCD. Easy setup via four presets (Music, Live, Speech, Club), multi-band
EQ (low, mid, high), five user-programmable presets (Store and Recall settings), output
delay, phantom power, visual monitoring of limiter status, input level control and meters,
and master volume control to optimize gain structure.
3.2Quick setup
Subwoofer
To set up a subwoofer, do the following:
StepIllustration
Connect the AC power cord from a grounded
line receptacle to the MAINS IN.
Connect the XLR or TRS cables from an audio
source to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 or connect theRCA cable or 3.5 mm mini jack from an audio
source to INPUT 3.
Adjust the input gain to (infinity).
Switch POWER to ON.
From the DSP home screen, increase the inputgain to the desired sound output.