Electro-Voice EVOLVE30M-US Users Manual
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker
EVOLVE30M‑US | EVOLVE30M‑EU | EVOLVE30M‑W
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User manual
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Table of contents
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1.1 Important safety instructions 4
1.2 FCC information 6
1.3 Precautions 7
1.4 Certifications 7
1.5 Notices 8
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2.1 Shipping contents 10
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3.1 Quick setup 14
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5.1 Amplifier DSP controls 16
5.2 System status 17
5.3 DSP control menu 18
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6.1 Inputs 1-4, 5/6 & 7/8 29
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8.1 Stereo pair of EVOLVE 30M systems 32
8.2 Solo musician performance 33
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10.1 Dimensions 38
Safety 4
Short information 10
Description 12
Installation 15
Amplifier DSP 16
Mixer operation 29
Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile application 31
Recommended configurations 32
Troubleshooting 34
Technical data 36
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1 Safety
1.1 Important 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!
Apparatets stikprop skal tilsluttes en stikkontakt med jord som giver forbindelse til
stikproppens jord.
Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan
Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt
Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag
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.
Warning!
Use of non-authorized accessories or attachments with this or any Electro-Voice product is at
your own discretion. Use of non-authorized accessories or attachments can result in product
malfunction, injury, or death.
The user assumes all liability and may result in the warranty being voided.
Caution!
Do not attempt to move this loudspeaker system when it is fully assembled.
You may damage the system or cause personal injury.
Caution!
To maintain tip-over stability, do not use EVOLVE 30M 2-piece sub-pole with EVOLVE 50
column speaker array or subwoofer.
Doing so may result in damage, and/or personal injury
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Caution!
For optimal acoustics and performance, ONLY use EVOLVE 30M column speaker array with
the EVOLVE 30M subwoofer. Do not use EVOLVE 30M column speaker array or subwoofer
with EVOLVE 50 column speaker array or subwoofer.
Doing so may result in poor acoustic performance, permanent damage, and void of warranty.
1.2 FCC 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.
Notice!
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.
The device has been granted by FCC and IC, the FCC ID:ESVEVOLVE and IC:1249A EVOLVE30M.
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 of 20cm between
the radiator and your body.
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.
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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.
1.3 Precautions
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.
1.4 Certifications
United Arab Emirates:
TRA Registered no.: ER77128/19
Dealer no.: DA45733/15
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1.5 Notices
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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For use in China: CHINA ROHS DISCLOSURE TABLE
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2 Short information
The following table lists products in a family, with CTN (Commercial Type Number) and
identifying product name DESCRIPTION.
CTN Description
EVOLVE30M-US Portable column system, US, black
EVOLVE30M-EU Portable column system, EU AP, black
EVOLVE30M-W Portable column system, global, white
EVOLVE30M-SUBCVR Soft cover for EVOLVE 30M sub
EVOLVE-CASE Carrying case for EVOLVE 30M & 50
EVOLVE30M-PL-B Replacement pole for EVOLVE 30M, black
EVOLVE30M-PL-W Replacement pole for EVOLVE 30M, white
2.1 Shipping contents
Quantity Component
1 Column speaker array
1 Subwoofer
1 Sub pole (2 sections)
1 Power cord
1 Carrying bag
1 Installation manual
1 Safety manual
Tab.2.1: EVOLVE30M-US, EVOLVE30M-EU models
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Quantity Component
1 Column speaker array
1 Subwoofer
1 Sub pole (2 sections)
2 Power cords
1 Carrying bag
1 Installation manual
1 Safety manual
Tab.2.2: EVOLVE30M-W model
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3 Description
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.
Designed to deliver a step up in sound quality and set a new performance standard for
compact column speaker systems - EVOLVE 30M is perfect for solo musicians, small groups,
mobile entertainers and smaller venues that need an easy-to-use, highly portable and
lightweight system with extraordinary coverage and output for its size. EVOLVE 30M comes
ready to go with speaker array, symmetrical aluminum pole connectors with internal wire
assembly and magnetically assisted latching, subwoofer, and included pole/array carry case all designed to pack up compactly, set up and tear down quickly, look great on stage, and
withstand real-world wear and tear.
Professional-grade EV-engineered components and build quality - The full-range column array
and its six 2.8” neodymium drivers provide room-filling ultra-wide 120° coverage via customdesigned waveguides; array-formed 40° asymmetrical vertical coverage ensures acoustic
output is directed towards both sitting and standing audience members. The array enclosure
is constructed from a durable composite material and incorporates an ergonomic aluminum
handle. Four tuning ports are located on the rear of the enclosure for acoustic optimization. A
10” subwoofer is housed in a 15 mm wood enclosure with a high-efficiency laminar-flow vent
design, for enhanced rigidity and acoustical performance. The Class-D amplifier provides up to
1000 W of output power: 500 W to the subwoofer and 500 W to the column array. The
speakers are protected by a black powder-coated 18 ga. steel grille. Combined, these
components generate a genuinely stunning performance to size ratio - an elegant form factor
that looks as good as it sounds.
The most extensive feature set in its class - The EVOLVE 30M has an integrated full-function
and fully programmable eight-channel digital mixer with multiple inputs (4x XLR/TRS combo
line/mic inputs, 1x XLR/TRS stereo line input, 1x RCA, 1x 3.5 mm stereo, 1x Hi-Z instrument
input, wireless Bluetooth® Audio Input), and professional-grade preamps and mixer functions all designed in collaboration with the world-class mixer engineering team at EV’s sibling brand
Dynacord. For the performing musician, Hi-Z and foot switch inputs are included for flexible
system configuration, and a range of onboard studio-quality effects (30 presets, including
chorus, delay, flange and reverb, via two FX channels) add myriad options for finessing your
sound. This reduces set-up time - and on-stage clutter - by minimizing the need for external
equipment such as a mixer and effects pedals, which also makes loading in and out of the
venue quicker. High-resolution, low-latency Bluetooth®* streaming ensures exceptional results
for music playback or accompaniment.
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The next-generation Electro-Voice QuickSmart Mobile application utilizes Bluetooth® Low
Energy (BTLE) technology for the wireless configuration, control, mixing and monitoring of all
parameters of up to six EVOLVE 30M systems simultaneously, and is fully programmable. The
full-function GUI allows intuitive control of all system functions from your mobile device.
EVOLVE 30M offers simple or sophisticated operation according to your application, making
great sound easy for users of all levels.
EV’s industry-leading QuickSmart DSP interface - Allowing intuitive navigation of system
parameters via an LCD with single-knob control - as well as multiple options for signal routing
and inputs. Setup is simple via four presets (Music, Live, Speech, Club), three-band system
EQ (low, mid, high), seven-band graphic EQ (in Mixer mode), five user-programmable presets
(Store and Recall settings), phantom power, visual monitoring of limiter status, input level
control and meters, and master volume control to optimize gain structure.
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