Electro-Voice EVOLVE 50 Datasheet

Electro-Voice | EVOLVE 50 Portable Column System

EVOLVE 50 Portable
Column System

▪ EV QuickSmart Mobile application: quickly and

wirelessly configure, control, and monitor up to six
EVOLVE 50 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.

▪ QuickSmartDSP provides best-in-class processing

via EV's signature single-knob user interface with
LCD.

▪ Ideal for portable applications. Light weight and

intuitive assembly via the magnet assisted sub pole
make a quality performance easier than ever.

The EVOLVE 50 Portable Column System is a three
component loudspeaker system powered by a 1000 W
Class-D amplifier and driven by Electro-Voice's
QuickSmartDSP.
The system consists of a 15 mm wooden, ported,
powered subwoofer enclosure that houses a 12”
subwoofer capable of a functional frequency output
down to 37 Hz.
The bi-directional aluminum pole’s connection to the
subwoofer is secured using a magnet, and the column
array is gravity-held to the sub pole. The signal is
internally routed to the components.
Eight 3.5" neodymium drivers in the column array
coupled with the 12" subwoofer delivers up to 127 dB
SPL. The eight composite waveguides control high­frequencies with 120° of horizontal coverage, and 40°
of asymmetrical (down-facing) vertical coverage to
ensure suitable output for sitting and standing
audiences. The sub pole and column array come pre­packaged in a carrying bag.

The processing engine allows for easy setup via four
presets (Music, Live, Speech, and Club), three-band
EQ, five user-programmable presets (Store and Recall
settings), output delay, phantom power (+15V), visual
monitoring of limiter status, input level control and
meters, and master volume control to ensure optimal
gain structure.
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 50 systems simultaneously. High­resolution Bluetooth® audio streaming adds
convenience for wireless music playback in breakout
rooms, intermission, and musical accompaniment.

Bluetooth® is available in select countries.

930 mm

55 mm

48.5 mm

38.5 mm

789 mm

68 mm

37.9 mm

29.7 mm

102 mm

825 mm

121.2 mm

102.4 mm

102 mm

157.2 mm

121.2 mm

172.0 mm

108.7 mm

[6.8 in]

[6.2 in]

[4.8 in]

[4.0 in]

[32.5 in]

[4.0 in] [4.3 in]

[4.0 in]

[4.8 in]

[31.1 in]

[36.6 in]

[2.7 in]

[1.5 in]

[1.2 in]

[2.2 in]

[1.9 in]

[1.5 in]

345 mm

530.0 mm470 mm
492 mm

7 mm

[13.58 in]

[0.3 in]

[19.4 in]

[20.9 in]

[18.5 in]

471 mm

[18.54 in]

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Technical specifications

Frequency response (-3 dB)1:

Frequency range (-10 dB)1: 37 Hz-20 KHz

Maximum SPL2: 127 dB

Coverage (H x V):

Amplifier rating: 1000 W

LF channel rating: 500 W

HF channel rating:

Crossover frequency: 200 Hz

Connectors: 2x XLR/TRS Combo Jack Input

Enclosure:

Grille:

43 Hz-20 KHz

120° x 40°

500 W

1x 3.5 mm Input
1x Stereo RCA Input
1x Wireless Bluetooth® Audio Input
1x XLR THRU Output
1x XLR MIX OUT Output

Sub: 15 mm plywood
Column: Composite
Pole: Aluminum

Steel with black or white powder coat

Frequency response:

Dimensions:

Color: Black or white

Dimensions (HxWxD):

mm (in)

Sub: 530 x 345 x 471 (20.9 x 13.6 x

18.5)
Column: 825 x 102 x 172 (32.5 x

4.0 x 6.9)
Pole: 929 x 48.5 x 55 (36.6 x 1.9 x

2.2)

Net weight:

Sub: 44.66 lb (20.3 kg)
Column: 10.34 lb (4.7 kg)
Pole: 2.75 lb (1.25 kg)
Sub cover: 0.9 lb (0.4 kg)
Bag for column and pole: 1.87 (0.85
kg)

Shipping weight:

Power consumption3:

1

Full-space measurement using music DSP preset.

2

Maximum SPL is measured at 1 m using broadband

Sub box: 50.71 lb (23 kg)
Column box: 18.30 lb (8.3 kg)

100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1.5-0.6 A

pink noise at maximum output.

3

Current rating is 1/8 power.