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  • Page 1 EVERSE 8 EVERSE8‑US, EVERSE8‑EU, EVERSE8‑W User manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EVERSE 8 Table of contents | en Table of contents Safety Important safety instructions Battery and internal charger safety rules Suspension FCC information Precautions Certifications Notices Description Short information System features Quick setup Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile app Operation Installation and charging of battery pack...

  • Page 4: Safety

    | Safety EVERSE 8 Safety 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 presence of uninsulated “dangerous FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT voltage”...

  • Page 5: Battery And Internal Charger Safety Rules

    Before using Electro-Voice EVERSE internal battery charger to re-charge the battery, read all instructions and warning markings on (1) battery, (2) EVERSE loudspeaker. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Electro-Voice battery packs specified for use with the EVERSE loudspeaker. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
  • Page 6 13. Before each use, check the EVERSE loudspeaker, cable, plug and battery pack. Do not use if damage is detected. Never open the battery pack yourself, take it to an Electro-Voice Service Center, only using original replacement parts. Incorrect reassembly or using damaged product may result in electric shock or fire.
  • Page 7 Warning! Do not use the EVERSE loudspeaker in damp or wet environments without the proper installation of the included weather cover or Electro-Voice approved rain cover in accordance with the user manual. Always ensure any device, cable, or instrument connected to the EVERSE loudspeaker is also properly protected from moisture, properly grounded with ground fault circuit interrupt, and used in accordance with their respective manufacturer’s directions.

  • Page 8: Everse

    Electro-Voice installation guides. Do NOT use handles 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.

  • Page 9: Precautions

    Maximum transmit power less than 20 dBm EIRP. 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.
  • Page 10 | Safety EVERSE 8 Malaysia: Pakistan: Republic of Korea: 제품명: 앰프내장형 스피커 모델명: EVERSE 8 정격: 100-240 Vac, 50-60 Hz, 1000 W 수입업체(상호)명: 로버트보쉬코리아(유) 제조자: Bosch Security Systems, LLC. 제조연월: 별도표기 제조국: 중국 A/S: 02-702-2846 해당 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음...

  • Page 11: Notices

    Notice! Bluetooth® is available in selected 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, LLC is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 12 | Safety EVERSE 8 Importer and after-sales service China Bosch (Shanghai) Security Systems Ltd. 333 Fuquan Road North IBP Changning District Shanghai 200335 P.R. China 博世（上海）安保系统有限公司 上海市长宁区虹桥临空经济园区，福泉北路333号 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Robert-Bosch-Ring 5 85630 Grasbrunn Germany 2022-10 | 02 | F.01U.401.530...
  • Page 13 EVERSE 8 Safety | en Mexico Robert Bosch de R.L de C.V. Calle Robert Bosch No. Ext. 405 C.P.50071 Zona industrial Toluca Mexico Phone: +52 722 279 2300 Robert Bosch Ltd. Broadwater Park North Orbital Road Uxbridge UB9 5HJ Electro-Voice 2022-10 | 02 | F.01U.401.530...

  • Page 14: Description

    Dynacord pro-audio and electronics expertise, along with new advancements in technology, to provide truly portable and truly wireless audio. The EVERSE 8 utilizes a 2-way configuration with an 8-inch woofer. It includes a hi-output, titanium, ferro-fluid cooled tweeter, featuring a high-energy neodymium magnet for maximum output and reduced weight.

  • Page 15: System Features

    The EVERSE 8 features Electro-Voice's intuitive QuickSmart DSP with single encoder and push key interface for simple and quick setup. EVERSE 8 can be paired via Bluetooth® to a mobile device with the QuickSmart Mobile app installed to provide easy remote control of all audio functions.
  • Page 16 | Description EVERSE 8 Adjust the MASTER VOL knob to 0 dB. Push the input selection soft key for INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3/4 INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 if using an XLR or TRS cable, or push the input selection soft key for INPUT 3/4 if using 3.5 mm mini jack.

  • Page 17: Pairing The Quicksmart Mobile App

    App Store and the Google Play Store. Notice! The EV QuickSmart Mobile app is designed to only find loudspeakers from Electro-Voice featuring Bluetooth® control functionality. The EV QuickSmart Mobile app will not display other types of Bluetooth® devices, e.g.
  • Page 18 First time pairing Open the EV QuickSmart Mobile app. Select your Speakers is displayed on the screen. The EV QuickSmart Mobile app is looking for available Bluetooth® enabled Electro-Voice loudspeakers . The available loudspeakers are displayed on the screen. Tap the loudspeaker you want to pair with the app.
  • Page 19 To pair additional loudspeakers with the EV QuickSmart Mobile app: Tap the EV QuickSmart Mobile app icon. Select your Speakers is displayed on the screen. The EV QuickSmart Mobile app is looking for available Bluetooth® enabled Electro-Voice loudspeakers . The available loudspeakers are displayed on the screen.

  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation Installation and charging of battery pack The EVERSE 8 comes pre-installed with a high capacity Li-Ion battery pack. Charge the battery for 24 hours before the first use to ensure maximum battery run time and life expectancy. To charge the battery: Plug the MAINS IN while the battery is installed in the EVERSE 8 .

  • Page 21: Weatherization

    Do not over tighten or use excessive torque. This may cause damage. Weatherization When the weatherized input cover is installed, the EVERSE 8 loudspeaker is designed to be weather resistant to IP 43 standards, but not waterproof. The weather resistance may be reduced by damage, repair, improper disassembly, and regular wear and tear.
  • Page 22 To use the loudspeaker in wet and damp environments safely: IP43 Use the weatherized input cover when on Use the Electro-Voice approved accessory battery power and when using Bluetooth® rain resistant cover when on mains power, or streaming and control. Refer to Installation of when any of the I/O connectors are needed.
  • Page 23 EVERSE 8 Operation | en Using the loudspeaker in damp or wet environments Correct Incorrect Place the loudspeaker on an elevated, level, DO NOT place the loudspeaker in a puddle or stable surface, or on a tripod. standing water. Always orient the loudspeaker upright, in the DO NOT place or transport the loudspeaker KICKBACK mode, or in the MONITOR mode.
  • Page 24 EVERSE 8 Correct Incorrect Always use the supplied weatherized input DO NOT use the EVERSE 8 loudspeaker in cover (refer to Installation of weatherized damp or wet environments without the input cover, page 25 ) or the Electro-Voice weatherized input cover or the accessory rain approved accessory rain resistant cover in resistant cover.

  • Page 25: Installation Of Weatherized Input Cover

    When the weatherized input cover is installed, the EVERSE 8 loudspeaker will be water resistant to IP43 standards. The EVERSE 8 loudspeaker is able to operate under battery power and Bluetooth® streaming for audio, and control with the weatherized input cover installed.
  • Page 26 | Operation EVERSE 8 Ensure that the input panel on the EVERSE 8 loudspeaker is dry, clean, and the mating channel around the input connectors is dry and free of any dust or debris that would prevent a good seal.

  • Page 27: Tripod Or Pole Mount

    To remove the weatherized input cover: Pull the cover carefully and evenly using the finger pull-tabs. Tripod or pole mount EVERSE 8 loudspeakers mount on a tripod stand or on a pole above a subwoofer. Mounting a loudspeaker on a tripod stand Electro-Voice 2022-10 | 02 | F.01U.401.530...
  • Page 28 | Operation EVERSE 8 Caution! Tripod is not evaluated for safety with this loudspeaker. Check the specifications of the tripod stand to be certain it is capable of supporting the weight of the loudspeaker. To mount a loudspeaker on a tripod stand: Place the tripod stand on a level and stable surface.
  • Page 29 EVERSE 8 Operation | en Turn the M20 threaded pole clockwise to secure the pole to the subwoofer. Lift the loudspeaker using two hands. Set the loudspeaker location to TRIPOD in the DSP control menu. Select the corresponding LOW PASS setting for your subwoofer.

  • Page 30: Floor Monitor & Kickback

    Select LOCATION TRIPOD in menu or app for best sound. Floor monitor & kickback EVERSE 8 loudspeakers may be used as a floor monitor or in kickback position by placing the loudspeaker on one of the two integral monitor angles.
  • Page 31 EVERSE 8 Operation | en Set the loudspeaker location to KICKBACK in the DSP control menu. Figure 4.2: Optimum coverage in kickback position. Electro-Voice 2022-10 | 02 | F.01U.401.530 User manual...

  • Page 32: Amplifier Dsp

    The amplifier has a combination of controls and connectors to ensure the most versatile loudspeaker system. Loudspeaker control and monitoring interface These DSP control menu selections are available for the EVERSE 8 . Figure 5.1: Loudspeaker amplifier panel LCD – DSP control and monitoring interface.

  • Page 33: System Status

    ON, after approximately three seconds. 12. DC POWER JACK - 5.6 mm DC power out, 12 V DC 500 mA for powering wireless microphone receivers, such Electro-Voice RE3 or R300 wireless microphone receivers. Warning! The DC power jack is a power output. THIS IS NOT A CHARGING PORT. DO NOT connect a DC power adapter or attempt to re-charge the EVERSE loudspeaker’s battery with this...

  • Page 34: Dsp Controls

    | Amplifier DSP EVERSE 8 displayed. Lock status - Indicates that the LCD display and controls are locked. Press the MASTER VOL or channel select soft key to unlock. 11. S - Audio streaming. The available options are: OFF - DISABLED...

  • Page 35: Loudspeaker Dsp Control Menu

    EVERSE 8 Amplifier DSP | en Accessing the DSP control menu To access the DSP control menu: Push the MASTER VOL knob. The DSP control menu appears. Using the MASTER VOL knob, scroll through the menu items. Push the MASTER VOL knob to select the menu item you want to modify.
  • Page 36 | Amplifier DSP EVERSE 8 EKX-15SP EKX-18SP TREBLE 0 dB (Default) -12 dB - +6 dB 0 dB (Default) -12 dB - +6 dB BASS 0 dB (Default) -12 dB - +6 dB MAIN PEQ BACK ENABLE ALL ON (Default) RESET ALL NO (Default) PEQ # 1 (Default)
  • Page 37 EVERSE 8 Amplifier DSP | en 160 Hz 0 dB (Default) 400 Hz -12 dB - +12 dB (1 dB) 1 kHz 0 dB (Default) 2.5 kHz -12 dB - +12 dB (1 dB) 6 kHz 0 dB (Default) 12 kHz -12 dB - +12 dB (1 dB) RESET RESET ALL BANDS? YES/NO BACK 01 (Default) 00 to 30 FX Delay 427 ms (Default)
  • Page 38 | Amplifier DSP EVERSE 8 LIMIT DISPLAY BACK LCD DIM ON (Default) BRIGHT 5 (Default) 1 - 10 CONTRAST 5 (Default) 1 - 10 BACK STORE BACK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, BACK RECALL BACK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6...
  • Page 39 EVERSE 8 Amplifier DSP | en LIVE SPEECH CLUB LOCATION TRIPOD (Default) KICKBACK MONITOR OFF (Default) 100 Hz 120 Hz 150 Hz ELX200-12SP ELX200-18SP EKX-15SP EKX-18SP DELAY OFF (Default) 0.1 m - 100.0 m TREBLE 0 dB (Default) -12 dB - +6 dB 0 dB (Default) -12 dB - +6 dB BASS 0 dB (Default)
  • Page 40 | Amplifier DSP EVERSE 8 LIMIT DISPLAY BACK LCD DIM ON (Default) BRIGHT 5 (Default) 1 - 10 CONTRAST 5 (Default) 1 - 10 BACK STORE BACK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, BACK RECALL BACK, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6...
  • Page 41 EVERSE 8 Amplifier DSP | en MODE menu The MODE menu is used to configure the type of sound the loudspeaker delivers. Available options for this selection are: MUSIC, LIVE, SPEECH and CLUB. – MUSIC - is used for recorded music playback and electronic dance music applications.
  • Page 42 | Amplifier DSP EVERSE 8 – GAIN - sets the amount of increase or reduction of the equalization filter. LOW/HI SHELF - Shapes the sound using a shelving type filter that can be applied to the low frequency or high frequency response using two controls: –...
  • Page 43 EVERSE 8 Amplifier DSP | en – Do not cup the microphone element with your hands while speaking or singing. Only hold the microphone by the handle or body as per the microphone manufacturer's recommendation. Enable automatic feedback suppression (AFS) in the DSP control menu or FX section of the QuickSmart Mobile app.
  • Page 44 | Amplifier DSP EVERSE 8 LED menu The LED menu shows power on and indicates limit. Available options for this selection are: ON, OFF or LIMIT. – ON - turns the LED on when the power switch is set to ON and system is not in standby mode.
  • Page 45 EVERSE 8 Amplifier DSP | en 10. Select EXIT to return to the home screen. RECALL menu The RECALL menu allows you to retrieve up to five customized user settings. Available options for this selection are: BACK, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. In addition, setting 6 is available to recall a default setting.

  • Page 46: Input & Mixer Operation

    | Input & Mixer operation EVERSE 8 Input & Mixer operation INPUT DSP control menu The loudspeaker INPUT DSP control menu selections are available for the EVERSE loudspeakers. To control the mixer channels: Press the input selection soft key to select the input channel.
  • Page 47 EVERSE 8 Input & Mixer operation | en TREBLE 0 dB (Default) -12 dB - +12 dB 0 dB (Default) -12 dB - +12 dB BASS 0 dB (Default) -12 dB - +12 dB 0 dB (Default) -80 dB - +10 dB C (Default) 10 L - 10 R DUCKER OFF (Default)
  • Page 48 | Input & Mixer operation EVERSE 8 LINK SPEAKERS BACK EXIT Table 6.4: INPUT 3/4 DSP control menu MIXER mode INPUT DSP control menu for BASIC mode INPUTS 1 & 2 LEVEL 0 dB (Default) MUTE, -80 dB - +42 dB EXIT OFF (Default) (INPUT 1 only)
  • Page 49 EVERSE 8 Input & Mixer operation | en – Rely on your musically trained ear. INPUT LEVEL control The INPUT LEVEL control adjusts the sensitivity of the incoming signals to the internal operation level of the mixer. To achieve a good signal input level: Set the MASTER VOL to MUTE.
  • Page 50 | Input & Mixer operation EVERSE 8 Once the signal exceeds a certain threshold, the signal gets compressed. Major input level changes result in minor output level changes. Narrowing the dynamic range often allows for easier recording or mixing of the audio signal. It is recommended to start with low to moderate levels of compression (25 - 40) and increase slowly if necessary.

  • Page 51: Recommended Configurations

    EVERSE 8 Recommended configurations | en Recommended configurations Connecting with mobile device Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. MODE MUSIC LOCATION TRIPOD Table 7.7: DSP settings loudspeaker on a tripod Electro-Voice 2022-10 | 02 | F.01U.401.530 User manual...

  • Page 52: Street Musician Performance

    | Recommended configurations EVERSE 8 Street musician performance Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. MODE LIVE LOCATION KICKBACK INPUT 1 PRESET VOCAL MIC INPUT 2 PRESET ACOUSTIC GTR Table 7.8: DSP settings loudspeaker in kickback position 2022-10 | 02 | F.01U.401.530...

  • Page 53: Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (Tws)

    EVERSE 8 Recommended configurations | en Bluetooth true wireless stereo (TWS) MODE MUSIC LOCATION TRIPOD INPUT PRESET NONE Table 7.9: DSP settings loudspeaker on a tripod To connect two loudspeakers via TWS: Connect one of the loudspeakers to your streaming device via Bluetooth®.

  • Page 54: Using As Monitor

    | Recommended configurations EVERSE 8 Using as monitor Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. MODE LIVE LOCATION MONITOR INPUT 1 PRESET VOCAL MIC INPUT 2 PRESET ELECTR GUIT Table 7.10: DSP settings loudspeakers as monitors 2022-10 | 02 | F.01U.401.530...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    EVERSE 8 Troubleshooting | en Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause(s) Action No sound Improper gain Verify all the sources are on. If the source is a condenser microphone, make sure the mic is plugged into INPUT 1 via XLR and phantom power is enabled in the menu.
  • Page 56 | Troubleshooting EVERSE 8 Problem Possible Cause(s) Action No sound produced Microphone requires Use a dynamic microphone that does not require with microphone phantom power. phantom power. If using a microphone requiring connected to phantom power, connect it to INPUT 1 via the XLR INPUT 1 or INPUT 2...
  • Page 57 Press and hold soft key for INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 for at least 10 seconds. If these suggestions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Electro-Voice dealer or Electro-Voice distributor. Electro-Voice 2022-10 | 02 | F.01U.401.530 User manual...

  • Page 58: Technical Data

    | Technical data EVERSE 8 Technical data EVERSE8-EU 8” 2-way speaker and EVERSE8-US 8” 2-way speaker Frequency response (-3 dB) : 60 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency range (-10 dB) : 50 Hz to 20 kHz Max. SPL : 121 dB Coverage angle (H x V): 100°...

  • Page 59: Dimensions

    EVERSE 8 Technical data | en Dimensions Frequency response Frequency Response Everse8 - Music Everse8 - Live Everse8 - Club Everse8 - Speech Frequency (Hz) Electro-Voice 2022-10 | 02 | F.01U.401.530 User manual...

  • Page 60: Appendices

    | Appendices EVERSE 8 Appendices 10.1 Effects (FX) list Number Name App Name LCD Echo+ReverbShort ECHO+REVERB S Reverb Room REV ROOM Reverb Concert Hall REV CONCERT Reverb Large Hall REV HALL Reverb Church REV CHURCH Reverb Room Soft REV ROOM S...
  • Page 61 EVERSE 8 Appendices | en Number Name App Name LCD Note: Subject to change without notice Electro-Voice 2022-10 | 02 | F.01U.401.530 User manual...
  • Page 62 | Appendices EVERSE 8 2022-10 | 02 | F.01U.401.530 Electro-Voice User manual...
  • Page 64 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Bosch Security Systems, LLC Robert-Bosch-Ring 5 12000 Portland Avenue South 85630 Grasbrunn Burnsville MN 55337 Germany www.boschsecurity.com www.electrovoice.com © Bosch Sicherheitssysteme © Bosch Security Systems, GmbH, 2022 LLC, 2022 202210181049...

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