Quick setup Installation Amplifier DSP Amplifier DSP controls System status DSP control menu Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile application Recommended configurations Stereo pair of EVOLVE 50 systems Solo musician performance Troubleshooting Technical data Dimensions Frequency response Electro-Voice Installation manual 2017.07 | 02 | F.01U.341.640...
EVOLVE 50 Portable Column System 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”...
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.
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EVOLVE 50 Portable Column System 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.
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.
EVOLVE 50 Portable Column System Short information The following table lists products in a family, with CTN (Commercial Type Number) and identifying product name DESCRIPTION. Description EVOLVE50-TB Column speaker array, pole, black EVOLVE50-SB-US Column speaker sub US, black EVOLVE50-SB-EU Column speaker sub EU, black...
EV system and fully utilize its performance capabilities. The EVOLVE 50 portable column system 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 50 sets a new standard for portable columnar systems.
EVOLVE 50 Portable Column System ▪ 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), three-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.
The pole has magnets (A) at each end. The pole can be inserted on either end. Place the column array loudspeaker on top of the subwoofer pole. The column array loudspeaker system set up is complete. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2017.07 | 02 | F.01U.341.640...
The amplifier has a combination of controls and connectors to ensure the most versatile loudspeaker system. Portable column system control and monitoring interface The portable column system DSP control menu selections are available for the EVOLVE 50 . LCD – DSP control and monitoring interface. MASTER VOL – Adjusts the sound level.
INPUT 3 3.5mm connector – Balanced mono or unbalanced stereo input for mobile phones, laptops, etc. FUSE T5AL/250V POWER REPLACE AS MARKED EVOLVE 50 BOSCH SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC 14450 FAIRPORT, NY, USA FOR INDONESIA ONLY: IMPORTED BY / DIIMPOR OLEH...
SOLID - CONNECTED Notice! Bluetooth® is available in select countries. Contact your nearest Electro-Voice dealer or Electro-Voice distributor for more information. System protection System protection limiters indicate when a system is exceeding recommended usage by indicating CLIP or LIMIT on the LCD display.
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SUB LEVEL Menu The Sub Level menu allows independent gain control of the subwoofer output. Changes to this parameter effectively change the crossover of the EVOLVE 50 system. The default setting of 0 dB is recommended for best audio performance.
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From the DSP menu, scroll to STORE. Push the MASTER VOL knob to select STORE. The store screen appears. Push the MASTER VOL knob to select 1. The Enter name for 1 screen appears. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2017.07 | 02 | F.01U.341.640...
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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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On your mobile device, select EV EVOLVE to initiate the pairing process. Once the device is paired, all device audio will be output through the EVOLVE 50 system. Notice! If connected with a mobile device, notification alerts and ring tones will also be played through the system.
App Store or Android Marshmallow and higher tablets and smart phones from the Google Play Store. Notice! The EV QuickSmart Mobile app is designed to only find speakers from Electro-Voice with Bluetooth® enabled. The EV QuickSmart Mobile app will not display other types of Bluetooth® devices, e.g.
Recommended configurations Stereo pair of EVOLVE 50 systems Right Left Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. Mode: Music MIX-OUT: Table 7.1: DSP settings for the portable column system See also • DSP control menu, page 14...
EVOLVE 50 Portable Column System Solo musician performance Guitar, conga drum, etc. Condenser microphone Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. Mode: Live Phantom 1: Table 7.2: DSP settings for the portable column system See also •...
MIC position engage the microphone pre-amp. Sound is Excessive input level Reduce the input level or loudspeaker level distorted front knobs to prevent limit. LED is OFF, LCD screen LIMIT is ON Electro-Voice Installation manual 2017.07 | 02 | F.01U.341.640...
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Enable Bluetooth® Ensure Bluetooth® is enabled on the Mobile app loudspeaker. does not detect the loudspeaker If these suggestions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Electro-Voice dealer or Electro-Voice distributor. 2017.07 | 02 | F.01U.341.640 Installation manual Electro-Voice...
Power Consumption: 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz, 1.5 - 0.6 A Full space measurement using music DSP preset. Maximum SPL is measured at 1 m using broadband pink noise at maximum output. Current rating is 1/8 power. Electro-Voice Installation manual 2017.07 | 02 | F.01U.341.640...