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- Page 1 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Installation manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
System features Quick setup Installation Amplifier DSP Amplifier DSP controls System status DSP control menu Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile application Recommended configurations Stereo pair of EVOLVE systems Solo musician performance Mixer operation Mono input Stereo input MASTER Microphone processing Equalizer Display 8.8.1... -
Page 4: Safety
| Safety EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 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: Fcc Information
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. - Page 6 | Safety EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 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.
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Page 7: Precautions
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Safety | en 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 8: Notices
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. - Page 9 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Safety | en For use in China: CHINA ROHS DISCLOSURE TABLE Electro-Voice Installation manual 2019-08 | 01 |...
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Page 10: Short Information
Portable column system, no BT, black EVOLVE30M-W Portable column system, global, white EVOLVE30M-W-GL Portable column system, no BT, white EVOLVE30M-SUBCVR Soft cover for EVOLVE 30M sub EVOLVE30M-CASE Carrying case for EVOLVE 30M system EVOLVE30M-PL-B Replacement pole for EVOLVE 30M, black EVOLVE30M-PL-W... - Page 11 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Short information | en Quantity Component Power cords Carrying bag Installation manual Warranty card Safety manual Tab. 2.2: 2.1 EVOLVE30M-GL, EVOLVE30M-W, EVOLVE30M-W-GL, EVOLVE50M-GL, EVOLVE50M-W, EVOLVE50M-W-GL models Electro-Voice Installation manual 2019-08 | 01 |...
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Page 12: Description
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. -
Page 13: Quick Setup
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Description | en – 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. -
Page 14: Installation
| Installation EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Installation Assembling the loudspeaker system Caution! Do not attempt to move this loudspeaker system when it is fully assembled. You may damage the system or cause personal injury. Assemble the pole by connecting the two sections together. -
Page 15: Amplifier Dsp
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. LCD – DSP control and monitoring interface. MASTER VOL – Adjusts the sound level. - Page 16 | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker connection to a high impedance instrument output via a TS plug. Stereo INPUT 5/6 for connection of stereo line level signals. Connection is made using either two XLR-type, RCA, or a single 1/8th inch stereo connector. Input 7/8 is reserved for stereo Bluetooth audio connection.
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Page 17: System Status
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. -
Page 18: Dsp Control Menu
| Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker LIMIT LIMIT protects the loudspeaker from short-term peaks which can cause distortion. When LIMIT is shown small on the screen, the limiter is active but keeps distortion under control. The large LIMIT indicates the sound is negatively affected. Reducing the output volume (MASTER VOL) is strongly recommended when the large limit indication is shown. - Page 19 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en EFFECTS 50-99 Output Bus 25% (Default) [0%:1%:100%] MIX OUT L + R (Default) ON (Default) LIMIT CONTROL APP INPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 DISPLAY LCD DIM...
- Page 20 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.
- Page 21 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en The default is ON. LCD DIM Menu The LCD Dim menu is used to dim the display when the display is idle for 30 seconds. Available options for this selection are: ON or OFF.
- Page 22 PAIRING mode enables 120 seconds of visibility to Bluetooth® enabled devices. 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.
- Page 23 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en Resetting the system To reset the system to original factory settings, do the following: From the DSP menu, select RESET. The "RESET ALL SETTINGS?" validation message appears. Select YES. The system is reset to the original factory settings.
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Page 24: Pairing The Quicksmart Mobile Application
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. -
Page 25: Recommended Configurations
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Recommended configurations | en Recommended configurations Stereo pair of EVOLVE systems Right Left Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. Mode: Music MIX-OUT: Tab. 7.4: DSP settings for the portable column system Electro-Voice Installation manual... -
Page 26: Solo Musician Performance
| Recommended configurations EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Solo musician performance Guitar, conga drum, etc. Microphone Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. Mode: Live Tab. 7.5: DSP settings for the portable column system 2019-08 | 01 |... -
Page 27: Mixer Operation
Slight adjustments can offer the benefits of an improved S/N-ratio and provides you with the full bandwidth of the EVOLVE’s outstanding sound capabilities. The following gain setting instruction is to be used as a guide to help achieve a good signal input level: Set the MASTER volume controls to their minimum values (counterclockwise). -
Page 28: Stereo Input
The peak indicator plays a key role when setting input levels. The PK (peak) LED on the EVOLVE provides a visual indication of the risk of distortion before you hear it through the connected speaker systems. The peak indicator checks the signal level pre and post of the channel’s VOLUME control and indicates the maximum of both levels. - Page 29 The peak indicator plays a key role when setting input levels. The PK (peak) LED on the EVOLVE provides a visual indication of the risk of distortion before you hear it through the connected speaker systems. The peak indicator checks the signal level pre and post of the channel’s VOLUME control and indicates the maximum of both levels.
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Page 30: Aux
Use the FX VOLUME control to add the desired amount of the FX signal to the master mix. Pay attention to the PK indicators when operating your EVOLVE to be able to respond quickly when the signal levels exceed the normal range and start clipping. -
Page 31: Equalizer
Display Home screen The home screen appears after switching the EVOLVE column speaker on. After a few seconds the currently selected effect (number and name) is displayed. If effect parameters have been edited, an “E” is indicated next to the preset number. Turn the FX/PARAMETER rotary control to select another effect. -
Page 32: Menu
| Mixer operation EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Icon Description The delay of the channel is activated. MAS. A PRE or MAX. A POST Indicates the AUX Mode setting of the AUX channel. Equalizer control icon The hardware equalizer controls are used to edit the equalizer settings of this channel. - Page 33 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Mixer operation | en Menu item Subitems/parameter range Description (default setting in bold) – COMPRESSOR TYPE: 2:1 Ratio, 4:1 Ratio, Limiter, Uplift Soft – COMPRESSOR ATTACK: 1-1000 ms – COMPRESSOR RELEASE: 50-10000 ms – COMPRESSOR MAKEUP GAIN: 0 - +6 dB...
- Page 34 OUTPUT SETTINGS – DIRECT DRIVE: Off, In this menu you can configure On/50Hz HPF, On/70Hz advanced features of the EVOLVE column speaker outputs. Please – AMP ROUTING: MASTER A, refer to the corresponding sections MASTER B, AUX, Dual A - B,...
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Page 35: Indicators
AMP PROTECT This indicator lights up red when one of the EVOLVE column speaker’s extensive protection circuits - against thermal overload, HF-induction, Back-EMF, DC at the outputs, and short circuit protection - is activated. - Page 36 | Mixer operation EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Indicator Description should first check whether the ventilation slots are blocked. Another cause could be that you have connected more than two 8 Ω speaker systems per power output in low-Z mode. Please also disconnect the speakON or Euroblock connectors and check the speaker cables for short circuits.
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Troubleshooting | en Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Action No sound Amplifier Verify all the electronics are on, the signal routing is correct, the source is active; the volume is turned up, etc. Correct/repair/replace as necessary. If there is still no sound, the problem may be wiring. - Page 38 QuickSmart 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. 2019-08 | 01 | Installation manual Electro-Voice...
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Page 39: Technical Data
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Technical data | en Technical data Frequency response (-3 dB) : 43 Hz-20 KHz Frequency range (-10 dB) : 37 Hz-20 KHz Maximum SPL : 122 dB Coverage (H x V): 120° x 40° Amplifier rating: 1000 W... -
Page 40: Dimensions
[1.5 in] 29.7 mm [1.2 in] 37.9 mm [1.5 in] 48.5 mm [1.9 in] Figure 10.1: Dimensions EVOLVE (subwoofer left, spacer center, and column right) 54.5 mm 48 mm 2.1 in 1.9 in Figure 10.2: Dimensions EVOLVE short pole 2019-08 | 01 |... -
Page 41: Frequency Response
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Technical data | en 10.2 Frequency response Figure 10.3: Frequency response EVOLVE (Live Mode, Music Mode, Speech mode, and Club Mode) Electro-Voice Installation manual 2019-08 | 01 |... - Page 42 | Technical data EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 2019-08 | 01 | Installation manual Electro-Voice...
- Page 44 Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Bosch Security Systems, Inc Robert-Bosch-Ring 5 12000 Portland Avenue South 85630 Grasbrunn Burnsville MN 55337 Germany www.boschsecurity.com www.electrovoice.com © Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH, 2019 © Bosch Security Systems, Inc., 2019...
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