DSP control menu Mixer operation Inputs 1-4, 5/6 & 7/8 QuickSmart Link configuration Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile application Recommended configurations Stereo pair of Evolve 50M systems Solo musician performance Troubleshooting Technical data 10.1 Dimensions Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
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. 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
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Handles on Electro-Voice loudspeakers are intended to only be used for temporary transport by people or for use with Electro-Voice authorized mounting accessories ONLY. Items such as fiber rope, wire rope, cables, or other types of materials cannot be used to suspend the loudspeaker from the handles.
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. 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. 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.
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. 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
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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. Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
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| Safety EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker For use in China: CHINA ROHS DISCLOSURE TABLE 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
New from Electro-Voice, QuickSmart Link makes it easy to combine two EVOLVE 50Ms for use together with larger bands or gigs needing more inputs. Simply link the systems together via...
Insert the pole into the subwoofer base. The pole has magnets (A) at each end. Place the column array loudspeaker system on top of the subwoofer pole. The column array loudspeaker system set up is complete. Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
XLR-type plugs. Phantom Power (+15 V) is always enabled on INPUTS 1-4 on the XLR connectors only. INPUT 4 includes a HI-Z input below the TRS/XLR combo plug for connection to a high impedance instrument output via a TS plug. Stereo INPUT 5/6 for 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
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11. POWER - AC switch for switching the power ON or OFF. The LCD screen lights up when the power is turned ON, after approximately 1 second. Notice! Markings and statements on amplifier panel may vary. Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
FUNCTION indicator - Indicates whether the system is in MIXER or BASIC mode. 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.
BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH ON (Default) CONTROL PAIR CONTROL PAIRING AUDIO PAIR AUDIO PAIRING ON (Default) LIMIT DISPLAY LCD DIM ON (Default) BRIGHT 5 (Default) 1 to 10 CONTRAST 5 (Default) 1 to 10 Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
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DSP control menu for Input 5/6 (Mixer mode) LEVEL 0 dB (Default) -80 dB to +10 dB (1 dB) EXIT MONO OFF/ON TREBLE 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +12 dB (1 dB) 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
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AUDIO PAIRING EXIT * NOTE: PAN and BAL controls only visible when MIXOUT is set to “Stereo L” or “Stereo R”. AUX controls only visible when AUX OUT is set to AUX MIX. Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
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0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +12 dB (1 dB) 6KHz 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +12 dB (1 dB) 12KHz 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +12 dB (1 dB) 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
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19: DEL SHORT S 20: DEL LONG S 21: ECHO+CHORUS 22: REVERSE 00: OFF 01: CHORUS SLOW (default) 02: CHORUS MEDIUM 03: CHORUS FAST 04: CHORUS+ECHO 05: JET FLANGER 06: DOUBLING NARROW 07: DOUBLING MEDIUM Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
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The delay can be set in meters or feet. Available options for this selection are OFF or a delay up to 100.0 m (328 ft). The delay can be changed in 0.1-meter increments or 0.1-foot increments. The default is OFF. 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
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The SUB DELAY menu is used to acoustically align subwoofer and column speaker if used with an Electro-Voice authorized mounting bracket. The delay can be set in meters. The range is from -10 m to +10 m, default setting is OFF. Positive values are used if the subwoofer is located closer to the audience (in front of the column), negative values are used if the subwoofer is further away from the audience (behind the column).
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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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Push the MASTER VOL knob to select 1. The Enter name for 1 screen appears. Use the MASTER VOL knob to scroll through the characters. The characters appear. Push the MASTER VOL knob to select the desired character. Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
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All user settings will be deleted. The user customized settings in the STORE and RECALL menus return to <EMPTY> if YES was selected in during the reset process. INFO Menu The Information menu is used to display the product name and firmware version. 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
A protection circuit is provided to prevent damage to devices which do not require phantom power such as dynamic microphones and mixer outputs. Best practice dictates to connect line level sources to INPUTS 5/6 when possible. Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
Linked parameters are: – System volume – Function – Mode – System and Subwoofer Delay – Speaker EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) – SPK OUT, MIX OUT and AUX OUT routings – Main GEQ 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
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EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Mixer operation | en – FX enable (also via Foot Switch) – Preset load and store Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
App Store or Android 5.0 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.
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EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile application | en Tap the CONNECT button. The app pairs with the desired loudspeaker. The app can connect to up to six loudspeakers. Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
Stereo pair of Evolve 50M systems MIXER MIXER LINE LINE QuickSmart QuickSmart Link Link Mode: Music MASTER SPEAKER (L) MIX OUT: SATELLITE SPEAKER (R): INPUT 5 (MONO) Tab. 8.3: DSP settings for the portable column system 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
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Tab. 8.4: DSP settings for the portable column system Notice! Stereo connection from device to the MASTER SPEAKER can be made with hard wires into the stereo INPUT 5/6 or via Bluetooth ® into stereo Bluetooth ® INPUT 7/8. Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
| Recommended configurations EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Solo musician performance MIXER LINE QuickSmart Link Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. Mode: Live Tab. 8.5: DSP settings for the portable column system 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
LIMIT is ON input (mixing console/ the LCD screen. If the VU meter bar is solid or preamp) is overdriven the system indicates CLIP or LIMIT, the input or source level is too high. Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
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Only a direct connection between no more than using (Switches / Routers) two EVOLVE50M systems is allowed to work QuickSmart connected correctly. Link If these suggestions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Electro-Voice dealer or Electro-Voice distributor. 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
Shipping weight (column box): 8.3 kg (18.30 lb) Frequency Band: 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz Transmitter Power: EIRP:4.8 dBm Power consumption : 100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1.5-0.6 A Half-space measurement using live DSP preset. Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
[4.0 in] [4.3 in] 38.5 mm 172.0 mm [1.5 in] [6.8 in] 29.7 mm [1.2 in] 27.9 mm 102 mm [1.5 in] [4.0 in] 48.5 mm [1.9 in] Figure 10.2: Dimensions EVOLVE50M System 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
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Technical data | en 54.5 mm 48 mm 2.1 in 1.9 in Figure 10.3: Dimensions EVOLVE short pole Notice! The EVOLVE short pole can be used with EVOLVE 30M, EVOLVE 50 and EVOLVE 50M. Electro-Voice 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 User manual...
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| Technical data EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 2021-04 | v04 | F.01U.393.750 Electro-Voice User manual...
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