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Electro-Voice EVOLVE 70 User Manual

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EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker
EVOLVE70‑90‑TB, EVOLVE70‑90‑TW, EVOLVE70‑SB, EVOLVE70‑SW,
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  • Page 1 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker EVOLVE70‑90‑TB, EVOLVE70‑90‑TW, EVOLVE70‑SB, EVOLVE70‑SW, EVOLVE90‑SB, EVOLVE90‑SW User manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Table of contents | en Table of contents Safety Important safety instructions Precautions Suspension Product registration Short information Parts included Description Quick setup Installation Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile application Amplifier DSP Amplifier DSP controls System status DSP control menu 7.3.1...

  • Page 4: Safety

    | Safety EVOLVE 70/90 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 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Safety | en Clean only with dry cloth. - Unplug the apparatus from the outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Condensation - In order to avoid condensation; wait a few hours before turning on the equipment when it is transported from a cold to a warm space.
  • Page 6 Items such as fiber rope, wire rope, cables, or other types of materials cannot be used to suspend the loudspeaker from the handles. Warning! Use of non-authorized accessories or attachments with this or any Electro-Voice product is at your own discretion. Use of non-authorized accessories or attachments can result in product malfunction, injury, or death.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    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: Product Registration

    | Product registration EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Product registration Register your EVOLVE: electrovoice.com/register 2025-03 | 01 | Bosch Security Systems, LLC User manual...

  • Page 9: Short Information

    EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Short information | en Short information This document is applicable to these products: Description EVOLVE70-90-TB EVOLVE70-90 Column, pole black EVOLVE70-SB-US EVOLVE 15” Sub Black US cord EVOLVE70-SB-EU EVOLVE 15” Sub Black EU cord EVOLVE90-SB-US EVOLVE 18” Sub Black US cord EVOLVE90-SB-EU EVOLVE 18”...
  • Page 10 | Short information EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Quantity Component Subwoofer Power cord Quick user guide Safety and security information EVOLVE70-SW and EVOLVE90-SW include two power cords. EVOLVE70-90-TB, EVOLVE70-90-TW Quantity Component Column array Sub pole Carry bag 2025-03 | 01 |...

  • Page 11: Description

    300 to 500 attendees or more. Building on the success and renowned audio quality of the EVOLVE 50, EVOLVE 70 and EVOLVE 90 embody a premium solution that combines portability and a relatively compact form factor with massive output, waveguide-formed coverage and longer throw for bigger shows/events.
  • Page 12 | Description EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Step Illustration Connect the AC power cord from a grounded receptacle to the MAINS IN. Switch power to ON. Adjust the volume (VOL) to 0 dB using the MASTER VOLUME knob. Press the input selection soft key to select the input channel.

  • Page 13: Installation

    EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Installation | en Installation Caution! Do not attempt to move this loudspeaker system when it is fully assembled. You may damage the system or cause personal injury. Assembling the loudspeaker system To assemble the loudspeaker system, do the following: Place the subwoofer on a level and stable surface.

  • Page 14: Pairing The Quicksmart Mobile Application

    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 15 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 16: Amplifier Dsp

    | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP Amplifier DSP controls The amplifier has a combination of controls and connectors to ensure the most versatile loudspeaker system. Push Push Push Push Push INPUT connectors – INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 - Balanced INPUT for the connection of signal sources like instruments, or microphones.
  • Page 17 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en Push Push Push Push Push LCD – DSP control and monitoring interface. MASTER VOLUME - Adjusts the sound level and navigates the DSP control menu. DSP - Scroll through the menu and select the available choices. Push the MASTER VOLUME knob to enter the DSP control menu.
  • Page 18 | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker SUB OUT - Intended to connect additional EVOLVE powered subwoofer cabinets or ETX-18SP. The SUB OUT provides the full MAIN mix of the system and is configurable as PRE or POST System Volume, System Delay and Subwoofer Delay.

  • Page 19: System Status

    – The display of LINK indicates an active TWS (True Wireless Stereo) audio connection with another TWS speaker such as EVOLVE 70/90, EVERSE 8/12 or ZLX-G2. M - VU meter displays the signal level of the main speaker output. –...
  • Page 20 | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker – The display of CARDIOD indicates that the subwoofer is used as cardioid speaker together with the main column system. The signal to the pole connector for the column is disabled in this mode.

  • Page 21: Dsp Control Menu

    EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en System protection System protection limiters indicate when a system is exceeding recommended usage by indicating input PEAK or output LIMIT on the LCD display. PEAK PEAK indicates that the signal to the loudspeaker is too high, resulting in a clipped signal into the loudspeaker.

  • Page 22: Loudspeaker Dsp Control Menu

    | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Push the MASTER VOLUME knob to confirm the selected parameter. The setting is saved. The focus returns to the menu items on the left side of the DSP control menu. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to modify additional DSP and system settings.
  • Page 23 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en TREBLE control The TREBLE control is used to adjust the high frequency performance of the loudspeaker for different applications or personal preference. The parameter controls a high shelving filter. The default is 0 dB.
  • Page 24 | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker MIX OUT menu The MIX OUT menu is used to select which signal(s) should be output at MIX OUT and which signal should be delivered by the loudspeaker. – L+R - The left and right signals of all inputs are summed. The sum is output at MIX OUT and is delivered by the loudspeaker (default).
  • Page 25 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 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.
  • Page 26 | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Select YES. The ERASE USER PRESETS? message appears. Select NO. DIM menu The DIM menu is used to dim the display when the display is idle for the configured time. Available options for this selection are: OFF, 10 to 60 seconds.
  • Page 27 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en Recalling customized user settings To recall customized user settings: From the DSP control menu, scroll to RECALL. Push the MASTER VOLUME knob to select RECALL. The RECALL screen appears. Push the MASTER VOLUME knob to select 1.

  • Page 28: Input & Mixer Operation

    | Input & Mixer operation EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Input & Mixer operation INPUT DSP control menu The loudspeaker INPUT DSP control menu selections are available for the EVOLVE powered loudspeakers. Refer to INPUT list, page 52 for the complete menu list.
  • Page 29 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Input & Mixer operation | en 48V (INPUT 1 and INPUT 2) +48V DC phantom power is available on the XLR connector of INPUT 1 and INPUT 2. Phantom power can be used to power certain devices such as DI boxes and condenser microphones (non-electret).
  • Page 30 | Input & Mixer operation EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker The PAN control adjusts the amount of the signal coming out of the stereo L or stereo R loudspeaker in a stereo setup. The PAN is not engaged for mono (single loudspeaker) setups.

  • Page 31: Recommended Configurations

    EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Recommended configurations | en Recommended configurations Stereo pair of EVOLVE70-90 systems Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push MODE MUSIC MASTER SPEAKER (L) MIX OUT SATELLITE SPEAKER (R) INPUT 3/4 (MONO) Table 9.1: DSP settings for stereo pair of column loudspeaker systems...
  • Page 32 | Recommended configurations EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push MODE MUSIC MASTER SPEAKER (L) SPK OUT SATELLITE SPEAKER (R) QuickSmart Link input Table 9.2: DSP settings for the portable column system...

  • Page 33: Dj Performance

    EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Recommended configurations | en DJ performance Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Bosch Security Systems, LLC 2025-03 | 01 | User manual...

  • Page 34: Speaking Event

    | Recommended configurations EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker MODE MUSIC MASTER SPEAKER (L) SPK OUT SATELLITE SPEAKER (R) QuickSmart Link input Table 9.3: DSP settings for DJ performance Speaking event Push Push Push Push Push Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path.

  • Page 35: Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (Tws)

    EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Recommended configurations | en Bluetooth true wireless stereo (TWS) MODE MUSIC Table 9.5: DSP settings for Bluetooth TWS To connect two loudspeakers via TWS: Connect one of the loudspeakers to your streaming device via Bluetooth®. Select LINK SPEAKERS in the BLUETOOTH control menu on both loudspeakers.

  • Page 36: Stereo With Cardioid Subwoofer

    | Recommended configurations EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Stereo with cardioid subwoofer Rear Front Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push Push MODE LIVE SUB CONFIG CARDIOD Table 9.6: DSP settings for stereo with cardioid subwoofer 2025-03 | 01 |...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    EVOLVE 70/90 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, no channels are muted, etc.
  • Page 38 | Troubleshooting EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Problem Possible cause Action Incorrect gain Verify level controls of the source are properly structure or source structured by using the VU meter indicator on input (mixing the LCD screen. If the VU meter bar is solid or...
  • Page 39 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Troubleshooting | en If these suggestions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Electro-Voice dealer or Electro-Voice distributor. Bosch Security Systems, LLC 2025-03 | 01 | User manual...

  • Page 40: Technical Data

    | Technical data EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Technical data EVOLVE 70 EVOLVE 90 Column (8) 4.7-inch neodymium drivers Subwoofer (1) 15-inch woofer with 3- (1) 18-inch cast frame inch voice coil woofer with 7-inch voice coil Frequency response (-3 dB) 40 Hz - 18000 Hz...
  • Page 41 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Technical data | en EVOLVE 70 EVOLVE 90 (column) (column) 29.3 in x 2.6 in x 3.8 in 29.3 in x 2.6 in x 3.8 in (pole) (pole) Dimensions (H x W x D) 623 mm x 450 mm x 607 mm 694 mm x 510 mm x 680mm (mm) (subwoofer) (subwoofer) 1090.1 mm x 131.4 mm x 25 1090.1 mm x 131.4 mm x 25 9 mm (column) 9 mm (column) 745 mm x 66 mm x 95.8 mm 745 mm x 66mm x 95.8mm (pole) (pole) Assembled dimensions (H x 88.9 in x 17.7 in x 23.9 in...
  • Page 42 | Technical data EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Frequency response EVOLVE 70 Music Mode EVOLVE 70 Live Mode EVOLVE 70 Speech Mode EVOLVE 70 Club Mode Frequency (Hz) EVOLVE 90 Music Mode EVOLVE 90 Live Mode EVOLVE 90 Speech Mode...

  • Page 43: Block Diagram

    EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Technical data | en 11.1 Block diagram Bosch Security Systems, LLC 2025-03 | 01 | User manual...

  • Page 44: Dimensions

    | Technical data EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker 11.2 Dimensions [20.1] [17.7] [23.9] [26.8] [in] Figure 11.1: EVOLVE 90 and EVOLVE 70 systems 2025-03 | 01 | Bosch Security Systems, LLC User manual...
  • Page 45 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Technical data | en 131,4 [5,2] [10,2] [in] Figure 11.2: EVOLVE70-90 column Bosch Security Systems, LLC 2025-03 | 01 | User manual...
  • Page 46 | Technical data EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker 95,8 [2,6] [3,8] 46,48 [183] 67,05 [263,97] [in] [in] Figure 11.3: EVOLVE70-90 pole 2025-03 | 01 | Bosch Security Systems, LLC User manual...
  • Page 47 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Technical data | en 95,80 [37,7] [2,6] 46,48 [183] 67,05 [263,97] [in] Figure 11.4: EVOLVE70-90 short pole, sold separately [17,7] [23,9] [in] Figure 11.5: EVOLVE 70 subwoofer Bosch Security Systems, LLC 2025-03 | 01 | User manual...
  • Page 48 | Technical data EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker [20.1] [26.8] [in] Figure 11.6: EVOLVE 90 subwoofer 2025-03 | 01 | Bosch Security Systems, LLC User manual...

  • Page 49: Appendices

    EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Appendices | en Appendices 12.1 Warranty information For information on warranty periods and after sales service, please visit: www.electrovoice.com/warranty 12.2 OUTPUT list VOLUME 0 dB (Default) MUTE, -80 dB- +10 dB, (1 dB) EXIT BLUETOOTH...
  • Page 50 | Appendices EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker -12 dB - +6 dB MAIN EQ BACK (PEQ selected) ENABLE ALL ON (Default) RESET ALL NO (Default) PEQ # 1 (Default) 1 - 7 BYPASS OFF (Default) TYPE PEQ (Default) LOW SHELF...
  • Page 51 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Appendices | en BACK DELAY DELAY OFF (Default) 0.1 m - 100.0 m SUB DELAY OFF (Default) -10.0 m - +10.0 m UNIT METER FEET MILLISECONDS SPK OUT L + R (Default) MIX OUT L + R (Default)

  • Page 52: Input List

    | Appendices EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker ERASE USER NO (Default) PRESETS? IMPRINT & LICENSE [OSS license text] INFO [FIRMWARE VERSION] ©2023 Electro-Voice EXIT Table 12.1: Loudspeaker DSP control menu 12.3 INPUT list INPUT DSP control menu INPUTS 1 & 2...
  • Page 53 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Appendices | en BASS 0 dB (Default) -12 dB - +12 dB PAN (stereo operation only) C (Default) 10 L - 10 R DUCKER OFF (Default) OFF, -1 - -40 EXIT Table 12.2: INPUTS 1 & 2 DSP control menu INPUT 3/4 &...

  • Page 54: Regulatory Information

    | Appendices EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker -12 dB - +12 dB BASS 0 dB (Default) -12 dB - +12 dB BAL (stereo operation only) C (Default) 10 L - 10 R BLUETOOTH BACK BLUETOOTH ON (Default) ID (4-digit unique device number)

  • Page 55: Simplified Declaration Of Conformity (Sdoc) For Europe (Ce)

    EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Appendices | en Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
  • Page 56 | Appendices EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Por la presente, Bosch Security Systems, LLC declara que el tipo de equipo radioeléctrico EVOLVE70-SB-EU, EVOLVE90-SB-EU, EVOLVE70-SW, EVOLVE90-SW es conforme con la Directiva 2014/53/UE. El texto completo de la declaración UE de conformidad está disponible en la dirección Internet siguiente: www.electrovoice.com.

  • Page 57: Regulatory Notice For Ce - Information Concerning The Use Of Apparatus

    EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Appendices | en Hierbij verklaar ik, Bosch Security Systems, LLC , dat het type radioapparatuur EVOLVE70-SB-EU, EVOLVE90-SB-EU, EVOLVE70-SW, EVOLVE90-SW conform is met Richtlijn 2014/53/EU. De volledige tekst van de EU-conformiteitsverklaring kan worden geraadpleegd op het volgende internetadres: www.electrovoice.com Bosch Security Systems, LLC niniejszym oświadcza, że typ urządzenia radiowego...

  • Page 58: Notices

    | Appendices EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker 12.4.5 Notices Copyright and disclaimer All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
  • Page 59 Select Legal pg2. Press the encoder. Select EXIT. Download the Electro-Voice QuickSmart Mobile app for iOS and Android. Ensure that the loudspeaker’s firmware is up to date for the most recent legal and regulatory information. Bosch Security Systems, LLC 2025-03 | 01 |...
  • Page 60 | Appendices EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker 2025-03 | 01 | Bosch Security Systems, LLC User manual...
  • Page 61 EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker Appendices | Bosch Security Systems, LLC 2025-03 | 01 | User manual...
  • Page 62 | Appendices EVOLVE 70/90 Portable Column Loudspeaker 2025-03 | 01 | Bosch Security Systems, LLC User manual...
  • Page 64 Bosch Security Systems, LLC 130 Perinton Parkway Fairport, NY 14450 www.electrovoice.com © Bosch Security Systems, LLC, 2025 EU importer: Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Robert-Bosch-Platz 1 70839 Gerlingen Germany © Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH, 2025 202503131611...

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