EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker EVOLVE30M‑US | EVOLVE30M‑EU | EVOLVE30M‑W en User manual
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Table of contents | en 3 Table of contents 1 Safety 4 1.1 Important safety instructions 4 1.2 FCC information 6 1.3 Precautions 7 1.4 Certifications 7 1.5 Notices 8 2 Short information 10 2.1 Shipping contents 10 3 Description 12 3.1 Quick setup 14 4 Installation 15 5 Amplifier DSP 16 5.1 Amplifier DSP controls 16 5.2 System status 17 5.3 DSP control menu 18 6 Mixer operation 29 6.
en | Safety EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 1 Safety 1.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Safety | en 5 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. 16.
en | Safety EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Caution! ! For optimal acoustics and performance, ONLY use EVOLVE 30M column speaker array with the EVOLVE 30M subwoofer. Do not use EVOLVE 30M column speaker array or subwoofer with EVOLVE 50 column speaker array or subwoofer. Doing so may result in poor acoustic performance, permanent damage, and void of warranty. 1.2 FCC information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Safety | en 7 Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
1.5 en | Safety EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Notices Old electrical and electronic appliances Electrical or electronic devices that are no longer serviceable must be collected separately and sent for environmentally compatible recycling (in accordance with the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive). To dispose of old electrical or electronic devices, you should use the return and collection systems put in place in the country concerned.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Safety | en 9 For use in China: CHINA ROHS DISCLOSURE TABLE Electro-Voice User manual 2019-12 | 03 | F.01U.381.
2 en | Short information EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Short information The following table lists products in a family, with CTN (Commercial Type Number) and identifying product name DESCRIPTION. 2.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Short information | en Quantity Component 1 Column speaker array 1 Subwoofer 1 Sub pole (2 sections) 2 Power cords 1 Carrying bag 1 Installation manual 1 Safety manual 11 Tab. 2.2: EVOLVE30M-W model Electro-Voice User manual 2019-12 | 03 | F.01U.381.
3 en | Description EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Description Thank you for choosing an Electro-Voice portable column system. Please take time to consult the manual to understand all the features built into your EV system and fully utilize its performance capabilities.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Description | en 13 The next-generation Electro-Voice QuickSmart Mobile application utilizes Bluetooth® Low Energy (BTLE) technology for the wireless configuration, control, mixing and monitoring of all parameters of up to six EVOLVE 30M systems simultaneously, and is fully programmable. The full-function GUI allows intuitive control of all system functions from your mobile device.
3.1 en | Description EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Quick setup Subwoofer To play a signal from a stereo source: Step 1. Illustration Connect the AC power cord from a ground receptacle to the MAINS IN. 2. Switch POWER to ON. 3. Adjust the MASTER VOL knob to -80 dB. 4. Push the MASTER VOL knob to enter the DSP menu. Using the MASTER VOL knob scroll through the menu items to FUNCTION. Press MASTER VOL knob to access parameters.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 4 Installation | en 15 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: 1. Place the subwoofer on a level and stable surface. 2. Assemble the pole by connecting the two sections together and inserting them into the subwoofer base. The pole has magnets (A) at each end. 3.
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 5 Amplifier DSP 5.1 Amplifier DSP controls 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. 1 2 3 LINE 5 4 6 1. LCD – DSP control and monitoring interface. 2. MASTER VOL – Adjusts the sound level.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 8 8. 17 9 MAINS IN – The device receives its power supply via the MAINS IN socket. Only the provided power cord may be used. Connect the device only to a mains network, which corresponds to the requirements indicated on the type plate. 9. POWER – AC switch for switching the power ON or OFF. The LCD screen lights up when the power is turned ON, after approximately 3 seconds. Notice! Markings and statements on amplifier panel may vary. 5.
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker SOLID - CONNECTED 9. 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.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en CONTROL PAIR CONTROL PAIRING AUDIO PAIR AUDIO PAIRING LED 19 OFF ON (Default) LIMIT DISPLAY LCD DIM ON OFF BRIGHT 5 (Default) 1 to 10 CONTRAST 5 (Default) 1 to 10 STORE EXIT, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, EXIT RECALL EXIT, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, EXIT RESET RESET ARE YOU SURE? NO (Default) YES INFO PRODUCT NAME FIRMWARE VERSION © 2019 Electro-Voice EXIT Electro-Voice User manual 2019-12 | 03 | F.01U.381.
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker DSP control menu for Mixer mode VOLUME 0 dB (Default) Mute, -80 dB:1 dB:+10 dB EXIT FUNCTION Basic Mixer MODE MUSIC LIVE SPEECH CLUB MAIN LEVEL 0 dB (Default) Mute, -80 dB to +10 dB (1 dB) AUX LEVEL 0 dB (Default) Mute, -80 dB to +10 dB (1 dB) SUB LEVEL 0 dB (Default) Mute, -80 dB to +10 dB (1 dB) TREBLE 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +6 dB (1 dB) MID 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +6 dB (1 dB) BASS 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +6 dB (1 dB) MAIN G
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 400Hz 21 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +12 dB (1 dB) 1KHz 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +12 dB (1 dB) 2.
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker FIRMWARE VERSION © 2019 Electro-Voice EXIT DSP control menu for Input 1-4 LEVEL 0 dB (Default) Mute, -80 to +10 dB (1 dB) EXIT INPUT PRESET Flat (default) Low Cut 80 Hz Low Cut 120 Hz Vocal Mic Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar More input presets available with firmware updates.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 23 DSP control menu for Input 5/6 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) MID 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +12 dB (1 dB) BASS 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +12 dB (1 dB) FX1 OFF (Default) -80dB TO +10dB (1dB) FX2 OFF (Default) -80dB TO +10dB (1dB) AUX OFF (Default) -80dB TO +10dB (1dB) BAL C (Default) 10L to 10R EXIT DSP control menu for Input 7/8 LEVEL 0 dB (Default) -80 dB
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker EXIT EXIT Menu The Exit menu is used to return to the home screen. FUNCTION Menu The FUNCTION menu is used to configure between Basic and Mixer functions. – BASIC - provides input and output gain controls, 3-band EQ, and system delay for simplified audio setups or used as satellite or R-channel stereo setup. – MIXER - provides full access and control of 8-channel digital mixer with AUX outs, FX, and 7-band GEQ.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 25 The default is 0 dB. BASS Menu The Bass menu item is used to configure the low frequencies of sound. The range is -12 dB to +6 dB for Main system EQ. The range is -12 dB to +12 dB for INPUTS 1-7/8 in mixer mode. The default is 0 dB. MAIN GEQ Menu (Mixer mode) The MAIN EQ menu is used to adjust the frequency response of the loudspeaker for different applications or personal preference.
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 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.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 27 The range is 1 to 10. The default is five. STORE Menu The Store menu allows you create up to five customized user settings. Available options for this selection are: EXIT, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Notice! The customized user setting name can contain a combination of alphanumeric characters including spaces. The alphanumeric character range is A to Z and 0-9. The name field length is 12 characters.
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Notice! The reset menu item is used to revert the loudspeaker to the original factory default settings. All user settings will be deleted. The user customized settings in the STORE and RECALL menus return to . INFO Menu The Information menu is used to display the product name and firmware version. 2019-12 | 03 | F.01U.381.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 6 Mixer operation 6.1 Inputs 1-4, 5/6 & 7/8 Mixer operation | en 29 INPUT LEVEL control Control for adjusting a LINE/MIC or line input’s sensitivity. These controls let you adjust the incoming signals to the mixer’s internal operation level. 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 -80 dB. Set the INPUT LEVEL control to -80 dB.
en | Mixer operation EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker the signal exceeds a certain threshold, the signal gets compressed, i.e. major input level changes result in minor output level changes. Narrowing the dynamic range often allows for easier recording or mixing the audio signal. It is recommended to start with low to moderate levels of compression (25-40) and increase slowly if necessary. 2019-12 | 03 | F.01U.381.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 7 Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile application | en 31 Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile application The EV QuickSmart Mobile app is available for download for the iOS 10 and higher tablets and smart phones from the iTunes 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.
en | Recommended configurations EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 8 Recommended configurations 8.1 Stereo pair of EVOLVE 30M systems L R LINE LINE Figure 8.1: R = Right; L = Left Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. Mode: Music MASTER SPEAKER (L) MIX OUT: R SATELLITE SPEAKER (R): INPUT 5 (MONO) Tab. 8.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 8.2 Recommended configurations | en 33 Solo musician performance LINE B A Figure 8.2: A = Guitar, conga drum, etc.; B = Microphone Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. Mode: Live Tab. 8.4: DSP settings for the portable column system Electro-Voice User manual 2019-12 | 03 | F.01U.381.
9 en | Troubleshooting EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Action 1. Amplifier Verify all the electronics are on, the signal No sound routing is correct, the source is active; the volume is turned up, no channels are muted, etc. Correct/repair/replace as necessary. If there is still no sound, the problem may be wiring. Wiring Verify you have connected the correct cables to the amplifier. Play something at a low level through the amplifier.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Troubleshooting | en 35 Problem Possible cause Action 6. Microphone Incorrect gain Reduce the microphone signal by reducing the produces structure INPUT level. Positioning the microphone close acoustic to the sound source increases gain before feedback when feedback. input level is amplified 7. QuickSmart MODE is set to MUSIC Change the MODE to LIVE or SPEECH.
10 en | Technical data EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Technical data Frequency response (-3 dB)1: 51 Hz to 20 KHz Frequency range (-10 dB)1: 45 Hz to 20 KHz Maximum SPL2: 123 dB Coverage (H x V): 120° x 40° Amplifier rating: 1000 W LF channel rating: 500 W HF channel rating: 500 W Crossover frequency: 200 Hz Connectors: 4x XLR/TRS Combo Jack Line / Mic Input 1x 1/4" TRS HI-Z input 2x XLR/TRS Combo Jack for Stereo Line Input 1x Stereo RCA Input 1x 3.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Technical data | en 37 Frequency Response 110 Sound Pressure Level (dB) 105 100 95 90 85 Frequency Response, Full Space, Music Mode Frequency Response, Full Space, Live Mode Frequency Response, Full Space, Speech Mode Frequency Response, Full Space, Club Mode 80 75 70 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k Frequency (Hz) Figure 10.1: Frequency response EVOLVE 30M (Music Mode, Live Mode, Speech Mode, and Club Mode) Electro-Voice User manual 2019-12 | 03 | F.
en | Technical data 10.1 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Dimensions 55 mm 2.16 in 620 mm 24.40 in 450 mm 17.71 in 600 mm 23.62 in 530 mm 20.86 in 600 mm 23.62 in 1997 mm 78.62 in 448 mm 17.64 in 432 mm 17.01 in 332 mm 13.07 in 48 mm 1.88 in 157 mm 6.18 in 95 mm 3.74 in Figure 10.2: Dimensions EVOLVE 30M 2019-12 | 03 | F.01U.381.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 39 48 mm 1.9 in 80 mm 3.1 in 159 mm 6.3 in 319 mm 12.6 in 54.5 mm 2.1 in Technical data | en Figure 10.3: Dimensions EVOLVE short pole Notice! The EVOLVE short pole can be used with EVOLVE 50 and EVOLVE 30M. Electro-Voice User manual 2019-12 | 03 | F.01U.381.
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