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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 11 4 Installation 13 5 Amplifier DSP 14 5.1 Amplifier DSP controls 14 5.2 System status 16 5.3 DSP control menu 17 6 Mixer operation 29 6.1 Inputs 1-4, 5/6 & 7/8 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 50/50M column speaker array with the EVOLVE 50/50M subwoofer. Do not use EVOLVE 50/50M column speaker array or subwoofer with EVOLVE 50/50M 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.
en | Safety EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Republic of Korea: 제품명: 앰프내장형 스피커 모델명: EVOLVE50M 정격: 100-240 Vac, 50-60 Hz, 1000 W 수입업체(상호)명: 로버트보쉬코리아(유) 제조자: Bosch Security Systems, LLC. 제조연월: 별도표기 제조국: 중국 A/S: 02-702-2846 해당 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음 해당 무선설비는 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없습니다. United Arab Emirates: TRA Registered no.: ER77128/19 Dealer no.: DA45733/15 1.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Safety | en 9 For use in China: CHINA ROHS DISCLOSURE TABLE Electro-Voice User manual 2020-12 | v01 | F.01U.393.
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 3 Description | en 11 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.
en | Description EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker EQ (low, mid, high), seven-band graphic EQ (in Mixer mode), five user-programmable presets (Store and Recall settings), phantom power*, visual monitoring of limiter status, input level control and meters, and master volume control to optimize gain structure. *+15V phantom power is always on and available on INPUTS 1-4 XLR connectors only. TRS connector does not have phantom power.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 4 Installation | en 13 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. Insert the pole 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 MIXER 4 LINE QuickSmart Link 8 5 6 1. LCD – DSP control and monitoring interface. 2. MASTER VOL – Adjusts the sound level.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 15 connection of stereo line level signals. Connection is made using either two XLR-type, TRS, RCA, or a single 1/8th inch stereo connector. Input 7/8 is reserved for stereo Bluetooth audio connection. 6. MIX OUT - The post-fader audio signals of INPUT 1 through INPUT 7/8 are mixed and passed to MIX OUT. The ratio of the input signals changes when the level controls INPUT 1 - 7/8 are adjusted.
en | Amplifier DSP 5.2 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker System status Normal 1 5 67 8 9 2 3 4 Figure 5.1: Normal system status home screen with Bluetooth® status 1. VOLUME (VOL) - Indicates the master gain of the system in dB. The range is from mute to +10 dB, in 1 dB increments. 2. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-6, 7-8 - VU meter displays the signal level of INPUT1 through 7/8 into the amplifier. Input levels are independent of each other. 3. AUX - VU meter displays the signal level of the AUX output.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 17 LIMIT LIMIT protects the loudspeaker from short-term peaks which can cause distortion. When LIMIT is shown on the screen the limiter is active. Reducing the output volume (MASTER VOL) is strongly recommended when the limit indication is shown often or continuously. 5.
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker STORE EXIT, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, EXIT RECALL EXIT, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, EXIT RESET RESET ARE YOU SURE? NO (Default) YES INFO PRODUCT NAME FIRMWARE VERSION © 2020 Electro-Voice EXIT DSP control main menu (Mixer mode) VOLUME 0 dB (Default) Mute, -80 dB +10 dB (1 dB) EXIT FUNCTION Basic Mixer MODE MUSIC (Default) LIVE SPEECH CLUB SUB DELAY OFF (Default), -10 m to +10 m (.1 m) (-32.8 ft to 32.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 19 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, 6, EXIT RESET RESET ARE YOU SURE? NO (Default) YES INFO PRODUCT NAME FIRMWARE VERSION © 2020 Electro-Voice EXIT Electro-Voice User manual 2020-12 | v01 | F.01U.393.
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker DSP control menu for Input 1-4 (Mixer mode) LEVEL 0 dB (Default) Mute, -80 to +10 dB (1 dB) EXIT INPUT PRESET FLAT LOW CUT 80 LOW CUT 120 VOCAL MIC VOICE FILTER SPEECH ACOUST GUIT ELECTR GUIT BASS GUITAR PERCUSSION LINE INPUT More input presets available with firmware updates.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en MID 21 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 (Mixer mode) LEVEL 0 dB (Default) -80 dB to +10 dB (1 dB) EXIT 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 (D
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker DSP control menu for Mixer controls (Mixer mode) LEVEL 0 dB (Default) -80 dB to +10 dB (1 dB) EXIT AUX LEVEL 0 dB (Default) -80 dB to +10 dB (1 dB) MAIN GEQ ENABLE On/Off 63Hz 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +12 dB (1 dB) 160Hz 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +12 dB (1 dB) 400Hz 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +12 dB (1 dB) 1KHz 0 dB (Default) -12 dB to +12 dB (1 dB) 2.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en RESET 23 Reset all bands? Yes/No BACK FX1 00: OFF 01: ECHO+REV LONG (default) 02: ECHO+REV SHORT 03: REV ROOM 04: REV CONCERT 05: REV HALL 06: REV CHURCH 07: REV CATHEDRAL 08: REV ROOM S 09: REV CONCERT S 10: REV HALL S 11: REV CHURCH S 12: REV CATHEDRAL S 13: PLATE MEDIUM 14: PLATE LONG 15: PLATE MEDIUM S 16: PLATE LONG S 17: DEL SHORT 18: DEL LONG 19: DEL SHORT S 20: DEL LONG S 21: ECHO+CHORUS 22: REVERSE FX2 00: OFF 01: CHORUS SLOW (default) 0
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 08: DOUBLING WIDE FX ENABLE ON OFF AUX OUT Aux Mix Main Mix SPK OUT L+R L R MIX OUT L+R L R 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.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 25 SUB DELAY Menu 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).
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker FX1 & FX2 Menu (Mixer mode) The FX1 & FX2 menu is used to select the reverb, delay, chorus, or flanger preset for each FX unit.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 27 Notice! i If connected with a mobile device, notification alerts and ring tones will also be played through the system. Disable these notifications or enable Airplane mode on your mobile device to prevent unwanted interruptions during audio playback. 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 to the loudspeaker is ON.
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 6. Turn the MASTER VOL knob to move to the next character entry. Continue selecting characters until the desired name is entered. 7. Use the MASTER VOL knob to scroll to SAVE. 8. Push the MASTER VOL knob to select SAVE. 9. Repeat steps 3 through 8 to store additional customized user settings. 10. Select EXIT to return to the home screen. RECALL Menu The Recall menu allows you retrieve up to five customized user settings.
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 AUX control The AUX control is primarily meant for establishing an independent mix, e.g. for monitor or a second room/zone. The individual channel AUX controls will determine the amount of each channel's post fader signal present at the AUX output if AUX OUT is set to AUX MIX. COMP control During operation, the input signal processing can be adjusted by using the COMP control to control the on board compressor.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Electro-Voice Mixer operation | en – FX enable (also via Foot Switch) – Preset load and store User manual 31 2020-12 | v01 | F.01U.393.
en | Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile application 7 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile application The EV QuickSmart Mobile app is available for download for the iOS 12 and higher tablets and smart phones from the iTunes App Store or Android 5.0 and higher tablets and smart phones from the Google Play Store. Notice! i The EV QuickSmart Mobile app is designed to only find speakers from Electro-Voice with Bluetooth® enabled.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile application | en 6. Tap the CONNECT button. 7. The app pairs with the desired loudspeaker. 33 The app can connect to up to six loudspeakers. Electro-Voice User manual 2020-12 | v01 | F.01U.393.
en | Recommended configurations EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 8 Recommended configurations 8.1 Stereo pair of Evolve 50M systems L R MIXER MIXER LINE LINE QuickSmart Link QuickSmart Link Mode: Music MASTER SPEAKER (L) MIX OUT: R SATELLITE SPEAKER (R): INPUT 5 (MONO) Tab. 8.3: DSP settings for the portable column system 2020-12 | v01 | F.01U.393.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Recommended configurations | en 35 L R MIXER MIXER LINE LINE QuickSmart Link QuickSmart Link Mode: Music MASTER SPEAKER (L) SPK OUT: L SATELLITE SPEAKER (R): QuickSmart Link input Tab. 8.4: DSP settings for the portable column system Notice! i Electro-Voice 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. User manual 2020-12 | v01 | F.01U.393.
en | Recommended configurations 8.2 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Solo musician performance MIXER LINE QuickSmart Link B A Notice! i The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. Mode: Live Tab. 8.5: DSP settings for the portable column system 2020-12 | v01 | F.01U.393.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 9 Troubleshooting | en 37 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.
en | Troubleshooting EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 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.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 10 Technical data | en 39 Technical data Frequency response (-3 dB)1: 43 Hz to 20 KHz Frequency range (-10 dB)1: 37 Hz to 20 KHz Maximum SPL2: 127 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.
en | Technical data EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 2 Maximum SPL is measured at 1 m using broadband pink noise at maximum output. 3 Current rating is 1/8 power. Figure 10.1: Frequency response EVOLVE 50M (Live Mode, Music Mode, Speech Mode, and Club Mode) 10.1 Dimensions 157.2 mm [6.2 in] 825 mm [32.5 in] 789 mm [31.1 in] 2045 mm [80.5 in] 470 mm [18.5 in] 930 mm [36.6 in] 530 mm [20.9 in] 121.2 mm [4.8 in] 68 mm [2.7 in] 471 mm [18.54 in] 38.5 mm [1.5 in] 172.0 mm [6.8 in] 27.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 41 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! i Electro-Voice The EVOLVE short pole can be used with EVOLVE 30M, EVOLVE 50 and EVOLVE 50M. User manual 2020-12 | v01 | F.01U.393.
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