• Electro-Voice launches the EVOLVE 50M column loudspeaker system

    Electro-Voice is expanding its EVOLVE series with the launch of the EVOLVE 50M column loudspeaker system. The EVOLVE 50M features Electro-Voice’s new QuickSmart Link digital audio and control technology, an onboard mixer, DSP and effects. The EVOLVE 50M is targeted at application such as bands/musicians, AV rental companies and DJs.

    Available in black or white finishes, the EVOLVE 50M uses eight 3.5” neodymium drivers that provide 120° horiiontal coverage via proprietary waveguides and 40° asymmetrical vertical coverage. The array enclosure is constructed from a composite material and incorporates an ergonomic aluminum handle. A 12” subwoofer is housed in a 15 mm wood enclosure with a laminar-flow vent design. The array and sub are connected via an aluminum pole with internal wiring and magnetically assisted latching. The speakers are protected by a black powder-coated 18-gauge steel grille, and an array/pole carry case is included. A Class-D amplifier provides up to 1000 W of power.

    The EVOLVE 50M’s “M” designation refers to its integrated eight-channel digital mixer. Developed in collaboration with Electro-Voice’s sibling brand Dynacord, the mixer has multiple inputs (4x XLR/TRS combo mic/line inputs, 1x XLR/TRS combo stereo line input, 1x RCA, 1x 3.5 mm stereo, 1x Hi-Z instrument input) with reportedly professional-grade preamps and mix functions. Bluetooth streaming is also available. Independent channel aux sends as well as a range of effects (30 presets, including chorus, delay, flange and reverb, via two FX channels).

    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. Systems are linked together via an Ethernet cable to create an uncompressed digital audio/control connection, pairing both systems to a single mobile device via the QuickSmart Mobile app (available via the Apple App Store and on Google Play), and getting mix control of both systems. For applications requiring fewer inputs, but still requiring a mixer and stereo output, the EVOLVE 50M can be matched with an EVOLVE 50 via the MIX OUT XLR connector.

    The EVOLVE 50M’s control panel features Electro-Voice’s QuickSmart DSP, which allows the navigation and adjustment of all audio, effects and mix functions via an LCD with single-knob control or via the QuickSmart Mobile app, as well as multiple options for signal routing and inputs. Functions include four presets (Music, Live, Speech, Club), three-band system 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 a master volume control.


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