EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker en Installation 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 5 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 System features 12 3.2 Quick setup 13 4 Installation 14 5 Amplifier DSP 15 5.1 Amplifier DSP controls 15 5.2 System status 17 5.
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 Notice! This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 1.3 Safety | en 7 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. This can happen on hot days when the loudspeaker is in direct sunlight.
en | Safety 1.5 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 Installation manual 2019-08 | 01 |
en | Short information 2 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 2 Power cords 1 Carrying bag 1 Installation manual 1 Warranty card 1 Safety manual 11 Tab. 2.2: 2.
en | Description 3 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. The EVOLVE portable column loudspeaker is a new entry and form factor in the Electro-Voice portable sound portfolio.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker – Description | en 13 QuickSmartDSP provides best-in-class processing via EV's signature single-knob user interface with LCD. Easy setup via four presets (Music, Live, Speech, Club), multi-band EQ (low, mid, high), five user-programmable presets (Store and Recall settings), output delay, phantom power, visual monitoring of limiter status, input level control and meters, and master volume control to optimize gain structure. 3.
en | Installation 4 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Installation Assembling the loudspeaker system Caution! ! Do not attempt to move this loudspeaker system when it is fully assembled. You may damage the system or cause personal injury. 1. Assemble the pole by connecting the two sections together. The pole has magnets (A) at each end. The pole can be inserted on either end. A A 2. Place the column array loudspeaker on top of the subwoofer pole. 3.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 5 Amplifier DSP 5.1 Amplifier DSP controls 15 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 4 5 3 7 1. LCD – DSP control and monitoring interface. 2. MASTER VOL – Adjusts the sound level.
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker connection to a high impedance instrument output via a TS plug. Stereo INPUT 5/6 for connection of stereo line level signals. Connection is made using either two XLR-type, RCA, or a single 1/8th inch stereo connector. Input 7/8 is reserved for stereo Bluetooth audio connection. 4. INPUT Selection Buttons - Selects channels INPUT 1 through INPUT 7/8 for channel DSP settings and individual level settings. 5.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 5.2 Amplifier DSP | en 17 System status Normal 5 67 1 8 2 3 4 Figure 5.1: Normal system status home screen with Bluetooth® status 1. LEVEL – 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.
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker LIMIT LIMIT protects the loudspeaker from short-term peaks which can cause distortion. When LIMIT is shown small on the screen, the limiter is active but keeps distortion under control. The large LIMIT indicates the sound is negatively affected. Reducing the output volume (MASTER VOL) is strongly recommended when the large limit indication is shown. 5.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 19 EFFECTS 50-99 Output Bus 25% (Default) [0%:1%:100%] MIX OUT L + R (Default) R LED OFF ON (Default) LIMIT CONTROL APP INPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 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 BLUETOOTH CONTROL APP STREAMING OFF (Default) OFF OFF (Default) ON PAIRING RESET RESET ARE YOU SURE? NO (Default) YES INF
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker EXIT menu The Exit menu is used to return to the home screen. Notice! The display returns to the home screen after two minutes of inactivity. MODE menu The Mode menu is used to configure the type of sound the subwoofer delivers. – MUSIC – is used for recorded music playback and electronic dance music applications. (Default) – LIVE – is used for live sound applications. – SPEECH – is used for spoken word applications.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 21 The default is ON. LCD DIM Menu The LCD Dim menu is used to dim the display when the display is idle for 30 seconds. Available options for this selection are: ON or OFF. The default is ON. BRIGHT Menu The Bright menu is used to determine the brightness of the LCD. The range is 1 to 10. The default is five (5). CONTRAST menu The Contrast menu is used to increase or decrease the visibility of the LCD screen. The range is 1 to 10. The default is five.
en | Amplifier DSP EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker BLUETOOTH The Bluetooth menu options are CONTROL APP and STREAMING. CONTROL APP menu The Control App menu is used to enable the QuickSmart Mobile wireless control and monitoring application. Available options for this selection are: ON or OFF. The default is OFF. Notice! Bluetooth® is available in select countries. Contact your nearest Electro-Voice dealer or Electro-Voice distributor for more information.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Amplifier DSP | en 23 Resetting the system To reset the system to original factory settings, do the following: 1. From the DSP menu, select RESET. The "RESET ALL SETTINGS?" validation message appears. 2. Select YES. The system is reset to the original factory settings. Notice! The reset menu item is used to revert the loudspeaker to the original factory default settings. All user settings will be deleted.
en | Pairing the QuickSmart Mobile application 6 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 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.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Recommended configurations | en 7 Recommended configurations 7.1 Stereo pair of EVOLVE systems 25 L R R Right L Left Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. Mode: Music MIX-OUT: R Tab. 7.
en | Recommended configurations 7.2 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Solo musician performance B A A Guitar, conga drum, etc. B Microphone Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. Mode: Live Tab. 7.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 8 Mixer operation 8.1 Mono input Mixer operation | en 27 GAIN control Rotary control for adjusting a MIC/LINE input’s sensitivity. These controls let you optimally adjust the incoming signals to the mixer’s internal operation level. Slight adjustments can offer the benefits of an improved S/N-ratio and provides you with the full bandwidth of the EVOLVE’s outstanding sound capabilities.
en | Mixer operation EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker PK indicator The peak indicator plays a key role when setting input levels. The PK (peak) LED on the EVOLVE provides a visual indication of the risk of distortion before you hear it through the connected speaker systems. The peak indicator checks the signal level pre and post of the channel’s VOLUME control and indicates the maximum of both levels.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Mixer operation | en 29 Please monitor the PK LED in the FX channels. The indicator should only light up briefly at the occurrence of high signal peaks. If the indicator is constantly lit, you should lower the send levels of those channels where the program peaks occur. For further information, please read the paragraphs about the FX unit. AUX control The AUX control is primarily meant for establishing an independent mix, e.g. for monitor or a second room/zone.
en | Mixer operation 5. EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Play the sound source connected to the desired input channel and adjust the desired amount of the FX signal, using the FX controls of this input channel. Repeat this step for all input channels that you want to include in your effect mix. 6. Monitor the PK LED so that it only lights up from time to time during signal peaks. When clipping occurs, reduce the channels FX control level. 7.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Mixer operation | en 31 Notice! Effect of MIC PROCESSING The AUX-Bus signal is only affected by MUTE, so COMPRESSOR or TALK OVER have no effect on the AUX-Bus signal. COMPRESSOR Engage the COMPRESSOR switch to activate the integrated compressor. The compressor reduces the dynamic range of audio signals. Once the signal exceeds a certain threshold, the signal gets compressed, i.e. major input level changes result in minor output level changes.
en | Mixer operation EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Icon Description DLY The delay of the channel is activated. MAS. A PRE or MAX. A POST Indicates the AUX Mode setting of the AUX channel. Equalizer control icon The hardware equalizer controls are used to edit the equalizer settings of this channel. EQ The equalizer setting of the channel is not set to flat. LIM The threshold of the output limiter has been edited. Speaker icon Indicates the Amp Routing.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Menu item Mixer operation | en Subitems/parameter range 33 Description (default setting in bold) – COMPRESSOR TYPE: 2:1 Ratio, 4:1 Ratio, Limiter, Uplift Soft – COMPRESSOR ATTACK: 1-1000 ms – COMPRESSOR RELEASE: 50-10000 ms – COMPRESSOR MAKEUP GAIN: 0 - +6 dB – – – TALK OVER PRESET: The talk over settings allow Announcer, Singer, adjusting the microphone Instructor, Presenter processing to your application.
en | Mixer operation Menu item EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Subitems/parameter range Description (default setting in bold) affected by the MASTER A control’s setting. When MASTER B is set to Post, the audio signal is tapped post MASTER A volume control and therefore affected by the MASTER A control’s setting. This mode is mainly used for subwoofers or delay lines. When MASTER B is set to Stereo, the MASTER B L/R signal is not changed and outputted in stereo.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Menu item Mixer operation | en Subitems/parameter range 35 Description (default setting in bold) – Factory Reset Pressing the MENU/ENTER rotary encoder opens a “Reset all settings?” safety dialog box. Select YES to reset the EVOLVE column speaker to its factory settings. Select NO to return to the DEVICE SETUP menu. If the device is locked a factory reset is not possible.
en | Mixer operation Indicator EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Description should first check whether the ventilation slots are blocked. Another cause could be that you have connected more than two 8 Ω speaker systems per power output in low-Z mode. Please also disconnect the speakON or Euroblock connectors and check the speaker cables for short circuits. Tab. 8.
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, 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 levels at the mixing produces structure console or input source. If the microphone is acoustic connected directly to the speaker, reduce the feedback when input level on the speaker. Positioning the input level is microphone close to the sound source amplified increases gain-before-feedback. See problem 6.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 10 Technical data | en 39 Technical data Frequency response (-3 dB)1: 43 Hz-20 KHz Frequency range (-10 dB)1: 37 Hz-20 KHz Maximum SPL2: 122 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: 6x XLR/TRS combo jack Input 1x 3.
en | Technical data 10.1 EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Dimensions 102 mm [4.0 in] 7 mm [0.3 in] 789 mm [31.1 in] 930 mm [36.6 in] 492 mm [19.4 in] 825 mm [32.5 in] 471 mm [18.54 in] 345 mm [13.58 in] 530.0 mm [20.9 in] 172.0 mm [6.8 in] 157.2 mm [6.2 in] 121.2 mm [4.8 in] 108.7 mm [4.3 in] 68 mm [2.7 in] 121.2 mm [4.8 in] 470 mm [18.5 in] 102.4 mm [4.0 in] 102 mm [4.0 in] 38.5 mm [1.5 in] 29.7 mm [1.2 in] 55 mm [2.2 in] 37.9 mm [1.5 in] 48.5 mm [1.9 in] Figure 10.
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker 10.2 Technical data | en 41 Frequency response Figure 10.
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