EV Evolve 50M Powered Column System with Bag Electro-Voice

The Electro-Voice EVOLVE 50M is a powerful and highly versatile portable column array loudspeaker system, representing a step up in performance and features from the EVOLVE 30M. It's designed for professional musicians, bands, mobile DJs, AV rental companies, and any application demanding high-fidelity sound, wide coverage, and an integrated, comprehensive mixing solution for small to medium-large venues.

The "M" in "50M" again signifies its integrated 8-channel digital mixer with onboard effects, making it a truly all-in-one PA system.

Here's a detailed breakdown of its key features:

System Components & Design:

• Column Array Speaker: Features eight lightweight 3.5-inch neodymium drivers. This larger number of drivers (compared to the 30M's six 2.8-inch drivers) allows for a longer column, which translates to better vertical pattern control and a more focused sound over distance.

  • Coverage: Provides an ultra-wide 120 horizontal coverage via proprietary waveguides, ensuring sound is distributed evenly across the audience. The 40 asymmetrical vertical coverage ensures acoustic output is directed towards both sitting and standing audience members.

• 12-inch Powered Subwoofer: Houses a larger 12-inch low-frequency driver (compared to the 30M's 10-inch) in a 15mm wood enclosure with a high-efficiency laminar-flow vent design. This delivers deeper, more powerful, and punchier bass response, ideal for music playback and instruments.

• Two-piece Aluminum Pole: Connects the column array to the subwoofer. It features internal wiring and magnetically assisted latching for quick, secure, and cable-free setup between the array and sub.

• Amplification: Powered by an advanced Class-D amplifier, delivering a total of 1000 Watts of peak power (500W to the subwoofer, 500W to the column array). While the total wattage is similar to the 30M, the larger drivers and components allow for higher maximum SPL and more impactful sound.

• Maximum SPL: Achieves a maximum peak SPL of 127 dB, making it capable of delivering significant volume for various performance needs.

• Portability: Despite its power, the system is designed for single-trip portability. The total weight is around 57.75 lbs. It includes a carry case for the column array and pole.

Integrated 8-Channel Digital Mixer (Dynacord Collaboration):

• This is a cornerstone feature, providing extensive input and mixing capabilities directly within the subwoofer.

• Inputs:

  • 4 x XLR/TRS combo mic/line inputs (with professional-grade preamps and phantom power for condenser microphones).

  • 2 x XLR/TRS combo stereo line inputs.

  • 1 x 1/4" TS Hi-Z instrument input (perfect for direct connection of guitars or other instruments).

  • 1 x stereo RCA input.

  • 1 x 3.5 mm stereo auxiliary input.

  • 1 x wireless stereo Bluetooth audio input (for streaming music, backing tracks, or intermission music).

  • 1 x 1/4" footswitch input (for effects bypass, etc.).

• Outputs: 1 x XLR MIX OUT output (for linking to another PA system or recording) and 1 x XLR AUX OUT output (for a separate monitor mix or sending a post-fader mix).

• Onboard Effects: Features two independent FX engines with 30 studio-quality presets, including various reverbs, delays, chorus, flanger, and echo. These effects can be assigned per channel and are customizable.

• Channel Control: Offers 3-band EQ per channel, one-knob compression, and independent channel gain controls.

• Mixer Modes: Includes four factory presets (Music, Live, Speech, Club), a powerful seven-band graphic EQ on the main and aux outputs for detailed sound shaping, and five user-programmable presets to save and recall favorite settings.

QuickSmart DSP & QuickSmart Mobile App:

• Advanced DSP: The powerful Digital Signal Processor provides comprehensive control over all system parameters via an intuitive LCD screen with a single-knob control located on the subwoofer.

• QuickSmart Mobile App: A fully configurable mobile application (available for iOS and Android) enables wireless remote control of all audio, effects, and mix functions via Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE). This allows for adjustments from anywhere in the venue, hearing the sound as the audience does.

• QuickSmart Link Technology: A significant enhancement for the 50M. This technology allows you to connect two EVOLVE 50M systems together via a single Ethernet cable. This creates an uncompressed digital audio and control connection, effectively doubling your mic/line inputs and allowing you to mix the entire band via a single QuickSmart Mobile app instance, simplifying setups for larger ensembles or gigs requiring more inputs.

Sound Quality:

• The EVOLVE 50M is renowned for its exceptional sound quality. The combination of the larger subwoofer and the extended column array provides a full, articulate, and powerful sound with deep bass, clear mid-range, and smooth highs. It delivers excellent vocal intelligibility and rich instrument reproduction, capable of filling medium-sized venues with professional-grade sound.

The Electro-Voice EVOLVE 50M is a professional-grade, all-in-one column PA system that delivers impressive power, comprehensive mixing capabilities, and superb sound quality in a highly portable package. It's an ideal solution for a wide range of live sound applications where ease of setup, powerful performance, and integrated control are paramount.