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The Evolve 50 column speaker system from Electro-Voice offers a compact PA system solution that is easy to transport and can be set up quickly, and has been on the market since 2017. Despite having small dimensions and weighing just 26kg, the system delivers a total power output of 1000W and, additionally, is equipped with an integrated mixer. A wide range of connection options, including high-performance Bluetooth streaming, complete the picture. The Evolve 50 can be operated via its single-button controller and gain level inputs or, alternatively, via the QuickSmart app, which is available free of charge for both Android and iOS and allows systems of up to six speakers to be operated simultaneously.
The 12” subwoofer and its eight 3.5” tweeters in array deliver a uniform frequency response between 43Hz and 20.000Hz (at -3dB). The Evolve 50 is thus ready for a wide range of PA applications and, thanks to its four presets, can be quickly and easily adapted to a wide variety of settings. Alongside a linear “Live Mode” for solo artists and small bands, two presets are customized for playing back recorded music and a further mode is ideally suited to the amplification of speech. Users wishing to go into more detail can further shape the sound to suit local conditions thanks to the integrated EQ, and can also save their settings.
The Evolve 50’s light weight, the speed with which it can be set up, and the wide coverage angle of 120° x 40° it provides all contribute to making it a flexible, compact PA system that is ideal for small bands, DJs, and even schools and other organisations. The four operating modes, the integrated mixer featuring two microphone preamp inputs with optional +15V phantom power to allow the use of condenser microphones, and Bluetooth streaming provide a complete package which will eliminate the need for additional equipment in many situations. Since more complex PA installations often involve synchronization issues which need to be compensated for, Electro-Voice has equipped the Evolve 50 with an integrated delay of up to 100ms.
Electro-Voice was founded in 1927 and has been dedicated to building sound reinforcement systems and microphones since the 1930s. The firm, originally based in Indiana, USA, is considered one of the industry pioneers and has developed many new technologies still in use today. For example, their hum-cancelling coil was not only a milestone for microphone construction, but also was at the origin of the humbucker pickups still used in many guitars. In the long history of the company, Electro-Voice has constantly expanded its offer and today sells a wide range of products for sound reinforcement tasks from entry to professional levels.
The Electro-Voice Evolve 50’s transportability and understated design, combined with all the features described above, make this a flexible system that is adaptable to a wide range of situations – such as those that might be faced by small PA rental companies, for example. Every need can thus be fulfilled: From the simple amplification of speech through to discreet background music (which, incidentally, can be played wirelessly via the Bluetooth streaming function) and providing the right soundtrack for the dancefloor. With the app, all the speakers in a system can be immediately set to best suit the occasion, and everything is ready to go in a few clicks. Electro-Voice also offers additional accessories to further expand the Evolve 50 column speaker system’s functionality, which include a shorter line pole and a transport case with wheels.