
EVOLVE Portable Column Loudspeaker Description | en 11
Electro-Voice User manual 2020-12 | v01 | F.01U.393.750
3 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.
Designed to deliver a step up in sound quality and set a new performance standard for
compact column speaker systems - EVOLVE 50M is perfect for solo musicians, small groups,
mobile entertainers and smaller venues that need an easy-to-use, highly portable and
lightweight system with extraordinary coverage and output for its size. EVOLVE 50M comes
ready to go with speaker array, symmetrical aluminum pole connectors with internal wire
assembly and magnetically assisted latching, subwoofer, and included pole/array carry case -
all designed to pack up compactly, set up and tear down quickly, look great on stage, and
withstand real-world wear and tear.
Professional-grade EV-engineered components and build quality - The full-range column array
and its eight 3.5” neodymium drivers provide room-filling ultra-wide 120° coverage via custom-
designed waveguides; array-formed 40° asymmetrical vertical coverage ensures acoustic
output is directed towards both sitting and standing audience members. The array enclosure
is constructed from a durable composite material and incorporates an ergonomic aluminum
handle. Four tuning ports are located on the rear of the enclosure for acoustic optimization. A
12” subwoofer is housed in a 15 mm wood enclosure with a high-efficiency laminar-flow vent
design, for enhanced rigidity and acoustical performance. The Class-D amplifier provides up to
1000 W of output power. The speakers are protected by a black powder-coated 18 ga. steel
grille. Combined, these components generate a genuinely stunning performance to size ratio -
an elegant form factor that looks as good as it sounds.
The most extensive feature set in its class - The EVOLVE 50M has an integrated full-function
and fully programmable eight-channel digital mixer with multiple inputs (4x XLR/TRS combo
line/mic inputs, 1x XLR/TRS stereo line input, 1x RCA, 1x 3.5 mm stereo, 1x Hi-Z instrument
input, wireless Bluetooth® Audio Input), and professional-grade preamps and mixer functions -
all designed in collaboration with the world-class mixer engineering team at Electro-Voice’s
sibling brand Dynacord. For the performing musician, Hi-Z and foot switch inputs are included
for flexible system configuration, and a range of onboard studio-quality effects (30 presets,
including chorus, delay, flange and reverb, via two FX channels) add myriad options for
finessing your sound. This reduces set-up time - and on-stage clutter - by minimizing the need
for external equipment such as a mixer and effects pedals, which also makes loading in and
out of the venue quicker. High-resolution, low-latency Bluetooth®* streaming ensures
exceptional results for music playback or accompaniment.
EVOLVE 50M features class exclusive QuickSmart Link technology. Quicksmart Link allows
users to easily create a digital audio and control link between two EVOLVE 50M systems using
a common network cable. When connected, both EVOLVE 50M systems auto configure to
allow use of both mixer inputs, and sync stereo output mix and system controls.
The next-generation Electro-Voice QuickSmart Mobile application utilizes Bluetooth® Low
Energy (BTLE) technology for the wireless configuration, control, mixing and monitoring of all
parameters of up to six EVOLVE 50M systems simultaneously, and is fully programmable. The
full-function GUI allows intuitive control of all system functions from your mobile device.
EVOLVE 50M offers simple or sophisticated operation according to your application, making
great sound easy for users of all levels.
EV’s industry-leading QuickSmart DSP interface - Allowing intuitive navigation of system
parameters via an LCD with single-knob control - as well as multiple options for signal routing
and inputs. Setup is simple via four presets (Music, Live, Speech, Club), three-band system