Idea EVO88-M User manual

User Manual
Dual-8” Active Line-Array System
EVO88-M

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS AND SAFETY GUIDELINES ........................................................3
WARRANTY........................................................................................................4
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...................................................................4
OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................5
DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................5
DSP/AMP POWER MODULE...........................................................................6
DSP CONTROLS ................................................................................................ 7
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS............................................................................8
MINIMUM ARRAY CURVATURE.......................................................................9
MEDIUM ARRAY CURVATURE....................................................................... 10
MAXIMUM ARRAY CURVATURE .................................................................... 11
RIGGING AND INSTALLATION ....................................................................... 12
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM SUSPENSION PROCEDURE............................ 13
CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE.......................................................................... 14
TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................ 15
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS................................................................................. 15
ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................. 16

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WARNINGS AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
!
• Read this document thoroughly, follow all safety warnings and keep it for future reference.
• The exclamation mark inside a triangle indicates that whatever repairing and component replacement
operations must be done by qualied and authorized personnel.
• No user serviceable parts inside.
• Only use accessories tested and approved by IDEA and supplied by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
• Installations, rigging and suspension operations must be done by qualied personnel.
• This is a Class I device. Do not remove Mains connector ground.
• Only use accessories specied by IDEA, complying with maximum loads specications and following local
safety regulations.
• Read the specications and connection instructions before proceeding to connect the system and use only
cabling supplied or recommended by IDEA. Connection of the system should be done by qualied personnel.
• Professional sound reinforcement systems can deliver high SPL levels that may result in hearing damage. Do
not stand close to the system while in use.
• Loudspeaker produce magnetic eld even while they are not in use or even when disconnected. Do not place
or expose loudspeakers to any device that is sensitive to magnetic elds such as television monitors or data
storage magnetic material.
• Keep the equipment in the safe working temperature range [0º-45º] at all times.
• Disconnect the equipment during lightning storms and when it is not to be used for a long time.
• Do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
• Do not place any objects containing liquids, such as bottles or glasses, on the top of the unit. Do not splash
liquids on the unit.
• Clean with a wet cloth. Do not use solvent-based cleaners.
• Regularly check the loudspeaker housings and accessories for visible signs of wear and tear, and replace
them when necessary.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
• This symbol on the product indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste. Follow local
regulation for recycling of electronic devices.
• IDEA declines any responsibility from misuse that may result in malfunction or damage of the equipment.

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WARRANTY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
I MAS D Electroacústica SL
Constitución 5 – 9, 46009 VALENCIA (Spain)
Declares that: EVO88-M / EVO88-P
Comply with the following EU Directives:
• RoHS (2002/95/CE) Restriction of Hazardous Substances
• LVD (2006/95/CE) Low Voltage Directive
• EMC (2004/108/CE) Electro-Magnetic Compatibility
• WEEE (2002/96/CE) Waste of Electric and Electronic Equipment
• EN 60065: 2002 Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus. Safety requirements.
• EN 55103-1: 1996 Electromagnetic compatibility: Emission
• EN 55103-2: 1996 Electromagnetic compatibility: Immunity
• All IDEA products are guaranteed against any
manufacturing defect for a period of 5 years from
date of purchase for acoustical parts and 2 years
from date of purchase for electronic devices.
• The guarantee excludes damage from incorrect use of
the product.
• Any guarantee repair, replacement and servicing
must be exclusively done by the factory or any of
authorized service centres.
• Do not open or intend to repair the product; otherwise
servicing and replacement will not be applicable for
guarantee repair.
• Return the damaged unit, at shipper’s risk and freight
prepaid, to the nearest service centre with a copy
of the purchase invoice in order to claim guarantee
service or replacement.

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OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION
EVO88 is a multipurpose line-array system that can
serve as a portable or installed FOH solution for medium
to large venues and as ancillary side/down ll for lager
PA systems, with a coherent, natural sound within
the coverage area and superior power delivery in its
category
EVO88-M is an active line-array element that features
a 1,2 kW Class-D Powersoft power module. One unit
of self-powered EVO88-M feeds one passive EVO88-P,
integrating a straightforward active system that
optimises costs, setup and logistics.
The HF assembly mounts a 3” compression driver
and an IDEA proprietary Hi-Q waveguide allowing for
minimum vertical gap between array elements providing
optimum element coupling and reducing artifacts and
DSP adjustments while providing optimum directivity
control. For LMF section, EVO88 mounts dual very high-
performance 8” woofers.

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DSP/AMP POWER MODULE
Mains IN: 32A PowerCON Mains IN connector.
Mains OUT: 32A PowerCON Mains OUT connector.
Signal IN: Balanced audio XLR Input connector
Signal OUT: Balanced audio XLR Output connector
Preset Select: Click to toggle between 4 pre-loaded presets
Activity LEDs: Visual indicators of amp module status
Ready: The unit is active and ready
Signal: Audio signal activity
Temp: Balanced audio XLR Output connector
Limit: Limiter is actvie
Gain Level: Amp gain level knob with 40 intermediate jumps
Active Preset: Visual indicator for active preset number
Array conguration preloaded presets and setups
EVO88-M is feature 1200 W Class-D Powersoft power module
EVO88-M internal DSP feature 4 preloaded presets to t most common internal angulation splay and array
length congurations.
Refere to page 8 of this document for more detailed information about systems conguration and preset
specications.

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EVO88 SYSTEM CABLING SCHEME
The active EVO88-M features
a 1.2 kW Class-D amp and DSP
power module by Powersoft so
one EVO88-M element can power
another EVO88-P in active system, as
shown in the diagram below, with the
dedicated SpeakON NL-4 cable links
included with every EVO88-M
Depending on the scale of the
application, a medium-sized
EVO88-M system can be easily split
into smaller clusters for mobile and
portable solutions.
Passive systems can be congured
as factory ready with turn-key
solutions for TEOd8 driven amps as
well as top-tier third-party platforms
(see www.ideaproaudio.com/evo88-p
for preset availability).
SpeakON NL-4 Link
to EVO88-P
XLR Balanced Audio Link
between active boxes
SpeakON NL-4 Link
to EVO88-P
XLR Balanced Audio Link
between active boxes
XLR Audio Input
PowerCON AC Input
PowerCON
AC Link
between
active boxes
INPUT
LINK
NominalImpedance:
16Ohm
RecommendedAmp Power:
600/1200W
InputSignal
ParallelSignal
NL-4PINOUT
EVO88-P
Suspensionof this productshould
be implemented by qualified
professionalsfollowingsafe rigging
practicesand localregulations.
Refertothe owner's manuals for
rigginginstructions,system
componentsandsuspension
hardwareintendedfor this product.
Designed,engineered
andmanufacturedby IDEA
inCedeira(Galicia)
PRODUCTOF EUROPE
INPUT
LINK
NominalImpedance:
16Ohm
RecommendedAmp Power:
600/1200W
InputSignal
ParallelSignal
NL-4PINOUT
EVO88-P
Suspensionof this productshould
be implemented by qualified
professionalsfollowingsafe rigging
practicesand localregulations.
Refertothe owner's manuals for
rigginginstructions,system
componentsandsuspension
hardwareintendedfor this product.
Designed,engineered
andmanufacturedby IDEA
inCedeira(Galicia)
PRODUCTOF EUROPE

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
Introductory guidelines on Line-Array system congurations
Line-Arrays work because of the interactions of the different transducers in each array element. Some of
these interactions result in negative effects, such as distortion and phase issues, the benets of energy
summing and a degree of vertical directivity control prevail as the advantages of using Line-Array systems.
The IDEA DSP Line-Array settings aim to facilitate a simplied approach to the Line- Array setup and
deployment and focus on two fundamental factors that affect the behavior of the array in terms of directivity
and frequency response linearity.
Array Length
The rst factor is Array Length, which inuences the range of frequencies in which the linearity of the
response of the array is affected by the total distance between the axis of all the transducers aligned in the
vertical plane.
This is specially noticeable in the LF, as the LF woofers, due to their proximity in relation the their band pass,
sum acoustic energy particularly efciently, and require a compensation of the amplitude of the LF signal
from the crossover point with the subwoofers up to different frequency points depending on the number of
elements present in the array.
For this purpose the Settings are grouped in four Array lengths/Element counts: 4 -6, 6-8, 8-12 and 12-16.
Array Curvature
The second key element for the DSP setting of the Arrays is the curvature of the array. Many different
combination of angles can be set by the operators of a Line-Array, optimizing the desired vertical coverage
required for the application.
Users can use EASE FOCUS as a guide to nd the ideal internal splay angles between array elements.
Note that the sum of the internal splay angles and the nominal vertical coverage angles of the array do not
correlate directly and their relation varies with the array length. (see examples)
IDEA DSP settings
IDEA DSP settings operate in 3 categories of averaged Array curvature:
MINIMUM (<30° Recommended Internal Splay Angulation Sum)
MEDIUM (30-60° Recommended Internal Splay Angulation Sum)
MAXIMUM (>60° Recommended Internal Splay Angulation Sum)
EASE FOCUS Prediction Software
EVO88-M Ease Focus GLL les are available for download from the product’s page as well as from the
Downloads repository section.

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MINIMUM ARRAY CURVATURE
<30° Recommended Internal Splay Angulation Sum
<30˚
Average Angle: 1˚
<30˚
Average Angle: 4˚
<30˚
Average Angle: 3˚
<30˚
Average Angle: 2˚
Low internal splay angles result in more “straight” arrays
that concentrate more HF energy on the acoustical axis
of the Array, achieving greater HF energy over greater
distances (improving “throw”) but narrowing down the
usable vertical coverage.
These settings are available for TEOd8 and other External
Standalone DSP processors for IDEA Active Line-Array
systems like EVO88, and included in IDEA System-Amplier
DSP Solutions.
4-6 x EVO88 elements
The example image shows a 4˚ x 5-elements conguration
[Total splay angle sum: 16˚]
6-8 x EVO88 elements
The example image shows a 3˚ x 7-elements conguration
[Total splay angle sum: 18˚]
8-12 x EVO88 elements
The example image shows a 2˚ x 10-elements conguration
[Total splay angle sum: 18˚]
12-16 x EVO88 elements
The example image shows a 1˚ x 14-elements conguration
[Total splay angle sum: 13˚]

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MEDIUM ARRAY CURVATURE
30˚-60˚ Recommended Internal Splay Angulation Sum
30˚ to 60˚
Average Angle: 3˚
30˚ to 60˚
Average Angle: 9˚
30˚ to 60˚
Average Angle: 6˚
30˚ to 60˚
Average Angle: 4˚
This is the most useful level of vertical coverage for the
most typical own Line-Array applications and it will ensure
balanced coverage and SPL within the listening area for the
majority of the applications.
These presets are found as standard in the EVO88-M
integrated DSP and can be directly selected from the back
pannel interface as shown in Section of this document.
4-6 x EVO88 elements
The example image shows a 9˚ x 5-elements conguration
[Total splay angle sum: 36˚]
6-8 x EVO88 elements
The example image shows a 6˚ x 7-elements conguration
[Total splay angle sum: 36˚]
8-12 x EVO88 elements
The example image shows a 4˚ x 10-elements conguration
[Total splay angle sum: 36˚]
12-16 x EVO88 elements
The example image shows a 3˚ x 14-elements conguration
[Total splay angle sum: 39˚]

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MAXIMUM ARRAY CURVATURE
>60˚ Recommended Internal Splay Angulation Sum
> 60˚
Average Angle: 10˚
> 60˚
Average Angle: 9˚
> 60˚
Average Angle: 7˚
> 60˚
Average Angle: 5˚
Larger internal splay angle counts result in greater
curvatures, with wider vertical coverage patterns and lesser
summing of the HF energy. This kind of angling is found in
Arrays with a small box count or in larger arrays that are
ground-stacked or installed close to grandstands in Sport
arenas.
These settings are available for TEOd8 and other External
Standalone DSP processors for IDEA Active Line-Array
systems like EVO88 and included in IDEA System-Amplier
DSP Solutions.
4-6 x EVO88 elements
The example image shows a 10˚ x 5-elements conguration
[Total splay angle sum: 40˚]
6-8 x EVO88 elements
The example image shows a 9˚ x 7-elements conguration
[Total splay angle sum: 54˚]
8-12 x EVO88 elements
The example image shows a 7˚ x 10-elements conguration
[Total splay angle sum: 63˚]
12-16 x EVO88 elements
The example image shows a 5˚ x 14-elements conguration
[Total splay angle sum: 65˚]

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To proceed setting-up the array, release and unlock the
front and back links of the lowest element in the system.
Position and lock the front and back links of the following
element in the array using the spare pins stored in the
dedicated hole labelled as Stow.
And nally lock the desired position with the dedicated pin
stored in the Groundstack/Stow hole. Repeat the operation
for the any other EVO88 element in the system.
RIGGING AND INSTALLATION
BASIC GUIDELINES
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RF-EVO20 Suspensionof this product should be implemented
byqualified professionals following safe rigging
practicesand local regulations.
PRODUCTOF EUROPE
Made in Spain
Designed,engineered and manufactured
byIDEA in Cedeira (Galicia)
Max. Load:
Safety Ratio:
For futher information
scanthe QR code/visit :
ww.ideaproaudio.com/rigging
16xEVO20
or500 kg
12:1 EVO88 Line-Array elements feature an integrated steel rigging
hardware especially designed for ease of set-up and use. Up
to 10 internal angulation options in 1° steps are available and
dedicated stow positions for a precise and quick deployment of
the array.
The following are the basics for array element linking. For a
detailed procedure for different system setups, refer to our
Rigging Guide documentation.

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RECOMMENDED SYSTEM SUSPENSION PROCEDURE
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Set the transport
cart with the EVO88
elements in the desired
position and lock the
wheel for a secure setup.
Set the proper internal
spaly angles of the
EVO88 elements while
still on the transport cart
for a more convenient,
quicker setup operation.
Fit the ying rigging
frame RF-600 to the top
element of EVO88 using
the included locking pins.
Unlock the bottom
EVO88 element from
the transport cart and
proceed to suspend
the system up to a
comfortable position for
next step.
Lift the four top
elements to a level
where the next EVO88
elements in the transport
cart naturally allaign the
already set-up array and
repeat the above steps.

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CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE
8 x EVO88 System 8 x EVO88 Sustem
1 x TEOd8 DSP
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
INPUTA INPUTB INPUTC INPUTD AES/EBUA AES/EBUB
Ch.UP
ItemUP
Menu
Ch.DOWN
ItemDOWN
Exit
Copy Paste
Mute
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
OUTPUT1 OUTPUT2 OUTPUT3 OUTPUT 4 OUTPUT5 OUTPUT6 OUTPUT7 OUTPUT8
Mute
ProfessionalLoudspeakerManagementSystem
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
Clip
Limit
-6dB
Signal
TEOd8
70-cm
PowerCON
Links
AC 32A* 70-cm
XLR
Links
Balanced
audio signal*
140-cm PowerCON
and XLR Links
70-cm
PowerCON
Links
AC 32A*70-cm
XLR
Links
Balanced
audio signal*
140-cm PowerCON
and XLR Links
8 x BASSO36-A

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TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
TECHNICAL DATA
Enclosure design 10˚ Trapezoidal ported cabinet
LF Transducers 2 × 8˝ High performance woofers
HF Transducers 3” Voice coil Compression Driver
Class D Amp Continuous Power 1,2 kW Class-D
DSP 24bit @ 48kHz AD/DA
Advanced limiters and FIR Filters
4 selectable presets
Presets Preset1: 4 array elements
Preset2: 8 array elements
Preset3: 12 array elements
Preset4: 16 array elements
Aiming/Prediction Software EASE FOCUS
SPL (Continuous/Peak) 127/133 dB SPL
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 52 - 23000 Hz
Frequency Range (-3 dB) 72 - 21000 Hz
Coverage 90˚ Horizontal
Audio Signal Connectors
Input
Output
XLR
XLR
AC Connectors 2 x Neutrik® PowerCON
Power Supply Universal, regulated switch mode
Nominal Power Requirements 100 - 240 V 50-60 Hz
Current Consumption 0.81 A
Cabinet Construction 15/18 mm Plywood with Aquaforce nish
Rigging Hardware High-resistance, coated steel integrated 4-point rigging hardware
10 angulation points (0˚-10˚ internal splay angles in 1˚steps)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 630 x 223 x 495 mm
(24,8 x 8,8 x 19,5 inch)
Weight 35,5 kg (78,2 lbs)
Accessories 1 x Neutrik® XLR - XLR balanced audio 70-cm link cable (included)
1 x Neutrik® SpeakON NL-4 70-cm link cable (included)
1 x Neutrik® PowerCON - PowerCON 70-cm link cable (included)
Rigging frame (RF-600)
Transport cart for 4 units (CART_EVO88)
Cover for 4 units (COVER_EVO88)
630 mm
INPUT
LINK
NominalImpedance:
16Ohm
RecommendedAmp Power:
600/1200W
InputSignal
ParallelSignal
NL-4PINOUT
EVO88-P
Suspensionof thisproduct should
beimplementedby qualified
professionalsfollowingsafe rigging
practicesand local regulations.
Refertothe ow ner'smanualsfor
rigginginstructions,system
componentsandsuspension
hardwareintended forthis product.
Designed,engineered
andmanufacturedby IDEA
inCedeira (Galicia)
PRODUCTOF EUROPE
495 mm
223 mm

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ACCESSORIES
RF-600 is a dedicated rigging frame allows for quick, easy
and secure deployment of EVO88 arrays in own setups. The
rigging frame has been design to seamlessly t and lock with
EVO88 integrated rigging hardware.
Dimmensions: 90 x 653 x 628 mm
Net Weight: 21.5 Kg
Max. Load: 6 x EVO88
Safety Ratio12:1
CRT-EVO88 can store and transport up to 4xEVO88
elements. The bottom box is safely locked to an integrated
rigging structure that allows for safe operation.
Dimmensions: 700 x 700 x 250 mm (wheels included)
Net Weight: 16 Kg
Max. Elements: 4 x EVO88
COV-EVO88 can store and transport up to 4xEVO88 elements
and the RF-EVO88 rigging frame. The bottom box is safely
locked to the rigging structure of CRT-EVO88 transport cart
that allows for safe operation.
Dimmensions: 730 x 730 x 1200 mm
Net Weight: 2 Kg
Max. Elements: 4 x EVO88

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