Electro-Voice Evolve 30M Portable Powered Column System

The EVOLVE 30M is designed to deliver a significant step up in all-around performance for a column system in its size/price category. It includes an eight-channel digital mixer, studio-quality onboard effects, and remote control of all audio, effects and mix functions via the next-generation Electro-Voice QuickSmart Mobile application (available via the Apple Store and on Google Play).

The system includes a speaker array, a two-piece pole connector, an array and pole backpack carry case, and a powered subwoofer – all made to pack up and assemble quickly, look great on stage, and withstand real-world wear and tear.

All this makes it an outstanding choice for solo musicians/performers and smaller musical groups and venues – or any application that needs an easy-to-use, highly portable and lightweight system with extraordinary connectivity, control, coverage and output relative to its footprint.

For events such as weddings, the mixer allows the same system to support the various mics and inputs required for participants, musicians, and background music during the day, all with plenty of power to fill the dance floor for a DJ set or live performance in the evening.

The full-range column array and its six lightweight 2.8” neodymium drivers provide ultra-wide 120° coverage via proprietary 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. It is acoustically optimized using four tuning ports hidden out of sight on the rear of the enclosure.

A 10” subwoofer is housed in a 15 mm wood enclosure with a high-efficiency laminar-flow vent design, for enhanced rigidity and acoustical performance. The array and sub are connected via a two-piece symmetrical aluminum pole with internal wiring and magnetically assisted latching. An advanced Class-D amplifier provides up to 1000 W of power: 500 W to the subwoofer and 500 W to the column array.

Industry-leading QuickSmart DSP – optimize every detail of your sound via the control panel or via the app from across the room
QuickSmart DSP allows navigation of system parameters via an LCD with single-knob control, as well as multiple options for signal routing and inputs. Functions include four presets (Music, Live, Speech, Club), three-band system EQ (low, mid, high), seven-band graphic EQ (in Mixer mode), five user-programmable presets (Store and Recall settings), phantom power, visual monitoring of limiter status, input level control and meters, and a master volume control to optimize gain structure.

Mix your show like a pro – powerful onboard mixer gives you best-in-class connectivity and control
Developed in collaboration with the world-class audio electronics engineering team at EV’s sibling brand Dynacord, the integrated fully featured, fully configurable digital mixer has multiple inputs The mixer can be controlled via the QuickSmart Mobile app or via the single-knob/LCD interface.

Independent channel aux sends and 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 fine-tuning. Along with the built-in mixer, these help to reduce setup time — and on-stage clutter — by minimizing the need for external effects pedals and processors. The onboard effects can be controlled via the QuickSmart Mobile app or via the single-knob/LCD interface. High-resolution, low-latency Bluetooth* streaming ensures excellent results for music playback or accompaniment.

Tried and tested in store this system gives you great sound with loads of features to suit every user and audience.
For more information take a look at our quick overview video we took in store comparing both the Evolve 30m and Evolve 50

Specs

Frequency response (-3 dB)1
51 Hz to 20 KHz
Frequency range (-10 dB)1
45 Hz to 20 KHz
Maximum SPL2
123 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
4x XLR/TRS Combo Jack Line / Mic Input
1x 1/4″ TRS HI-Z input
2x XLR/TRS Combo Jack for Stereo Line Input
1x Stereo RCA Input
1x 3.5 mm Stereo Input
1x Wireless Stereo Bluetooth® Audio Input
1x 1/4″ Foot Switch Input
1x XLR MIX OUT Output
1x XLR AUX OUT Output
Enclosure
Sub: 15 mm plywood
Column: Composite
Pole: Aluminum

Dimensions (HxWxD): mm (in)
Sub: 448 x 332 x 432 (17.6 x 13.1 x 17)
Column: 620 x 95 x 157 (24.4 x 3.7 x 6.2)
Pole (2 pcs): 600 x 48 x 55 (23.6 x 1.9 x 2.2)
Net weight
Sub: 34.9 lb (15.8 kg)
Column: 6.0 lb (2.7 kg)
Pole (2 pcs): 3.1 lb (1.4 kg)
Bag for column and pole: 1.9 (0.85 kg)
Shipping weight
53.4 lb (24.2 kg)

Power consumption3
100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1.5-0.6 A