Based on its successful EVOLVE 50, Electro-Voice has announced the new smaller and lighter EVOLVE 30M portable column loudspeaker, just in time for the NAMM 2020 show. Whether running sound at solo shows, clubs, and coffee shops, or serving up a fresh mix for small ensembles, performing groups, or presentations, the EVOLVE 30M makes it easy to get good tone, reach your audience, and move to the next gig.
Like the EVOLVE 50, the EVOLVE 30M features a 1000W Class-D amplifier pushing 500W to the sub and 500W to the column array. However, whereas the EVOLVE 50 has a 12" woofer and eight 3.5" drivers, the EVOLVE 30M sports a 10" woofer and six 2.8" drivers to allow for a more compact form factor. Custom-designed waveguides ensure that the EVOLVE 30M still achieves 120 degrees of horizontal coverage for room-filling sound.
The mixer section of the EVOLVE 30M brings about some significant changes that will appeal to a plethora of users. With its 8-channel mixer, the EVOLVE 30M can accommodate dynamic or condenser microphones, an electric guitar/bass, a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone/tablet, and line-level sources such as keyboards, drum machines, DJ mixers, and non-Bluetooth mobile devices. To be more specific, channels 1-3 have XLR-1/4" combo mic/line inputs, channel 4 offers an XLR-1/4" mic/line jack and a 1/4" Hi-Z input, channels 5-6 are fed by XLR-1/4", RCA, or 3.5mm stereo inputs, and channels 7-8 serve as the Bluetooth input.
Making your mix is as easy as selecting a channel and pressing the master volume encoder to open the DSP menu, which provides access to extensive controls such as system delay, level, EQ (3-band for the inputs and 7-band graphic for the outputs), compression, low-cut filtering, sound presets, and effects—30 patches including chorus, delay, flanger, and reverb. You can even save up to five configurations of custom settings for painless recall of your preferred setups for different venues.
Balanced XLR sockets are utilized for the main mix output and the aux output, which can be sourced from the main mix or an independent audio mix of inputs 1-8. Next to the XLR jacks, there’s a dedicated 1/4" footswitch jack that enables hands-free on/off switching of the DSP via a foot pedal (available separately).
To make operation even more convenient, download the Electro-Voice QuickSmart mobile app to enjoy comprehensive control of not just one, but up to six EVOLVE 30M systems, directly from your mobile device. The fully programmable QuickSmart app empowers you with wireless access to your EVOLVE 30M’s configuration, mixing parameters, and system functions through Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE).
The EVOLVE 30M is available in black or white, and you can snag accessories like a case, soft cover, and replacement poles if need be. Stop by the B&H SuperStore or visit our website to learn more, and consider making the EVOLVE 30M the cornerstone of your portable sound system!
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