ELECTRO-VOICE EVOLVE90-SB (01) PDF MANUAL

To completely disconnect AC power from this apparatus, the power supply cord must be unplugged.

Consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

To assemble the loudspeaker system, do the following:

1. Place the subwoofer on a level and stable surface.
2. Insert the pole into the subwoofer base. The pole has magnets (A) at each end.
3. Place the column array loudspeaker system on top of the subwoofer pole.
4. The column array loudspeaker system set up is complete.

Prior to pairing the EV QuickSmart Mobile app with Electro-Voice loudspeakers:

1. Ensure that Bluetooth® is enabled on the smartphone or tablet.
2. Ensure that pairing mode is enabled on the loudspeaker.

To place the loudspeaker in pairing mode for both control and streaming:

1. Press and hold INPUT 7/8 until Pairing Mode On and the 4-digit ID is shown on the LCD.
2. Pairing mode can be enabled through the LCD menu for control and streaming separately. The loudspeaker remains in control pairing mode for about 2 minutes. If control pairing fails, repeat this step.
3. Navigate to your mobile device’s Bluetooth® settings menu, find the EVOLVE loudspeaker with the matching 4-digit ID and ensure you are paired to the loudspeaker. This will pair the mobile device to the EVOLVE loudspeaker for audio streaming.
4. Continue to the next step to pair for control.

First time pairing

1. Open the EV QuickSmart Mobile app.
2. Select your Speakers is displayed on the screen. The EV QuickSmart Mobile app is looking for available Bluetooth® enabled Electro-Voice loudspeakers. The available loudspeakers are displayed on the screen.
3. Tap the loudspeaker you want to pair with the app. The selected loudspeaker will have a line under it acknowledging it is selected.
4. Repeat the previous step until all of the required loudspeakers are selected.
5. Tap the CONNECT button.
6. The app connects with the selected loudspeaker. You will get a message from iOS/iPadOS/Android about pairing for each device which has to be accepted.
7. Tap PAIR on the device to accept pairing to the loudspeakers.
The app can connect to up to six loudspeakers.

To pair additional loudspeakers with the EV QuickSmart Mobile app:

1. Tap the EV QuickSmart Mobile app icon.
2. Select your Speakers is displayed on the screen. The EV QuickSmart Mobile app is looking for available Bluetooth® enabled Electro-Voice loudspeakers. The available loudspeakers are displayed on the screen.
3. Tap the loudspeaker you want to pair with the app. The selected loudspeaker will have a line under it acknowledging it is selected.
4. Repeat the previous step until all of the required loudspeakers are selected.
5. Tap the CONNECT button.
The app connects with the required loudspeaker. The app can connect to up to six loudspeakers.

To set up the loudspeaker:

1. Connect the AC power cord from a grounded receptacle to the MAINS IN.
2. Switch power to ON.
3. Adjust the volume (VOL) to 0 dB using the MASTER VOLUME knob.
4. Press the input selection soft key to select the input channel. The soft key will illuminate once selected.
5. Use the MASTER VOLUME knob to adjust INPUT LEVEL to MUTE.
6. Connect an audio source using appropriate XLR, TRS, or RCA (cinch) cables. Ensure audio source is mute or at a low level before making connection. After connection is made, increase the source’s output to a reasonable level.
7. Adjust the INPUT LEVEL until the signal peaks are just below maximum level or the required output is achieved. If PEAK (PK) is indicated, turn the level down until the PEAK indication disappears.
8. Press the input selection soft key again to exit the channel menu.
9. Using the MASTER VOLUME knob, adjust the volume (VOL) until you get the required output from the loudspeaker.

To access the DSP control menu:

1. Push the MASTER VOLUME knob. The DSP control menu appears.
2. Using the MASTER VOLUME knob, scroll through the menu items.
3. Push the MASTER VOLUME knob to select the menu item you want to modify. The focus moves to the parameters on the right side of the DSP control menu.
4. Using the MASTER VOLUME knob, scroll through the parameters.
5. Push the MASTER VOLUME knob to confirm the selected parameter. The setting is saved. The focus returns to the menu items on the left side of the DSP control menu.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to modify additional DSP and system settings.
7. Select EXIT to return to the home screen.

To control the mixer channels:

1. Press the input selection soft key to select the input channel. The softkey will illuminate once selected.
2. Use the MASTER VOLUME knob to adjust the level.
3. Press the MASTER VOLUME knob to enter the input channel’s DSP control menu.
4. Press the input selection soft key again to deselect the input channel for control. The soft key will no longer be illuminated.

To adjust the incoming sound:

• Set all EQ controls to 0 dB or FLAT.
• Avoid setting the EQ controls to extreme positions.
• Use natural reproduction as a starting point.
• Rely on your musically trained ear.

To achieve a good signal input level:

1. Set the volume (VOL) to MUTE using the MASTER VOLUME knob.
2. Press the input selection soft key and use the MASTER VOLUME knob to set the INPUT LEVEL to MUTE.
3. Connect the sound source (microphone, instrument, etc) to the selected input.
4. Start the sound source at the highest volume level to be expected. Sing or speak as loudly as possible directly (close up) into the microphone.
5. While playing the sound source or singing into the microphone: Increase the INPUT LEVEL by selecting the input channel using the input selection soft key and using the MASTER VOLUME knob, so that during the loudest part, the PEAK does not show. Press the input selection soft key again to deselect the input channel. Increase the MASTER VOLUME until you get the required output from the loudspeaker. This is the basic channel setting.

If further adjustments to the EQ setting of the channel are necessary, perform these steps again. Changes in the sound shaping section also have an influence on the overall level of the channel.

To engage the ducker:

1. Select INPUT 1 and/or INPUT 2.
2. Adjust the DUCKER level to set the detection threshold for the selected input channel. When signal is detected on the selected input, the signal on the stereo inputs will be reduced by 12 dB. Typical values are -10 to -20 dB.

The table below describes the DUCKER operation logic. The DUCKER setting is the detection threshold selected on INPUT 1 and/or INPUT 2. The ducked channels are the input signals that are reduced by 12 dB.

To link two EVOLVE loudspeakers:

1. Pair one of the EVOLVE loudspeakers via Bluetooth® to a mobile device.
2. In both EVOLVE loudspeakers, navigate to the BLUETOOTH menu in the Main DSP menu.
3. In both EVOLVE loudspeakers, select LINK SPEAKERS. The LCD display will show LINKING SPEAKERS… while establishing connection between both EVOLVE loudspeakers. When the connection is established, the menu will display UNLINK SPEAKERS. In the BLUETOOTH menu below the LINKING SPEAKERS, the stereo channel selection will appear.
4. Select the appropriate stereo channel selection for each EVOLVE loudspeaker: L+R (mono), L, or R.

To reset the loudspeaker to default settings:

• Press and hold the soft key for INPUT 2 and MASTER VOLUME knob for at least 15 seconds. The DEFAULT SETTINGS? message appears.

Amplifier:

Verify all the electronics are on, the signal routing is correct, the source is active; the volume is turned up, no channels are muted, etc. Correct/repair/replace as necessary. If there is still no sound, the problem may be wiring.

Wiring:

Verify you have connected the correct cables to the amplifier. Play something at a low level through the amplifier. Connect a test loudspeaker in parallel with the malfunctioning line. If the sound level is gone or is very weak, the line has a short in it (possibly a severe scrape, pinch, or a missed connection). Using the test loudspeaker, move down the line and test each connection/ junction until you find the problem and correct it. Observe proper polarity.

Faulty connection:

Check all connections at amplifier and loudspeakers to ensure they are all clean and tight. If the problem persists, check the wiring.

Defective source or other electronic device:

If noise is present, but no program material is playing, evaluate each component as necessary to isolate the problem. Most likely there is a break in the signal path.

Poor system grounding or ground loop:

Check and correct the system grounding, as required.

Microphone requires phantom power:

Ensure the microphone is connected to INPUTS 1-2. Ensure that PHANTOM is set to ON in this channel. Phantom power is not available on INPUT 3-6.

Input channel is muted or LEVEL is too low:

Select the channel and verify the channel is not muted. If it is not muted, slowly increase the channel LEVEL until sound is produced.

Excessive input level:

Reduce the input level or loudspeaker level to prevent limit.

Incorrect gain structure or source input (mixing console/preamp) is overdriven:

Verify level controls of the source are properly structured by using the VU meter indicator on the LCD screen. If the VU meter bar is solid or the system indicates CLIP or LIMIT, the input or source level is too high.

Incorrect gain structure:

Reduce the microphone signal by reducing the INPUT level. Positioning the microphone close to the sound source increases gain before feedback.

MODE is set to MUSIC:

Change the MODE to LIVE or SPEECH.

Microphone position is too close to the front of the loudspeaker:

Whenever possible, setup the loudspeakers so the microphone is behind them. If using a separate loudspeaker in a monitor position, aim the loudspeaker to the back of the microphone.

The menu LOCK function has been turned on. A lock symbol displays on the LCD screen.

Press the MASTER VOLUME knob or input selection soft keys to unlock.

Enable Bluetooth®

Ensure Bluetooth® is enabled on the loudspeaker. For Android: ensure location services are activated. Remove loudspeaker from iOS/Android in device settings (sometimes called “FORGET”). Restart pairing. Ensure phone/tablet has required OS version and latest updates installed. Ensure the latest QuickSmart Mobile App is installed. Ensure no other phone/tablet is connected to the same loudspeaker.

Incorrect PIN code entered:

Retry PIN code entry

Or

Press and hold the soft key for INPUT 2 and MASTER VOLUME knob for at least 15 seconds to reset the loudspeaker to default settings.

Improper cable or cable that is too long:

Use shielded CAT5 (or better) cables that are not longer than 100 m (328 ft).

Network hardware (Switches / Routers) connected:

Only a direct connection between no more than two EVOLVE systems is allowed to work correctly.