Electro-Voice Evolve 50M Portable Powered Column Speaker System

For outstanding performance in a travel-friendly package, look no further than Electro-Voice’s EVOLVE 50M Portable AP Column Speaker System. Complete with a speaker array, two-piece pole connector, backpack carry case, and subwoofer, this is the ideal setup for gigging musicians and portable entertainers to achieve connectivity, coverage, and output in a small footprint. With its built-in 8-channel digital mixer, the EVOLVE 50M supports various mics and inputs, making it a great all-around piece of gear for special events and live entertainment.

Designed for optimal sound and built for the rigors of the road, the EVOLVE 50M is a user-friendly, one-stop solution for gigging solo musicians and bands on tour. Its full-range column array and eight 3.5” neodymium drivers deliver 120° audio coverage; alternatively, array-formed 40° asymmetrical vertical coverage ensures acoustic output reaches your audience whether they’re sitting or standing. Its 12” subwoofer is connected to the array via an internally-wired pole with magnetically-assisted latching. Additionally, its Class-D amplifier provides up to 1000W of power.

Fine-tune your sound with QuickSmart DSP. Easily navigate your parameters and presets using an LCD with single-knob control, as well as selecting your unique combination of signal rounding and input options. Enjoy further customization with 4 presets (Music, Live, Speech, Club), 3-band system EQ, 7-band graphic EQ (in Mixer mode), 5 user-programmable presets, phantom power, visual monitoring of limiter status, input level control and meters, and a master volume control to optimize gain structure.

The EVOLVE 50M’s other premium features include studio-quality effects. It's capable of remote controlling all audio, effects, and mix functions via Electro-Voice’s QuickSmart Mobile application (available via the Apple Store and on Google Play). Bluetooth streaming allows for high-resolution, low-latency results in playback or accompaniment situations. Rounding out EVOLVE 50M’s myriad features are independent channel aux sends, Hi-Z and footswitch inputs, as well as the capability to use QuickSmart Link to combine two EVOLVE 50M systems or combine one EVOLVE 50M to an EVOLVE 50 system.

Electro-Voice EVOLVE 50M Features

• Professional performance, column convenience
• Wide, even coverage
• Integrated mixer
• QuickSmart Link
• Easily expand your PA
• Wireless control and monitoring

• EVOLVE 50M portable PA column speaker array1
• Power cord1

• Column Array8x 3.5” neodymium drivers
• Subwoofer1x 12"
• Frequency Response (-3 dB)43Hz - 20,000Hz
• Frequency Range (-10 dB)37Hz - 20,000Hz
• Max. SPL127 dB
• Coverage (HxV)120° x 40°
• Amplifier Rating1000W
• LF Channel Rating500W
• HF Channel Rating500W
• Crossover Frequency200Hz
• Connectors
  • 4x XLR/TRS combo jack line/mic input
  • 2x XLR/TRS combo jack for stereo line input
  • 1x 1/4” TRS Hi-Z 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
  • 1x RJ45 QuickSmart Link connector
• Enclosure
  • Column: composite
  • Pole: aluminum
  • Sub: 15mm plywood
• Grillesteel with powder coat
• Power Consumption100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1.5-0.6 A
• Dimensions
  • Column: 32.5" x 4" x 6.9"
  • Pole: 36.6" x 1.9" x 2.2"
  • Sub: 20.9" x 13.6" x 18.5"
  • Assembled: 80.5" x 13.6" x 18.5"
• Weight
  • Column: 10.34 pounds
  • Pole: 2.75 pounds
  • Sub: 44.66 pounds
  • Assembled: 57.75 pounds