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Electro-Voice Evolve 50M Portable Column PA System - Black

1000W Portable Powered Column System with 8-channel Digital Mixer, 12" LF Driver, 8 x 3.5" HF Drivers, DSP, Onboard Effects, and Bluetooth - Black
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The Electro-Voice EVOLVE 50M is a versatile, ultra-compact PA system that's perfect for small- and medium-sized venues. Packing 1,000 watts of power, the EVOLVE 50M can be used on its own by solo artists or daisy-chained with other units for larger venues with ensembles. This PA system consists of three major parts: a potent 12-inch woofer, a lightweight aluminum sub pole, and a column array with eight 3.5-inch neodymium drivers. The EVOLVE 50M has a proprietary waveguide design that provides 120° of horizontal coverage and 40° of vertical coverage to ensure that the back of the house will always hear your mix. It has an onboard 8-channel digital mixer that can handle microphones, guitars, instruments, and many more. Featuring wireless control via the QuickSmart mobile app and seamless Bluetooth streaming, the EVOLVE 50M has enough functionality for any performer.

Ultra-portable, collapsible design saves you time and effort

Lugging a heavy PA into the venue is a lot of work. The Electro-Voice EVOLVE 50M seeks to change that, tipping the scale at just 57.75 pounds. To make transportation easy, the EVOLVE 50M ships to your door with an included backpack for the column array and the aluminum speaker pole. Setup is simple: the two-section aluminum pole mounts into the subwoofer and transmits audio to the column array via internal integrated speaker wires. The intuitive design helps you get set up for your gig in no time at all. Just plug it all in and play!

The fully configurable digital mixer is ready for anything

The EVOLVE 50M has a fully configurable 8-channel digital mixer that you can control from your smartphone via the QuickSmart mobile app. You get four presets to cover some of the situations you may encounter. It includes a 3-band EQ, an onboard compressor, dual FX sends, and independent channel gain controls. In the app, you can add any one of the 30 professional-quality effects to your mix, including reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, and echo! At Sweetwater, we especially appreciate the built-in Bluetooth streaming capability that allows you to keep the vibe going even if you need to step away from the stage.

Neodymium drivers deliver top-notch sound and expansive coverage

The EVOLVE 50M is a sonic powerhouse. The column array is loaded with eight 3.5-inch neodymium high-frequency drivers and a proprietary waveguide that provides an impressive 120° of horizontal coverage and 40° of vertical coverage. The excellent sound quality and dispersion of the column array is paired with the raw power of the ported 12-inch subwoofer to produce up to 127dB SPL with a frequency response as low as 43Hz. No matter where you’re playing, you can rest assured that every inch of the venue receives the best sound possible.

Electro-Voice EVOLVE 50M Features:

  • 1,000W system packs a big punch
  • Collapsible design allows for compact storage and easy transport
  • Composite waveguides provide spacious coverage for the entire venue
  • 8 column-arrayed HF drivers and 12-inch LF driver deliver impressive power
  • 4 factory presets (Music, Live, Speech, and Club) help you set up for common situations
  • 3-band EQ makes sound shaping simple and easy
  • Built-in Bluetooth connectivity allows you stream music seamlessly for intermission or backing tracks
  • QuickSmart mobile app provides powerful DSP and a variety of professional effects
  • Phantom power enables use with condenser microphones

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Portable PA System
  • Speaker Drivers: 1 x 12" LF, 8 x 3.5" HF
  • Number of Mixer Channels: 8
  • EQ: 3-band system EQ, 7-band graphic EQ
  • Effects: Reverb, Chorus, Echo
  • Inputs: 4 x XLR-1/4" Combo (mic/line), 2 x XLR-1/4" Combo (line L, R), 1 x Dual RCA Stereo, 1 x 1/8", 1 x 1/4" (HI-Z)
  • Outputs: 1 x XLR (aux), 1 x XLR (mix)
  • Bluetooth: Stereo Input
  • Other I/O: 1 x 1/4" (footswitch), 1 x RJ45 (QuickSmart link)
  • Total Power: 1000W
  • Frequency Response: 43Hz-20khz (-3db)
  • Maximum Peak SPL: 127dB SPL
  • Horizontal Coverage Angle: 120°
  • Vertical Coverage Angle: 40°
  • Enclosure Material: Black Finish: 15mm Plywood, Aluminum Pole, Composite Column
  • Mounting Options: Floor
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC power cord
  • Height: 80.5"
  • Width: 13.6"
  • Depth: 18.5"
  • Weight: 57.75 lbs

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Rated 5/5

absolutely a beast!

You won't be disappointed. Sounds amazing, Loud, Effects, Mixture and the app works seamlessly.
Rated 5/5

I Changed My Fickle Mind!

EV Evolve 50M has turned out to be a real hit at the venue! What I thought was a good stage level was really way too loud. Gained it down, and bought a EV ZLX-12 BT at a special price point to use as a monitor. Wow! Two guys sharing one monitor, but really, WOW! Crystalline highs, lows, and everything in between.

The whole thing fits in my Toyota Camry with no problem, and the crowd LOVES the clarity of the Evolve 50M. I bought all the covers for EVERYTHING, so it is protected from scuffs...AND it blends with my seat covers—you have to look real hard to see the equipment. (I've lost stuff through theft over the years, so this is a plus, as well).

Thanks to Ben Elder and his team at Sweetwater. In all my years as a customer, they are Sweetwater's best yet. Thanks!
Music background: Live since 1964...
Rated 5/5

This is an awesome system and light.

Don't have it personally but got to use a demo/prototype a little while ago when an EY engineer was testing it out locally with an outdoor jam we had. We paired it up with a QSC K12 to cover the larger outdoor space, but we could have used two linked EV 50s just as well (the QSC K12 is louder, but there is plenty of power in the EV 50). Very good sounding at all frequencies. Of course, a full PA with a decent larger mixer is better, but that isn't what this is for and weighs a ton and takes a lot of time setting up.
Rated 5/5

Perfect for my needs

Wow this thing is exactly what I wanted. shoutout to Jared Huth for putting up with me while trying out every single line array PA system Sweetwater has. love the 30M because of 8 channels and the portability but was worried about doing bigger venues. the 50 will have no problems even in the summer when it's time for the gazebo concerts. I was sold on the JBL until I read all the complaints about the stupid app. the EV is simple and intuitive. Plus it really does sound incredible. thanks Jared and thanks Sweetwater.
Music background: 45 years of bars and club
Rated 5/5

Dynamite comes in small packages

I play in a classic rock/variety band,and got tired of lugging dual 18 subs(about 80 pounds each) 15 inch tops, and 24 channel analog sound board to small venues, so I bought a pair of these, set up is a breeze,and they sound incredible very punchy lows crispy highs, they handle the entire band, with guitars, bass, and drums mic'd. They have the power to handle a room up to 300 people with no problem, to say I'm impressed would be an understatement, thanks to Riley for being very helpful as usual.
Music background: 30 plus years gigging.
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