Electro-Voice EVOLVE50M-KB (Black) - 1000W Portable Column System with 8-Channel Digital Mixer, Bluetooth and QuickSmart Link

Electro-Voice EVOLVE50M-KB (Black) - 1000W Portable Column System with 8-Channel Digital Mixer, Bluetooth and QuickSmart Link

The Electro-Voice EVOLVE50M-KB is the black version of the acclaimed EVOLVE 50M floorstanding system. It combines a 12" subwoofer in a 15mm wood enclosure with a column of 8 x 3.5" neodymium drivers and an internally wired , magnetically mounted aluminum pole. Its 1000W Class D amplification (LF 500W + HF 500W) and proprietary waveguides provide wide, even 120° × 40° coverage , with a response of 43 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB) , 37 Hz to 20 kHz (−10 dB) , and 127 dB maximum SPL.

The letter M stands for the built-in 8-channel digital mixer (developed in collaboration with Dynacord) featuring professional-quality preamps, 2 FX buses (30 presets), an AUX send per channel, and QuickSmart DSP with LCD display and encoder control. Connectivity is comprehensive: 4 × XLR/TRS combo mic/line inputs, 2 × XLR/TRS combo stereo line inputs, 1 × TRS 6.3 mm Hi-Z input, 1 × stereo RCA input , 1 × stereo 3.5 mm minijack input, stereo Bluetooth audio, XLR Mix Out , XLR Aux Out , RJ45 QuickSmart Link , and footswitch input. Additionally, the EV QuickSmart Mobile app lets you wirelessly configure, control, and monitor multiple compatible loudspeakers (up to 6 ), while QuickSmart Link lets you link two EVOLVE 50M speakers over Ethernet for doubling inputs and controlling everything from a single device.

Main features

• 12" + 8×3.5" System : 12" subwoofer in plywood enclosure (15 mm) and column with 8 x 3.5" transducers.
• 1000 W amplification : 500 W LF + 500 W HF; max. SPL 127 dB ; 120° × 40° coverage ; internal crossover at 200 Hz .
• Frequency response : 43–20,000 Hz (±3 dB); 37–20,000 Hz (−10 dB).
• 8-channel digital mixer with 2 FX buses (30 presets), AUX sends, phantom power and QuickSmart DSP (LCD, 4 presets, EQ and 5 memories).
• Connectivity : 4× XLR/TRS mic/line; 2× XLR/TRS stereo line; 1× TRS 6.3mm Hi-Z; 1× stereo RCA; 1× 3.5mm; Stereo Bluetooth ; 1× XLR Mix Out; 1× XLR Aux Out; 1× RJ45 QuickSmart Link; 1×foot switch.
• Wireless control with EV QuickSmart Mobile (BLE) to manage multiple systems at once (up to 6 compatible speakers).
• Portability : Aluminum pole with internal wiring and magnetic lock; includes pole and column sleeve .
• Finishes : Black (KB) and White (KW); 18 AWG powder-coated steel grating.

Product benefits

• Consistent sound throughout the venue thanks to 120° horizontal and 40° asymmetric vertical dispersion.
• Less external equipment : Integrated mixing, effects and DSP reduce setup and wiring time.
• True scalability : link two EVOLVE 50Ms with QuickSmart Link and control both from the app.
• Audience management : adjust levels, EQ, and FX with your mobile phone while listening to the results in the room.
• Aesthetic integration : sober and elegant black design for events, corporate, religious and hospitality.

Use cases

• Events and weddings : music and speeches with uniform presence and coverage.
• Mobile bands and DJs : Power, connectivity, and quick setup; expandable inputs with a second 50M.
• AV Installations : Basic remote control without external table and minimal visual footprint.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I link more than two systems via a cable? The QuickSmart Link is designed for two EVOLVE 50M speakers; the app can control up to six compatible speakers wirelessly.
• Is Bluetooth only for control? No. In addition to app control, it supports Bluetooth stereo audio playback.
• Does the black finish change the specifications? No. Black and white share the same features.

Description for projects

Electro-Voice EVOLVE50M-KB active floorstanding system (black): 8×3.5" (neodymium) floorstander + 12" sub ; 120° × 40° coverage; 43–20,000 Hz response (±3 dB) , 37–20,000 Hz range (−10 dB) ; 127 dB max SPL; 1000 W Class D amplification (LF 500 W + HF 500 W); 8-channel digital mixer with QuickSmart DSP ; I/O: 4× XLR/TRS mic/line , 2× XLR/TRS stereo line, 6.3 mm TRS Hi-Z , RCA stereo, 3.5 mm stereo, stereo Bluetooth , XLR Mix Out , XLR Aux Out , RJ45 QuickSmart Link , footswitch; materials: composite column, aluminum post, 15 mm plywood sub; sub 530 × 345 × 471 mm , column 825 × 102 × 172 mm , post 929 × 48.5 × 55 mm , assembled 2045 × 345 × 471 mm ; total weight 26.25 kg ; power supply 100–240 V~ 50–60 Hz ( 1.5–0.6 A ).