Electro-Voice EVOLVE50-KW - 1000W Portable Column System with Bluetooth, QuickSmart DSP, and Wireless Control

Electro-Voice EVOLVE50-KW - 1000W Portable Column System with Bluetooth, QuickSmart DSP, and Wireless Control

The Electro-Voice EVOLVE50-KW is a three-piece column PA system combining a 12" subwoofer (15mm plywood enclosure), a column with 8 x 3.5" (neodymium) drivers , and an internally wired, magnetically locked aluminum pole . 1000W Class D amplification (500W LF + 500W column) and QuickSmart DSP management deliver professional-grade sound with 43Hz–20kHz response (-3dB) , 127dB max SPL , and 120° × 40° coverage . The set includes a carrying bag for the column and pole for rapid deployment at mobile events and rentals.

From its LCD panel and a single encoder, the QuickSmart DSP allows you to choose presets (Music, Live, Speech, Club), 3-band EQ , 5 user memories , output delay , phantom (+15 V) , level control and limiter display. In addition, it integrates Bluetooth for audio streaming and is compatible with the EV QuickSmart Mobile (BLE) app to configure, control and monitor up to 6 EVOLVE 50 systems simultaneously from the audience.

Main features

• Total power 1000 W (LF 500 W + column 500 W) with crossover at 200 Hz .
• Transducers : 1 × 12" subwoofer + 8 × 3.5" column (neodymium) with proprietary waveguides.
• Coverage : 120° (H) × 40° (V) ; Max SPL 127 dB; Response (-3 dB) 43 Hz–20 kHz / (-10 dB) 37 Hz–20 kHz .
• QuickSmart DSP with LCD/encoder: 4 presets , 3-band EQ , 5 user presets , output delay , +15 V phantom .
• Bluetooth audio + BLE control via QuickSmart Mobile (up to 6 units).
• Construction : 15 mm wood substructure; composite column; aluminum post with internal wiring and magnetic lock.
• Includes bag for column and post.

Connectivity and handling

• Inputs : 2 × XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 1 × 3.5 mm minijack , 1 × stereo RCA , 1 × Bluetooth audio .
• Outputs : 1 × XLR THRU , 1 × XLR MIX OUT .
• Power supply : 100–240 V~, 50/60 Hz, 1.5–0.6 A (typical at 1/8 power).

Product benefits

• Uniform room sound : Wide coverage and asymmetrical vertical pattern maintain clarity from front row to back.
• Agile operation : Presets, memories, and a mobile app speed up setup and changes on the fly.
• True Portability : Magnetic pole with internal wiring and included bag for column/pole.
• Versatility : Mic, line, and Bluetooth music inputs for weddings, events, and performances.

Measurements and weight

• Subwoofer (H × W × D) : 530 × 345 × 471 mm .
• Column (H × W × D) : 825 × 102 × 172 mm .
• Post (H × W × D) : 929 × 48.5 × 55 mm .
• Net weight : sub 20.3 kg , column 4.7 kg , post 1.25 kg ( 26.25 kg total).

Use cases

• DJs and social events : ambient music, speeches and dance floor with a single system.
• Corporate and educational events : presentation, microphones and content playback.
• Live performances by soloists, duos, and small bands.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Bluetooth only for control? No. In addition to BLE control via app, the system supports Bluetooth audio input for playback.
• Does it include covers? A bag is included for the column and pole . The subwoofer case is optional.
• Can I control multiple systems at once? Yes, up to 6 units with QuickSmart Mobile (depending on country).

Description for projects

Active floorstanding system; 1000 W power (500 W LF + 500 W floorstander); transducers: sub 12", 8 × 3.5" floorstander; 120° × 40° coverage; response (-3 dB) 43 Hz–20 kHz / (-10 dB) 37 Hz–20 kHz; max. SPL 127 dB; crossover 200 Hz; QuickSmart DSP with presets (Music/Live/Speech/Club), 3-band EQ, 5 memories, output delay and +15 V phantom power; inputs: 2 × XLR/TRS, 1 × 3.5 mm, 1 × stereo RCA, Bluetooth audio; XLR THRU and XLR MIX OUT outputs; BLE control with QuickSmart Mobile (up to 6 units); sub 530 × 345 × 471 mm, column 825 × 102 × 172 mm, post 929 × 48.5 × 55 mm; weights: sub 20.3 kg, column 4.7 kg, post 1.25 kg (total approx. 26.25 kg).