
Are you in need of high-impact sonic performance for large, high-energy events? Is portability a concern? The Electro-Voice Evolve 70 offers an effective, straightforward solution. This powerful column loudspeaker system comprises a 15-inch subwoofer and eight 4.7-inch high-frequency drivers, churning out a rafter-rattling 133dB maximum SPL with low-frequency extension down to a thunderous 35Hz. Moreover, thanks to proprietary waveguides, the Evolve 70 yields room-filling 120-degree horizontal coverage, along with array-formed asymmetrical 25-degree vertical coverage. Beyond that, the Evolve 70 boasts lightweight construction using advanced materials for the utmost portability. You also get industry-standard connectivity for mic- and line-level signals, as well as for AES/EBU digital audio and stereo Bluetooth. Electro-Voice intently designed the Evolve 70 for rapid deployment, trouble-free transport, and straightforward assembly, allowing you to get the party started faster. Finally, the complete Evolve 70 kit includes the sub and column, in addition to a pole and carry bag.
The Evolve 70 embodies the phrase, “small and mighty.” This portable column loudspeaker system delivers a mighty maximum SPL of 133dB through eight 4.7-inch neodymium high-frequency drivers. You also get powerful 120-degree horizontal coverage via proprietary waveguides, along with array-formed asymmetrical 25-degree vertical coverage. Beyond that, the Evolve 70 employs advanced FIR processing to ensure a linear frequency response and coherent phase alignment. The Evolve 70’s 15-inch subwoofer achieves low-frequency extension down to 35Hz, further bolstered by an efficient laminar-flow vent design and a punchy 3-inch voice coil. Here at Music Experience, we’ve found the Evolve 70 strikes a perfect balance between high power, high output, and easy portability.
No matter the application, the Electro-Voice Evolve 70 has enough connectivity to handle it. This feature-rich system houses industry-standard connectors for your microphones and line-level sound sources on XLR/TRS combo jacks, as well as XLR and RCA jacks. Do you have digital devices? It’s no problem for the Evolve 70, which also supports AES/EBU digital audio. The Evolve 70 is also integrated into Electro-Voice’s QuickSmart mobile app ecosystem, which enables you to control it as part of a larger system with other Bluetooth-enabled EV portable speakers.
Electro-Voice’s Evolve 70 and Evolve 90 expand the company’s Evolve family of column loudspeaker systems in response to customer demand for more powerful speakers aimed at large-scale events with audience sizes of up to 500. EV’s Evolve series is a preeminent top seller here at Music Experience due to its excellent balance of power, features, and portability. The Evolve 70 and Evolve 90 offer these same benefits, but with larger 15- and 18-inch subwoofers and 4.7-inch high-frequency drivers, yielding rafter-shaking maximum SPL characteristics and subterranean low-frequency extension specifications that often outperform larger and heavier PA systems. Furthermore, the Evolve 70 and Evolve 90 offer venue-filling 120-degree horizontal coverage via proprietary waveguides, with array-formed asymmetrical 25-degree vertical coverage. You also get comprehensive analog and digital connectivity, Bluetooth, and seamless integration with Electro-Voice’s QuickSmart Mobile App ecosystem. Finally, the Evolve 70 and Evolve 90 adhere to what EV refers to as the “Evolve 3-2-1” approach to assembly, meaning that the three pieces of the system fit together in two clicks to form one unit, ensuring fast, easy setup and rapid-fire deployment.
The EVOLVE 70 Column Loudspeaker System is a powerful yet portable addition to the EVOLVE family. It has been designed to bring impeccable audio quality and extreme output alongside ease of use and portability to professionals looking to cover larger gigs. The EVOLVE family is a proven leader in portability, and the EVOLVE 70 follows this tradition. Advanced materials combined with ergonomic design principles ensure that acoustic performance exceeds expectations while keeping the system light and highly portable.
Delivering a maximum SPL of 133 dB, the EVOLVE 70 features eight 4.7” neodymium drivers for clear, powerful 120°-wide coverage via proprietary waveguides, with array-formed asymmetrical 25° vertical coverage. Advanced FIR processing ensures linear frequency response and coherent phase alignment. The 15” subwoofer extends low frequencies down to 35 Hz, and its laminar-flow vent design paired with 3” punchy voice coils provides massive bass output while maintaining high efficiency and premium audio performance.
The column loudspeaker system offers comprehensive connectivity, including XLR/TRS combo mic/line inputs, XLR and RCA line-level inputs, digital AES/EBU, and Bluetooth Stereo. Integration with the QuickSmart Mobile App allows control of the EVOLVE 70 as part of a system with other Bluetooth-enabled EV portable speakers, increasing flexibility for nearly any professional application.
Designed for professional users such as DJs, bands, production companies, event organizers, and venues, the EVOLVE 70 utilizes the EVOLVE 3-2-1 assembly approach for rapid deployment. This industry-standard design allows the three components to fit together in just two clicks, ensuring fast setup and teardown.
Available in black or white, the EVOLVE 70 combines lightweight materials and ergonomic design for maximum portability. An aluminum distance pole separates the tops from the subwoofer, and the neodymium drivers and advanced materials keep the weight low. The included carrying case for the array and distance pole, along with an optional transport dolly, ensures that EVOLVE’s reputation for portability is maintained without compromising performance or style.
| Type | Powered PA System |
|---|---|
| Speaker Drivers | 1 x 15" sub, 8 x 4.7" HF drivers |
| Number of Mixer Channels | 8 |
| Number of Mic Preamps | 2 |
| EQ | Channel EQ |
| Effects | Yes |
| Inputs | 4 x XLR (2 x mic/line, 2 x line), 1 x AES, 1 x Stereo RCA |
| Outputs | 3 x XLR (1 x Mix, 1 x Thru, 1 x Sub out) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Other I/O | 1 x Ethernet (Link) |
| Total Power | 2000W |
| Maximum Peak SPL | 133dB SPL |
| Horizontal Coverage Angle | 120° |
| Vertical Coverage Angle | 25° |
| Software | EV QuickSmart |
| Power Source | powerCON |
| Height | 88.9" |
| Width | 17.7" |
| Depth | 23.9" |
| Weight | 78.3 lbs. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EVOLVE70-KB-US UPC: 800549762946 |