The Electro-Voice Evolve 50M is a versatile, ultra-compact PA system designed for small and midsize venues. Delivering 1,000 watts of power, the Evolve 50M can operate as a standalone system for solo performers or be daisy-chained with other units for larger ensembles. It features three main components: a 12-inch woofer, a lightweight aluminum sub pole, and a column array with eight 3.5-inch neodymium drivers. The proprietary waveguide design provides 120° horizontal coverage and 40° vertical coverage, ensuring that every listener in the venue hears a balanced mix. The onboard 8-channel digital mixer accommodates microphones, instruments, and other sources. Wireless control via the QuickSmart mobile app and seamless Bluetooth streaming make the Evolve 50M highly functional and performer-friendly.
Weighing just 57.75 pounds, the Evolve 50M is much easier to transport than traditional PAs. It ships with a backpack for the column array and aluminum speaker pole. The two-section aluminum pole mounts into the subwoofer and carries audio to the column via integrated speaker wires. Setup is quick and intuitive—simply assemble, plug in, and play.
The 8-channel digital mixer can be controlled via the QuickSmart mobile app. Four factory presets help you cover common scenarios. The mixer includes a 3-band EQ, onboard compressor, dual effects sends, and independent channel gain controls. The app allows access to 30 professional-quality effects, including reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, and echo. Bluetooth streaming ensures continuous audio playback even when stepping away from the stage.
The column array’s eight 3.5-inch neodymium high-frequency drivers, combined with the proprietary waveguide, deliver 120° horizontal and 40° vertical coverage. Paired with the 12-inch ported subwoofer, the system produces up to 127dB SPL with a frequency response down to 43Hz. This ensures even sound coverage throughout the venue, providing clear and powerful audio for every listener.
Available in black or white finishes, the EVOLVE 50M combines cutting-edge industrial design, superior Electro-Voice-engineered components, and high-quality materials to deliver best-in-class sound, power, and reliability. The full-range column array features eight lightweight 3.5” neodymium drivers, providing ultra-wide, full-bandwidth 120° horizontal coverage via proprietary waveguides. Its 40° asymmetrical vertical coverage ensures that sound reaches both sitting and standing audience members evenly.
The “M” in EVOLVE 50M refers to its fully featured, fully configurable eight-channel digital mixer. Developed in collaboration with the world-class engineering team at Dynacord, the mixer includes professional-grade preamps, multiple input options, independent channel aux sends, and a footswitch input. Thirty built-in effects (including chorus, delay, flange, and reverb via two FX channels) provide extensive tone-shaping capabilities. High-resolution, low-latency Bluetooth® streaming ensures excellent music playback, reducing the need for external mixers or effects pedals and minimizing on-stage clutter.
Using QuickSmart Link, two EVOLVE 50Ms can be connected via Ethernet to double mic/line inputs and manage full-band mixes through the QuickSmart Mobile app on a single device. For smaller setups, the system can be paired with a standard EVOLVE 50 using the MIX OUT XLR connector, maintaining stereo output with minimal complexity. This feature makes the EVOLVE 50M ideal for larger bands, rental applications, or performances requiring flexible input and output options.
The EVOLVE 50M expands the EVOLVE series with a compact column loudspeaker system that integrates QuickSmart Link digital audio/control technology, an onboard mixer, DSP, and effects—all within a portable format. Perfect for bands, DJs, AV rental companies, and any professional audio application, the EVOLVE 50M delivers true professional-grade sound in a highly portable, easy-to-set-up package.
| 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 (-3 dB) |
| 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 |
