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A Loudspeaker With Intelligence
EVOi.324
User’s Guide
Introducing The Next Generation of Installed Sound
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CONTENTS E EVOi.324 VOi.324 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Design Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features EVOi.324 Front/Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 EVOi.324 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hook-Up Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - READ THIS CAREFULLY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European and international standards for Electromag- netic Compatibility and Electrical Safety: Radiated Emmissions (EU): EN55022B (1992) RF Immunity (EU): IEC801-3 (1994) Electrostatic Discharge(EU): IEC801-2 (1984) Fast Transients(EU): IEC801-4 (1988) Electrical Safety (EU): EN60065 (1994) Electrical Safety(USA): UL6500/ETL (1996) Electrical Safety(CAN): CAN/CSA-E65/ETLc (19
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INTRODUCTION WELCOME PACKAGE CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing an EVOi.324 Intelligent Powered Upon unpacking the EVOi.324 please take note of the Loudspeaker. Not only is this the most compact 1300 watt contents as listed below. If you are missing any of the items powered loudspeaker, it is also the world’s first loudspeaker listed below, please contact your dealer as soon as possible. with built-in intelligence. The integrated digital technology allows it to manage its own performance and thr
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DESIGN OVER VIEW The EVOi.324 has been designed specifically for fixed installation applications. EVO is intended to be used where high quality state-of-the-art sound reinforcement is required, in venues such as performing arts centers, worship spaces, educational multi-purpose rooms and other civic venues. It has been engineered to provide premium performance with minimal visual impact. EVOi.324 speakers adapt to internal décor with a paintable surface and to low ceilings by offering the same p
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FEA TURES ® 3 Thermomaster Vents EVOi.324 FRONT/TOP Each respective baffle vent, woofer motor, and basket are 1 all linked via the same thermal transfer path for maximum heat dissipation. Taking heat away from the voice coil 1 effectively reduces power compression. The harder the 1 system works, the better it cools. 4 2430 Compression Driver 2 The JBL 2430 neodymium large-format compression driver has a 1.5-inch exit and 3-inch voice coil with 100 watt power handling. The revolutionary neodymium
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FEA TURES 10 Handle/Grip EVOi.324 REAR As an aid for setup, the EVOi.324 is equipped with a built- in carrying handle and grip. 11 XLR Audio / Communication Input 8 EVO’s ‘brain’ is found in the EVOi.324. All transducer controls and complex computational system functions take place on the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) circuit board within the aluminum housing. Working in tandem with the optional EVOi.net, each EVOi.324 adapts to its acoustic 9 environment by generating its own test sequence, in
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HOOK-UP DET AILS AUDIO AND AC POWER CONNECTIONS EVOi.324 Rear Output on Generic Mixer EVOi.net Rear Power OR Sensitivity (direct in) +10 dBu Input assuming no EQ has been applied. OR XLR Signal Cable EVOi.sys Rear AC Main Power Cord (supplied) AC Mains Fuse Figure 3 - Basic EVOi.324 Audio and AC Connections Maximum Drive Level = +10 dBu * Sensitivity Power Cycle (Boot-up) Times EVOi.324’s internal DSP (Digital Signal Processor) circuit There are three simple audio hook-up options: all require bo
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APPLICA TIONS INTENDED APPLICATIONS EVO Loudspeaker Systems have been optimized for small to mid-size venues, where a pair will sufficiently reinforce sound for an audience of up to five hundred people. They have been designed with specific applications in mind: schools and sports facilities; places of worship; and performance venues. Typically the program of events are quite varied and high quality reinforcement is required for speech, live music and recorded music playback. Figures 4-7 below s
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APPLICA TIONS LOUDSPEAKER BASICS EVO Sound System Design Basics The primary function of a sound reinforcement system is to make sure that all of the listeners in a given audience area are able to understand the speech and/or lyrics that are being reinforced. The intelligibility of a loudspeaker system is a measure of how “understandable” its output is. Intelligibility is optimized when the sound radiated from the loudspeaker is primarily directed to the audience areas and away from microphones
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APPLICA TIONS The Throw Ratio EVOi.324 Coverage Angles Based on its area of coverage performance, the EVOi.324 Placing this 80° x 80° speaker up in the air and pointing it has a height-to-depth Throw Ratio of 1:3. This Throw towards an audience area will result in a defined area of Ratio can be used to optimally position the loudspeaker. coverage. For example, if the EVOi.324 is installed at a height of 10’, it will “throw” to a distance of 30’ away from the loud- speaker and hence provide optim
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APPLICA TIONS Using More Than One Speaker LOUDSPEAKER BASICS Stereo and Arrays Aiming EVO So far we have discussed the simplest sound reinforcement Once the optimum height of the EVO loudspeaker has been system configuration, a single EVO loudspeaker. Most identified it needs to be aimed to achieve the desired applications will require the use of more than one coverage area. The point at which to aim is derived from a EVOi.324, either because a stereo Left – Right effect is simple height-to-dept
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APPLICA TIONS LOUDSPEAKER BASICS When to use Delay Speakers The use of more than one EVOi.324 may be necessary in Note that the sound from the delay speaker must be “in venues with extremely long listening areas. sync” with the sound from the main speaker. This is achieved by appropriately delaying the audio signal For example if the listening area is 120’ in depth and the arriving at the delay speaker and also by reducing its required performance is for “Loud Playback Music” the overall output
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20’ 60’ 20’ 60’ APPLICA TIONS As a guide this section provides some typical configurations for EVOi.324 installations, the approximate locations of each EVOi.324 and the aiming position in the room. Please note that when the installation requires the additional support of an auxiliary (Delay) EVOi.324s to cover larger listening areas, the use of EVOi.net is highly recommended as this will access the automated “delay-set” feature. EVOi.324s IN RECTANGULAR ROOMS Small Rectangular Room: 1 Main (Mon
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20’ 80’ 20’ 80’ APPLICA TIONS EVOi.324s IN RECTANGULAR ROOMS Small/Wider Rectangular Room: 2 Main (Stereo) For a wider room or where a stereo program is required L each EVOi.324 should be aimed according to the 1:3 “throw ratio” described in the previous section (page 8 & 9). In this example, the EVOi.324s are positioned 20’ high and aimed 40’ away. They will R provide optimum coverage up to 60’ away. In addition, they should both be aimed at a single point 40’ away, the central axis of the room
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20’ 100’ APPLICA TIONS EVOi.324s IN RECTANGULAR ROOMS Larger/Wider Rectangular Rooms: 2 Main (Mono Array) + 2 Delay (Mono Array) In a wide room where a stereo program is not necessary the Main and Delay EVOi.324s can be configured into Arrays for broader coverage and supplied with a mono signal. (See page 10 for array specifics.) Figure 20 shows such an application. L R L Delay* R Delay* 0° = Listening Area * Use EVOi.net to set actual delay Figure 20 and level. 14 EVOi.324 100' 80' 60' 40
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20’ 60’ 20’ 80’ APPLICA TIONS EVOi.324s IN FAN SHAPED ROOMS Small Fan Shaped Room: 1 Main (Mono) Like the small rectangular room, a simple configuration of one EVOi.324 will provide enough coverage for the entire listening area. Stereo is not required, as this system is predominantly used to reinforce speech only. The EVOi.324 is positioned 20’ above the floor and aimed to a point 40’ away on the central axis of the room. Optimum Main coverage will be provided up to 60’ away as shown in Figure 2
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20’ 100’ APPLICA TIONS EVOi.324s IN FAN SHAPED ROOMS Large Fan Shaped Room: 2 Main (Mono Array) + 2 Delay (Mono) A larger version of the previous example, Figure 23, illustrates the positioning of two Delay EVOi.324s to cover the listening area that falls outside the optimum coverage of the Main EVOi.324 Array. L R L Delay* R Delay* 0° = Listening Area Figure 23 * Use EVOi.net to set actual delay and level. 16 EVOi.324 0' 20' 40' 60' 80' 100'
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P A INTING EVOi.324 is readily paintable. The SMC (Sheet Molded 2. Prepare all surfaces by wiping off dust and cleaning with Compound) provides a lightly textured surface that any a damp cloth. It may be necessary to use a mild household standard household or industrial paint readily adheres to. cleaner to remove grease. The result is a sound reinforcement system that is able to blend unobtrusively into the decor of its environment. 3. Carefully mask the aluminum electronics enclosure on the bac
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INST ALLA TION Overview For Example: Maximum Load Rating divided by EVOi.324 Net Weight = The number of speakers in a vertical array. EVOi.324 has been designed to be permanently installed. An eyebolt kit has been provided to facilitate suspension 142.8 lb (67.8 Kg) / 65 lb (29.5 Kg) = 2.1 from above: a ceiling, a beam or overhang. EVOi.324 weighs 65 pounds (29.5 Kg) and attaching this loudspeaker Therefore only two EVOi.324s may be used in a vertical to a surface is a task that should not be t
