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WELCOME

Welcome to EVO Intelligent Sound Reinforcement Systems.

Thank you for trusting JBL with your sound. It’s an honor we
don’t regard lightly. As a world leader in sound reinforcement,
JBL sound systems are permanently installed in many famous
arenas, concert halls, theaters, theme parks and clubs. In fact,
JBL speakers provide the body, substance and clarity for
today’s hottest music acts, showcase stores and premiere
restaurants you just can’t make a more professional choice.

JBL Professional products are the result of over 50 years of
design and manufacture of sound reinforcement solutions.
From cathedrals to discos, to arenas and small boutiques, JBL
has successfully provided the tools and system resources to
meet and exceed every need. It’s with this experience and suc-
cess that JBL offers EVO, the first fully designed sound rein-
forcement system with built-in intelligence. Congratulations
on your purchase.

USING THIS GUIDE

The majority of content in this Guide is instruction on the
day to day operation of EVOi.sys.  EVOi.324 and EVOi.net
are both components of EVOi.sys. It is necessary to retain the
Guides found in the EVOi.324 packaging. Operation of the
EVOi.net is contained in the EVOi.net Users Guide.  
A thorough understanding of these Guides is necessary for 
correct installation and set-up of EVOi.sys.

As you follow the EVOi.sys Users Guide each reference to
either EVOi.324 or EVOi.net Guide is identified with the
color associated with the product:
EVOi.sys   - 

Blue

EVOi.324  - 

Yellow

EVOi.net   - 

Green

PACKAGING CONTENTS

2 x EVOi.324 Contents:

EVOi.324 Speaker System
Accessory bag which includes: 

1 AC Power Cord, 1 Eyebolt Kit, Two 
Small Rubber Feet, 1 Large Rubber Foot, 
1 Large Washer

EVOi.324 Users Guide

Tech Note #14 Vol.1

EVOi.sys Mixer Station Contents:

EVO Mixer Station
AC Power Cord
UHF Handheld Transmitter with Dynamic 
Microphone Head with Clip
UHF Body Pack Transmitter with Condenser 
Lavalier Microphone with Tie Clip
Six Handheld Dynamic Microphones with Clips

EVOi.sys  Accessories Contents:

JBL Measurement Microphone with Clip
Four Boom Microphone Stands
Six 50 ft XLR Cables
Four 2 ft XLR Cables
Three 100 ft XLR Cables
Mixer Station Dust Cover
EVOi.sys, EVOi.net Users Guides

Summary of Contents for EVOi.sys

Page 1: ...A Loudspeaker System With Intelligence EVOi sys User s Guide Introducing The Next Generation of Installed Sound...

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Page 3: ...Channel 10 Master Section 14 Microphone Operation 18 EVO Handheld Dynamic Microphone 18 EVO Wireless Handheld Dynamic Microphone 21 EVO Lavaliere Microphone Bodypack Transmitter 22 EVO Wireless Receiv...

Page 4: ...cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience recepticals and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only u...

Page 5: ...n the day to day operation of EVOi sys EVOi 324 and EVOi net are both components of EVOi sys It is necessary to retain the Guides found in the EVOi 324 packaging Operation of the EVOi net is contained...

Page 6: ...s microphone can be easily added FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Parts 74 15 and 90 of the FCC Rules These lim...

Page 7: ...ED UNBALANCED BALANCED LINE MIC POWER AC DC 12 16 V 20 mA Set XXXX SNR XXXXX For IM free frequencies refer to manual EVOi sys Rear NOTE For clarity the Power Supply is shown outside the frame Power Su...

Page 8: ...C DC 12 16 V 20 mA Set XXXX SNR XXXXX For IM free frequencies refer to manual EVOi sys Rear NOTE For clarity power connections are not shown see previous page EVOi 324 Input EVO Measurement Microphone...

Page 9: ...ANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED LINE MIC POWER AC DC 12 16 V 20 mA Set XXXX SNR XXXXX For IM free frequencies refer to manual EVOi sys Rear NOTE For clarity power and network connections are not shown see p...

Page 10: ...I N P W R 1 0 M I C 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F EVOi sys Partial Front EVO Lavaliere Microphone supplied EVO Bodypack Transmitter supplied EVO Handheld Microphone supplied Set To CH 3 IMPORTA...

Page 11: ...and select PFL as the listening mode 4 Press SOLO on Channel 1 while a performer provides a typical performance level signal Observe the level on the bargraph meters and adjust SENS until the meter d...

Page 12: ...he XLR connector may damage the equipment LINE Input Each LINE input accepts a 3 pole A gauge TRS plug Use this high impedance input for sources other than microphones such as keyboards drum machines...

Page 13: ...in live situations because the mid band covers the range of most vocals Listen carefully as you use these controls together to find how particular characteristics of a signal i e vocal can be enhanced...

Page 14: ...e fade direct outputs are active when the MUTE switch is released and muted when the switch is down allowing levels to be pre set before the signal is required SUB Pressing SUB routes the channel sign...

Page 15: ...ectly giv ing full travel on the fader See Setting Up the System on page 9 for help in setting a suitable signal level DIR Direct Output Each channel has a dedicated direct output labeled as DIR which...

Page 16: ...er control sets the overall level of the effects sends from the channels before the input of the Lexicon Digital Effects Processor An associated AFL switch allows the signal to be monitored in the sam...

Page 17: ...e adjacent switch i e it is effectively a rotary fader PROGRAM SELECT PROGRAM SELECT is a rotary switch that provides selection of any one of 16 factory programmed effect combinations as listed on the...

Page 18: ...anced microphones with MIC 48V switched on as they may be damaged by the phantom power voltage Balanced dynamic microphones and cables can normally be used with MIC 48V switched on Contact your microp...

Page 19: ...reading bargraph meters are provided to monitor 2TK MIX or SUB signals giving you a constant warning of excessive peaks in the signal which might cause overloading Aim to keep the signal within the a...

Page 20: ...crophone is fitted with a shock absorbing inner grille for transducer protection against damage The strong die cast housing and the wire mesh outer grille provide additional protection for the transdu...

Page 21: ...d natural sound Figure 3 Singing over the top of the microphone Controlling Feedback A sound reinforcement system that spontaneously starts to howl and scream is dreaded by musicians and audiences ali...

Page 22: ...e singers sound arrives at an angle greater than 35 off axis and is picked up in the region where the microphone starts to becomes less sensitive To attain the same loudness as a solo voice mixer gain...

Page 23: ...LED Indicates battery status and audio input overload If the LED glows the batteries are OK If the LED is constantly lit the batteries will be dead in about 90 minutes If the LED flashes the audio in...

Page 24: ...for use with the supplied lavaliere condenser microphone It operates in a subband up to 4 MHz wide of the 710 to 861 MHz UHF range The EVO Bodypack Transmitter can be switched to a maximum of 15 diff...

Page 25: ...le antenna GAIN Use the rotary GAIN control to match the microphone s level to the transmitter s audio section It is also accessible when the battery door is on CHANNEL Use the rotary CHANNEL switch t...

Page 26: ...a subband of up to 4 MHz wide across the 710 MHz to 861 MHz UHF range Each unit can be switched to a maximum of 15 different carrier frequencies depending on local frequency allocations 24 M I C R O P...

Page 27: ...nd the red LED flashes occasionally If the LEDs do not light the sensitivity setting on the transmitter is too low If the red LED is constantly on overmodulation is occurring CHANNEL Use the CHANNEL r...

Page 28: ...ANCED LINE MIC POWER AC DC 12 16 V 20 mA Set XXXX SNR XXXXX For IM free frequencies refer to manual BALANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED LINE MIC POWER AC DC 12 16 V 20 mA Set XXXX SNR XXXXX For IM free frequ...

Page 29: ...NCED LINE MIC POWER AC DC 12 16 V 20 mA Set XXXX SNR XXXXX For IM free frequencies refer to manual BALANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED LINE MIC POWER AC DC 12 16 V 20 mA Set XXXX SNR XXXXX For IM free freque...

Page 30: ...L pressed on another channel There is no Mix output Check that the Mix Master fader is up Do you have something connected on the Mix Inserts and is that external device switched on There is no Monitor...

Page 31: ...dB Routing Isolation 90 dB Aux Send pots offness 84 dB Frequency Response Mic Line Input to any output 20 Hz 30 kHz 05 dB THD N Mic sens 30 dBu 14 dBu at all outputs l kHz 0 009 Input Output Impedance...

Page 32: ...0 dBm Balanced XLR MIC Line level switchable typ 30 dB Unbalanced 1 4 Jack 0 dBm XLR 6 dBm 210 x 170 x 42 mm 8 27 x 6 70 x 1 65 in 470 g 18 8 oz Carrier Frequency Modulation FM Audio Bandwidth Frequen...

Page 33: ...00 Hz Sensitivity at 1000 Hz 2 5 mV Pa 52 dBV re 1 V Pa Impedance at 1000 Hz 600 ohms Recommended load impedance 2000 ohms Max SPL for 1 3 THD 147 dB SPL 156 dB SPL Equivalent noise level 22 dB A DIN...

Page 34: ...iscussed in the next section of this warranty How to Obtain Warranty Performance If your JBL product ever needs service write or telephone us at JBL Incorporated Attn Customer Service Department 8500...

Page 35: ...s Receiver 24 Mixer features AUX sends 11 Bargraph meters 17 100 Hz Hi pass filter 11 DIR Direct output 13 Equalizer 11 Headphones 17 Input channels 10 INS Insert point 13 Lexicon Effects 11 14 15 Mas...

Page 36: ...A Harman International Company JBL Professional 8500 Balboa Boulevard Northridge CA 91329 www jblpro com Part 337539 001 Copyright 2001 JBL Professional Printed in the USA...

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