background image

4

E V O I . S Y S

THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing an EVOi.sys the first Fully
Designed Sound Reinforcement System. You have just taken
delivery of the World’s most comprehensive designed sound
reinforcement system. Everything is supplied to get a profes-
sional sound reinforcement system up and running in the
shortest possible time with the minimum of stress and the
most reliability. For maximum satisfaction and optimum
results please read this guide thoroughly. You will be required
to understand the placement of EVOi.324 loudspeakers and 
the operation of EVOi.net and will be directed to the relevant
sections in this guide. However, through the intricate digital
design and integration of sound system technology a large
portion of tedious system installation and configuration has
been eliminated.

DESIGN OVERVIEW

EVOi.sys has been specifically designed to provide all the 
elements of a sound reinforcement system in one simple to
order, quick to install, easy to set-up and straight forward to
operate package. The professional nature, performance and
quantity of equipment supplied has been finely tailored to 
suit sound reinforcement applications in performing arts, 
worship space, educational and civic venues of up to five 
hundred seat capacity. For larger venues, provision has been
made such that additional EVO loudspeakers can be added to
the system. For complex productions additional wired and
wireless 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 limits are designated to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 
or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded cables and I/O cards must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulations. Changes or 
modifications not expressly approved in writing by AKG may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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...

Page 2: ......

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...

Reviews: