JBL EVOi.sys User Manual
JBL EVOi.sys User Manual

JBL EVOi.sys User Manual

Loudspeaker system with intelligence

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

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  • Page 1 A Loudspeaker System With Intelligence EVOi.sys User’s Guide Introducing The Next Generation of Installed Sound...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Technical Data ......29 Warranty ....... . . 32 ©2001 JBL Professional Products...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    IT SHOULD NOT BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE ANY PROTECTIVE GROUND OR SIGNAL CABLE SHIELD CONNECTIONS TO PREVENT GROUND LOOPS. ANY SUCH DISCONNECTIONS ARE OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED PRACTICE OF JBL PROFESSIONAL AND WILL RENDER ANY EMC OR SAFETY CERTIFICATION VOID. For continued compliance with international EMC legislation ensure that all input and output cables are wired with the cable screen connected to Pin 1 of the XLR connectors.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Welcome to EVO Intelligent Sound Reinforcement Systems. 2 x EVOi.324 Contents: EVOi.324 Speaker System Thank you for trusting JBL with your sound. It’s an honor we Accessory bag which includes: don’t regard lightly. As a world leader in sound reinforcement,...
  • Page 6: Design Overview

    E V O I . S Y S THANK YOU DESIGN OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing an EVOi.sys the first Fully EVOi.sys has been specifically designed to provide all the Designed Sound Reinforcement System. You have just taken elements of a sound reinforcement system in one simple to delivery of the World’s most comprehensive designed sound...
  • Page 7: Hook-Up/Setup

    H O O K - U P / S E T U P CONNECTING THE POWER EVOi.sys Rear (NOTE: For clarity, the Power Supply is shown outside the frame.) POWER POWER Set: XXXX Set: XXXX AC/DC 12-16 V AC/DC 12-16 V...
  • Page 8 H O O K - U P / S E T U P CONNECTING THE NETWORK EVOi.sys Rear (NOTE: For clarity, power connections are not shown – see previous page.) POWER POWER Set: XXXX Set: XXXX AC/DC 12-16 V AC/DC 12-16 V...
  • Page 9 H O O K - U P / S E T U P CONNECTING THE MICROPHONES EVOi.sys Rear (NOTE: For clarity, power and network connections are not shown – see previous pages.) POWER POWER Set: XXXX Set: XXXX AC/DC 12-16 V...
  • Page 10 H O O K - U P / S E T U P SETTING UP THE WIRELESS MICROPHONES EVOi.sys Partial Front IMPORTANT: Make sure POWER (on the Power Supply rear) is off before setting up microphones. EVO Lavaliere Microphone (supplied)
  • Page 11: Setting Up The System

    1. Verify that the voltage setting and fuse value on the You are now ready to start building the mix and this should EVOi.sys (rear) is set for your ac power service (e.g., 115 V). be done progressively, listening carefully for each component 2.
  • Page 12: Mixer Operation

    M I X E R O P E R A T I O N INPUT CHANNEL INPUTS INPUT Phantom Power (Rear Panel) CHANNEL (Master Section) MIC Input input accepts a male XLR connector and is designed to suit a wide range of balanced or unbalanced signals. Use pro- Wiring XLRs fessional dynamic, condenser, or ribbon microphones, because their low impedance helps to reduce background noise com-...
  • Page 13 M I X E R O P E R A T I O N Setting the control to gives approximate unity gain LF EQ SENS for the input. Some sound equipment, including home Turn clockwise to boost low (bass) frequencies (at 60 Hz LINE consumer products, may operate at a lower level (i.e., -10 dBv) and below) by up to 15 dB, adding warmth to vocals or extra...
  • Page 14 M I X E R O P E R A T I O N INPUT CHANNEL INPUTS INPUT Phantom Power (Rear Panel) CHANNEL (Master Section) (continued) Wiring XLRs control sets the amount of the channel signal feed- ing the Mix L and R or Sub L and R busses (see on the next page), allowing you to move the source smoothly across the stereo image.
  • Page 15 M I X E R O P E R A T I O N SOLO/PK DIR (Direct Output) Pressing routes the pre-fade, post-EQ signal to the Each channel has a dedicated direct output, labeled as SOLO headphones, control room output, and meters, where it which allows direct connection to external devices;...
  • Page 16: Master Section

    M I X E R O P E R A T I O N MASTER SECTION AUX OUTPUT MASTERS Each of the three auxiliary outputs ( AUX1 AUX3 ) has a mas- ter level control which sets the output level of the combined auxiliary signals from the channels, and an associated (After Fader Listen) switch.
  • Page 17 M I X E R O P E R A T I O N L MIX R (Master) Faders PARAMETER ADJUST (master) faders set the final level of the mix L L MIX R PARAM1/PARAM2 and R outputs. Assuming input settings have been cor- SENS Two pre-programmed effects may be adjusted and saved in...
  • Page 18 M I X E R O P E R A T I O N MASTER SECTION (continued) POWER Indicator POWER LED illuminates to show that power is being supplied to the console. MIC 48V (Phantom Power) Many professional condenser microphones need an external powering voltage, normally 48 volts dc, also known as Phantom Power.
  • Page 19 M I X E R O P E R A T I O N 2TK LEVEL PHONES control sets the level of the 2-Track Tape This control sets the level of the monitor signal being sent to 2TK LEVEL input, which is routed to the headphones, monitor outputs, output.
  • Page 20: Microphone Operation

    In order to prevent interference from stray magnetic fields, use the supplied two-conductor shielded cable to connect the microphone to a input on EVOi.sys. NOTE: Do not use an unbalanced cable, since it may act as an antenna and pick up stray magnetic fields.
  • Page 21 Proximity Effect Even though EVOi.sys has its own suppression capabilities to This phenomenon is common to all dynamic unidirectional counteract the onset of feedback, the EVO Handheld...
  • Page 22 M I C R O P H O N E O P E R A T I O N EVO HANDHELD Microphone Care The EVO Handheld Dynamic Microphone has a matte DYNAMIC MICROPHONE nickel-plated housing that is easily cleaned with a soft cloth, slightly dampened in water.
  • Page 23: Evo Wireless Handheld Dynamic Microphone

    M I C R O P H O N E O P E R A T I O N EVO WIRELESS HANDHELD POWER Slide the switch to turn transmitter power on ( ) or off ( DYNAMIC MICROPHONE CHANNEL The EVO Wireless Handheld Dynamic Microphone Use the rotary switch to select a desired carrier fre- CHANNEL...
  • Page 24: Evo Lavaliere Microphone/Bodypack Transmitter

    M I C R O P H O N E O P E R A T I O N EVO LAVALIERE MICROPHONE/ Lavaliere Microphone BODYPACK TRANSMITTER Lavaliere Microphone EVO Lavaliere Microphone with attached 3-pin female The EVO Lavaliere Microphone is a professional, omnidirec- mini-XLR connector.
  • Page 25: Bodypack Transmitter

    M I C R O P H O N E O P E R A T I O N Bodypack Transmitter Security Cover Protects the switches from being POWER actuated unintentionally. Slide the switch to to mute the audio signal while power and carrier frequency remain on.
  • Page 26: Evo Wireless Receiver System Controller

    M I C R O P H O N E O P E R A T I O N EVO WIRELESS RECEIVER use with EVO microphone transmitters. Each EVO Wireless Receiver operates in a subband of up to 4 MHz wide across SYSTEM CONTROLLER the 710 MHz to 861 MHz UHF range.
  • Page 27: Front Panel

    M I C R O P H O N E O P E R A T I O N Front Panel Rear Panel Antennas Carrier Frequency Table Each EVO Wireless Receiver uses two antennas for diversity A label (on the bottom) lists available Carrier Frequencies in order to receive the transmitter signal at two different Frequency Set Designation...
  • Page 28: Applications

    A P P L I C A T I O N S H O U S E O F W O R S H I P...
  • Page 29 A P P L I C A T I O N S L I V E P E R F O R M A N C E...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G This Troubleshooting section specifically concerns the operation There is no Mix output: of the EVO Mixer and EVO Microphones. Check that the Mix Master fader is up. For problems associated specifically with EVOi.324 Do you have something connected on the Mix Inserts, and is Loudspeakers and the integrated EVOi.net please refer to the...
  • Page 31: Technical Data

    T E C H N I C A L D ATA E V O i . s y s S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Noise Measured RMS 20 Hz to 20 kHz Bandwidth Mic.
  • Page 32 T E C H N I C A L D A T A E V O M i c r o p h o n e s - W i r e l e s s UHF Transmitters HANDHELD BODYPACK RECEIVER Carrier Frequency 710 to 860 MHz...
  • Page 33 T E C H N I C A L D A T A D y n a m i c P r e s s u r e G r a d i e n t M i c r o p h o n e Polar pattern: Supercardioid Frequency range:...
  • Page 34: Warranty

    Balboa Boulevard, PO. Box 2200, Northridge, California In the U.S.A. (800) 8JBLPRO (800.852.5776) 91329 (818/893-8411). We may direct you to an authorized On the World Wide Web: http://www.jblpro.com JBL Service Agency or ask you to send your unit to the factory...
  • Page 35 I N D E X Applications ...26 Mixer features AUX sends ...11 AUX sends ...11 Bargraph meters ...17 Bargraph meters ...17 Connections 100 Hz Hi pass filter ...11 Microphones ...7, 8 DIR (Direct output) ...13 Power ...5 Equalizer ...11 Network ...6 Headphones ...17 Speakers ...6 Input channels ...10...
  • 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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