JBL EVO1.324 manual

EVOi.324 User’ s Guide Introducing The Next Generation of Installed Sound A Loudspeak er W ith Intelligence[...]

CONTENTS Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Design Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features EVOi.324 Front/T op . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 EVOi.324 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

1 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION - READ THIS CAREFULL Y 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 T [...]

EVOi.324 2 INTRODUCTION WELCOME Thank you for purchasing an EVOi.324 Intelligent Powered Loudspeaker . Not only is this the most compact 1300 watt powered loudspeaker , it is also the world’ s first loudspeaker with built-in intelligence. The integrated digital technology allows it to manage its own performance and through the use of the optional[...]

EVOi.324 3 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 prov[...]

EVOi.324 4 FEA TURES EVOi.324 FRONT/TOP 1 JBL Eye bolt System Located on the top (and bottom) is our standard JBL eyebolt system to accommodate ceiling attachment (and floor mounting system, see Foot Kit, page 19), when required. 2 14” LF/MF T ransducer s Each 14-inch, LF (Low Frequency) and LF/Mid carbon- fiber cone transducer features our paten[...]

EVOi.324 5 FEA TURES EVOi.324 REAR 8 Compact Design EVOi.324’ s design has been dedicated to applications requiring a permanent sound reinforcement solution. For a 1,300-watt Intelligent Powered Speaker System, it weighs only 65 pounds (29.5 kg) and stands barely 42” (1.07 meters) tall. 9 D-Class Amplifier Each EVOi.324 includes two digital amp[...]

EVOi.324 6 Input Power AC Main HOOK-UP DET AILS AUDIO AND AC POWER CONNECTIONS Power Cycle (Boot-up) Times EVOi.324’ s internal DSP (Digital Signal Processor) circuit board includes software applications. Like any device operating software programs, there is a “boot-up” time lag before EVOi.324 becomes fully operational. The audio signal will[...]

EVOi.324 7 APPLICA TIONS INTENDED APPLICA TIONS EV O Loudspeaker Systems have been optimized for small to mid-size venues, wher e a pair will sufficiently reinfor ce sound for an audience of up to five hundr ed people. They have been designed with specific applications in mind: schools and sports facilities; places of worship; and performance venue[...]

EVOi.324 8 APPLICA TIONS LOUDSPEAKER BASICS Horizontal Co verage Angles Horizontal Coverage = 80 ° V er tical Cov era ge Angles V ertical Coverage = 80 ° EV O 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 l[...]

EVOi.324 9 APPLICA TIONS EV Oi.324 Cov era ge Angles Placing this 80 ° x 80 ° speaker up in the air and pointing it towards an audience area will result in a defined area of coverage . T able 1 : Throw Ratio O ptimized Covera ge R educed L oud n ess Out of Covera ge The Throw Ratio Based on its area of coverage performance, the EVOi.324 has a hei[...]

EVOi.324 10 LOUDSPEAKER BASICS Aiming EV O Once the optimum height of the EVO loudspeaker has been identified it needs to be aimed to achieve the desired coverage area. The point at which to aim is derived from a simple height-to-depth aiming ratio of 1:2. For example, if the EVOi.324 is installed at a height of 10 ’ , it will “ throw ” to a [...]

EVOi.324 11 APPLICA TIONS LOUDSPEAKER BASICS W hen to use Delay Speak er s The use of more than one EVOi.324 may be necessary in venues with extremely long listening areas. For example if the listening area is 120 ’ in depth and the required performance is for “ Loud Playback Music ” the Maximum Performance Guideline on page 10 indicates a ma[...]

EVOi.324 12 APPLICA TIONS EVOi.324s IN RECT ANGULAR ROOMS Small Rectangular R oom: Longer R ectangular Room: 1 Main (Mono) + 1 Delay (Mono) For a longer room additional coverage will be required to cover the back rows of the listening area. This can be achieved using an additional auxiliary (Delay) EVOi.324 as shown in Figure 17. As a guide this se[...]

EVOi.324 13 APPLICA TIONS EVOi.324s IN RECT ANGULAR ROOMS Longer/W ider Rectangular R oom: 2 Main (Stereo) + 2 Delay (Ster eo) For additional coverage in a longer room, two more auxiliary (Delay) EVOi.324s can be used, positioned and aimed as shown in Figure 19. 60' 40' 20' 0' 0° 20’ 80 ’ = Listening Area L R 100' 40&a[...]

EVOi.324 14 APPLICA TIONS EVOi.324s IN RECT ANGULAR ROOMS Lar ger/W ider R ectangular Rooms: 2 Main (Mono Ar r ay) + 2 Delay (Mono Ar ray) 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 2[...]

EVOi.324 15 APPLICA TIONS EVOi.324s IN FAN SHAPED ROOMS Small Fan Shaped R oom: 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 ’ ab[...]

EVOi.324 16 APPLICA TIONS EVOi.324s IN FAN SHAPED ROOMS Lar ge F an Shaped Room: 2 Main (Mono Ar r ay) + 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 . 100' 40' 60' 8[...]

EVOi.324 17 P AINTING EVOi.324 is readily paintable. The SMC (Sheet Molded Compound) provides a lightly textured surface that any standard household or industrial paint readily adheres to. The result is a sound reinforcement system that is able to blend unobtrusively into the decor of its environment. Instr uctions for P ainting: 1. It is strongly [...]

EVOi.324 18 INST ALLA TION Ov er view EVOi.324 has been designed to be permanently installed. An eyebolt kit has been provided to facilitate suspension from above: a ceiling, a beam or overhang. EVOi.324 weighs 65 pounds (29.5 Kg) and attaching this loudspeaker to a surface is a task that should not be taken lightly . Always consult a qualified per[...]

EVOi.324 19 INST ALLA TION F oot Kit The Foot Kit must be utilized if EVOi.324 is to be used “ Free Standing ” . It provides a much more stable base and also a mechanism that compensates for the shape and angle of the bottom of the enclosure. Parts Included: 2 x Small Rubber Feet 1 x Large Rubber Foot, threaded with nut 1 x W asher Installing F[...]

EVOi.324 20 The EVOi.324 loudspeaker system has been precision engineered for optimum performance with a minimum of maintenance and outside intervention. AC Power The EVOi.324 speaker contains a high-powered amplifier system. Due to the remote locations likely for install, there is no power switch. Application of the AC Mains power will result in t[...]

EVOi.324 21 APPENDIX EV Oi.324 Sensitivity Char t Electrical Input Acoustic Output Measured SPL d B u Volts (AC RMS) (dB re: 20uPa) - 25 0.04 91 - 20 0.08 96 - 15 0.14 10 1 - 10 0.25 10 6 - 5 0.44 110 0 0.78 116 5 1.38 118 8 1.95 120 10 2.45 12 2 101 dB = Equivalent 1w/1m Specification AC P ow er Requirements In the United States, the EVOi.324 is s[...]

EVOi.324 22 TECHNICAL DA T A E V O i . 3 2 4 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Frequency Range (-10 dB): 40 Hz - 18 kHz Freq. Response (-3 dB): 48 Hz - 16 kHz Horizontal Coverage (-6 dB): 80 ° (averaged 500 Hz -16 kHz) V ertical Coverage (-6 dB): 80 ° (averaged 500 Hz -16 kHz) Directivity Factor (Q): 11.4 (averaged 500 Hz -16 kHz) Directivity Index (DI[...]

EVOi.324 23 W ARRANTY JBL Limited Warr anty The JBL Limited W arranty on professional loudspeaker products (except for enclosures) remains in effect for five years from the date of the first consumer purchase. JBL amplifiers are warranted for three years from the date of original purchase. Enclosures and all other JBL products are warranted for two[...]

EVOi.324 24 NOTES[...]

EVOi.324 AC Requirements . . . . 6, 20, 21 Power Supply . . . . 5 Accessories . . . . 2 Eyebolt Kit . . . . 2, 4, 18 Foot Kit . . . . 2, 4, 19 Aiming . . . . 10 Appendix . . . . 21 Applications . . . . 7 School and Sports Facilities . . . . 7 Performance V enues . . . . 7 Places of W orship . . . . 7 Components Amplifiers . . . . 5 High Frequency .[...]

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