@@JairElBoni1485 вы не один такой. И у меня так же, и у многих других читал в комментариях на других каналах. Похоже на маркетинг. А в реальности получается, хотите на всю громкость выводить, подключайтесь к розетке переменного тока или покупайте генератор. Хотите мобильность и автономность не перегружайте Everse 8 на максимум до покраснения индикатора громкости. Аккумулятор не резиновый, в него 12000 ма*ч не поместится, 6000 предел, иначе будет не 440 грамм весить а больше 1 кг, и в размерах как полкирпича. 400 ватт мощности и SPL121 дБ полной АЧХ, это не шутка. Энергопотребление как у танка при максимальных нагрузках. Спасибо что звук не искажает и корпус не разрывает на части от максимальной громкости, крепко сделан.
A wave with a sound pressure of 121 dB will cover everyone in a radius of 100 by 100° vertically and horizontally ) but it's better to have a backup power supply th-cam.com/video/HV2vtPn7UDM/w-d-xo.html I checked on the street, but I tried the opposite when there were no people. They would have prevented me from making this video.
Hey Scott! I follow you and keep up with all of your videos. I'm a big fan! However, this video was extra special. I'm an old guy but for the past few decades, I've been associated with EV as a designer and user via the rep firm I worked for. I, of course, have lots of EV gear and my main system is the Evolve 50. I reviewed the Everse 8 when EV released it and at that point, I figured they had another winner and as you and others have shown, they do! I just want to thank you for your review of this outstanding product and I hope your readers and subscribers really come to understand this product as it not only has great features but when one considers its SPL capabilities as a battery powered speaker, there simply is no comparison. I hope you may consider reviewing other EV products such as their mics and wireless products. I use the RE520, RE420, RE20 and the N/D 868. I also have their Zx1's and the rare SB2a subs. I would suggest looking at the RE3 wireless as it can broadcast uniquely via the 600Mhz band. Very handy! And FYI, because of your reviews, I am a Phenyx Pro and Stage Traxx 3 user! Thanks again Scott!
Thanks Gary!! I appreciate that 😊 And yes I absolutely love EV products. My 90s band I play in is the only show that I do not have to provide PA/sound for (when we need to bring sound) and my singer has an EV setup as well. We are huge fans, so I was extremely stoked to get to review this system. It’s so well designed, and I would love to review more in the future 🤘🤘
Also, I looked up that system about the 600mhz range (this video: th-cam.com/video/e_-IpvvQjmU/w-d-xo.html ) and I’m blown away! I had no idea that was a thing!! 🤯 Thanks for sharing that 🤘
Just got one a couple weeks ago, and it’s great! Light weight, and has been plenty loud so far! Only thing I wish I could do, is use different effects on each channel. Would love to apply some delay to the guitar channel only.
Incredible review, Scott. Those are Sweet upgrades. I’m still digging One of the in ear monitor systems you recommended. I used affiliate links of course. Now a friend is ready to buy as well. Thanks again
The conversation with wedding couple and/or the wedding planner goes just like that. You only forgot to mention the support you get by food people who stand on the musicians side.. they’ll be moving every damn piece in as well
You can buy a usb c to 15v dc and power your slxd. I use 2 dual slxd receivers powered by usb power banks with ripcords and use the Behringer flow 8 as my mixer since it’s powered via usb. I don’t need a super loud setup so I can have everything battery powered and the wireless and mixer are inside a 3u shallow rack all connected and powered so all I have to do is connect the xlr to the speaker.
Watched this as a very, very happy owner of the Everse 8 (for acoustic solo and duo performances using an extra pedalboard for guitar plus extra channels such as stompbox and BeatBuddy via a StompMix 4 mini mixer). It‘s every bit as brilliant as you point out, and I say that coming from the Bose S1 Pro, which I‘ve enjoyed using for many years. The Everse 8, however, is in an entirely different league. It reaches deeper down in frequency, has a much more transparent and authentic treble region (which tends to be comparatively a bit harsh without EQ, but it has plenty of EQ options to tame that), and it offers tons more control over every parameters, plus compression and built-in reverb you can actual tweak. There is no reason at all to get a Bose S1 Pro anymore, unless of course you prefer its Bose signature sound, which is warm and a bit muffled by comparison, or like its slightly smaller form factor better. I‘ll probably still hold onto my Bose just as an extra floor wedge, or to expand my one-speaker Everse E8 setup if and when needed. I figure it won‘t net me much cash if I try to sell it nowadays, especially since the retail price has plummeted since the release of the Everse 8. P.S.: The clarity of the Everse reminds me a lot of my old Mackie SRM 450 powered speakers (the ones that used to have the Italian chassis built in, before Mackie started to use the Chinese ones): Very transparent and true-to-life with just a wee bit of EQing. I found I can once again use my higher-end mics because you can actually hear there subtle differences - the ones that got lost on the Bose S1 Pro, with its tendency to press its (admittedly pleasant) sound signature on everything.
Wow !!! Man do I feel like a dinosaur… I’m still using my very heavy old amp with my mixer board. Great video on this powered speaker. 500 w And light weight.. thats a wow factor too. Thank you doing a review….. and yes, had that rain conversation a few times and someone always has 4 x4 tarp to cover over all the equipment and band.. lol 😂😂😂
I picked up one of these a couple of months ago to replace my acoustic amps. Super versatile, powerful, and portable. I had trouble after updating firmware - I could no longer save one level setting after the update. Sweetwater sent me a replacement. I’ve been avoiding the firmware update on the new unit. Would love to know if anyone else has applied the firmware update - any issues?
On the subject of "We're just going to hope for the best"… I was playing on a cruise ship (private cruise) a long time ago, and they'd set up a giant party for the last night on the back deck. Rain kept looking more and more likely, and we could see giant thunderheads on the horizon. The crew kept saying, "Cap'n says it's not going to rain" and they were trying to convince us to set up. I finally had to be the "bad guy" and said no. My band members looked at me as if I'd really screwed the pooch… and then thirty minutes later, the deluge was unbelievable. WHEW!
Yup! Someone has to be the “bad guy” in those situations. Our other guitar player had to do that at one show where they just refused to have us covered. We could literally hear the thunder as they were talking. The lady wouldn’t even look at us the rest of the night she was so furious. My favorite was “if there is ANY chance of rain we will move inside.” It absolutely monsoons (this was in Wyoming), and afterwards she goes “well it’s done now right? So you can setup?” Luckily there was another production crew (who I helped tarp everything) and I just had my IEM rack and stuff like that. There were literally power outlets upside down in puddles all over the stage. She still wouldn’t move it inside lol. It’s insanely frustrating. Always have insurance on your gear and do not be afraid to be the “bad guy”
@@ScottUhlMusic Hah! Another quick "rain's coming!" story: About two years ago, we were playing outside, facing west (I'm in Nebraska). We were watching the radar and seeing a big storm headed our way. The giant thunderheads started looming on the horizon, with big flashes of lighting. The audience, with their backs to it, didn't see it. At the end of our second set, we said, "Well, we'd better skip that last set and get out of here!" There were quite a few "Boo!'s". Then we said, "Turn around and look behind you…" The audience was gone inside of ten minutes. We luckily got our gear torn down and packed away just before all hell broke loose.
Hi! I want to ask you something. The maximum sound pressure of the Everse 8 SPL is 121 dB when all three volume controls are set to maximum? From the main speaker page + from the Bluetooth audio channel + The main volume? I was so amazed listening to metallica on a street volume test that I almost fell over from the sound wave, as if a hurricane, tornado and tsunami swept by at the same time
Hi ! Yesterday I received a package with a new Everse 8 battery. I shot a 7-minute video about the EV Electro-Voice backup battery for Everse 8: unpacking and charging the new battery for the first time. Why do the instructions say about 24 hours if the speaker display showed FULL after 2 hours and 22 minutes and turned off? Of course, I didn't disconnect from 220 volts anyway, but what does it change if the BMS board turns off all electric currents when the battery is fully charged? th-cam.com/video/r7o5AcCujIw/w-d-xo.html
I don’t think it has a 24 hour battery life. I go over the battery life in this video. But this speaker has been working SO well for me. And it definitely lasts longer than 2 hours
@@ScottUhlMusicYou probably misunderstood me) I'm not talking about autonomy right now, but about the first charge of a new, unused battery. In the instruction manual for the Everse 8 battery from the manufacturer Electro-Voice, in the installation section, it says about 24 hours. That's what I did. I thought that the Full label would appear in 24 hours, but it appeared in 2 hours and 22 minutes. Is it just me or all users? Has anyone noticed this? I captured it on my video. After 2 hours and 22 minutes, the battery was fully charged. Where are the other 22 hours? I kept 220 volts in the socket for exactly one day anyway, but what's the point if the battery charging current is already turned off by the BMS protection board? It doesn't make any sense)
@@ScottUhlMusicThanks! This is also a mystery to me) Okay. Since they write about 24 hours, it may be necessary to carry out some kind of optimization procedure for a new battery after storage in warehouses. Anyway, I did everything according to the instructions. I hope it will last a long time and work properly.
It's a great speaker. But for wedding ceremonies, it's not good for mission-critical. I need a knob for EQ to access quick. Can't be messing with a DSP when you need to adjust gain, EQ quickly.
I disagree personally from my experience. Controlling it with the app is amazing and very easy to adjust everything. Definitely trust it in "mission critical" situations personally.
Hey Scott, I've been binge watching a lot of your videos and have managed to put together what I think will be a very solid system for a new church I am setting up. Thanks so much for all of your knowledge and insights. Would you recommend using this speaker for a small band that uses the Berringer 18, and would you recommend getting 2? Currently I was eying up the Mackie Thrash 212 GO Battery-Powered. A lot of the time its just me on guitar along with a couple singers, but I'm hoping to add more musicians as we grow.
Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the channel! Usually with a band it’s better to get a bigger PA system. I use the EV evolve 50s for my band, and singer had the EV ZLK 15s and subwoofers. Those are better for bands. I use this one for speeches for weddings and for acoustic/solo/duo stuff. I’ve used it for my band, but it was a small room. It did work, but we also had a subwoofer and another speaker
@@ScottUhlMusic Thank you for the quick feedback, I'll look into those as some better options! Again, I genuinely appreciate your help and channel. I would have struggled a lot without you.
Dude… every single time lol. Except ironically the wedding I got to test this out at. They were actually really reasonable. It did start to rain, but it stopped by the time ceremony started 👍 And they gave proper coverage to the rest of the gear 🤯🤯🤯
There is something weird with the Bluetooth and a Iphone 11(pro), when I set the sound on my phone at zero while playing a song, the speaker still puts music through. Sometimes it just works as a normal Bluetooth speaker, but most of the time I cant make it silent bij turning down the music on my phone. This is not a problem with android phones and laptops. So I was wondering, how does you phone behave with the Bluetooth?
I think it means whether it is possible to sing into a microphone and play guitar with backing tracks. Yes, you can. This is what it is designed for, to make the most of the speaker system. The main question here is how long the battery will run continuously until it runs out. Personally, it bothers me. Because in this mode, when all three channels are working, 100% of the battery charge lasts for 2.5 hours at high volume. I played outside three times, microphone, guitar, backing tracks. Found out.
Thanks for the review Scott. I'm currently using the LD Systems Maui 5 Go (column system similar to a Bose compact) paired with a Behringer Flow 8 mixer for my battery powered set up at weddings. The Maui's sound great and have plenty of headroom on recorded music but can break up a little if they are pushed in live music situations. I find this pretty common with other battery powered speakers I've used. How do you find the Everse 8? Can it handle live performances like a regular pa speaker? BTW "We're just going to hope for the best" - happens to me at weddings here in Australia all the time.
I do love my everse 8. I have not found it to be limited at all. I’ve used it with my band and it’s worked well! Although you would probably want bigger speakers for bands though, that’s just in general… size of the speaker does matter. But I still think this one does work well 🤘
Nice presentation and information. I've enjoyed my pair of 8s for about 6 months. I do about 11 one hour shows and plug them in while performing the 12th show, rinse and repeat! I am interested to know this: I currently use a mixer to go L/R from my keyboard and L/R out of my mixer to each speaker *achieving stereo. I am able to put my mic in the mixer, thus it comes out of both speakers. I was wondering if I can use a wireless mic transmitter in to one 8 speaker and somehow get the mic out of both speakers? If so, I can also do (2) other transmitters from my keyboard into each speaker for stereo? I would hope this works, if so..would be amazing. I LOVE THESE SPEAKERS - they sound so good.
This system looks absolutely awesome! I have been using a Roland Street Cube EX for about four or five years, and I really like it, but it lacks Bluetooth. I really like the weather resistant options on the EV system, and the tray for the top is simple genius. The guys on the product design team for EV hit a home run! Great video, Scott! I always learn a lot from you!
Very interesting. If I understand correctly I can't have a different mix between the speaker and the XLR Out (named "mix out"). Isn't it? It should be useful to me but we can't have everything.
Comparison of power consumption and sound of the combined Roland Cube Street Ex amplifier with portable JBL Eon One Compact and Everse 8 speakers connected to the AllPowes S200 mobile power station (audio test) th-cam.com/video/LFiHgTTQAXM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bs139O8OW0FJ4Ht6
Great review! I was thinking of going with the LD maui go, but for most of my needs this would work fine. The rain cover looks like it would block the sound when on it. Is that the case (no pun intended)?
Haha no it doesn’t block the sound at all, that’s what’s nice about how the front part comes up and leaves that thin mesh. And then if the rain gets bad, just put it down. It’s amazing
@@ScottUhlMusic That's what I meant the thin mesh lets the sound out but the outside cover does as well? So what's the point? If the outside cover also lets the sound out why have the thin one? Is it that the outside cover does mask some of the sound but lets through enough but not all sound? then it would make more sense to me. If not, just put a garbage bag over the speaker, while it's raining hard. Either way thanks for the quick response!
Do you prefer this one over Bose S1 Pro+ and why? I am mostly interested in terms of sound. I plan to replace my Turbosound IP1000 v2 with either one of those. Thanks Scott!
If you are only interested in sound, my choice is the Electro Voice because they make my favorite speakers. A buddy of mine will basically only get stuff that is Bose. Tone is subjective, and I would look to see which one has the features you want. But EV wins for me with tone every time… but both sound great
@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks a lot for the answer.. I am aware that these speakers can not sound as loud as column speakers, but I would get one that sounds as loud as possible... Bose S1 Pro+ wins for me because of 20º wider dispersion, but my understanding is that EV is much louder and handles bass much better. Isn't it?
Hey Scott thanks for your review. 9 out of 10 times, they hope for the best.😅 I am a mobile dj and do alot of weddings, cocktails, and ceremonies on farms.
Hey Scott...very thorough review! What's your thoughts of how this'd work for an el bass, or EUB speaker for a jazz trio gig in a coffee shop sized room?
I definitely think it would work! You won’t get a huge amount of bass thump with a smaller speaker, but for a coffee shop you don’t want a super deep subwoofer sound anyways.
Thanks, Buddy... I'm getting it! Purchasing one now from Sweetwater (Bill Sears). I'll get another soon to have STEREO monitors for gigging, listening, woodshedding, traveling to the Up North Wisconsin Cottage, and more...@@ScottUhlMusic
Great video! I have a potential video subject, could you show how you make a living as a musician? What does it take skill wise, and technology wise? Do you perform multiple times a week? Stuff like that, thanks!
Thanks! And that’s a good idea, I will keep it in mind. My short answer is to have many options! I can do solo, duo, trio, or band. I also have TH-cam, I used to teach, I do consulting, and I can run and/or rent sound/lighting. Having multiple options has been a huge help!
Thinking of purchasing this speakers does the Shure BLX288/PG58 Dual Channel Wireless Handheld Microphone System work with the Dc power output? Thanks in advance
Great review!! I do have one question though. When you link two speakers via Bluetooth and you plug a mic in to one of the speakers, does the sound come out of both speakers or only the one that the mic is plugged into?
You can only wirelessly stream music via BT between 2 EV8s wirelessly. However, if you link the 2 EV8s via an XLR, you would hear the mic/guitar, etc on both.
What's your experience with direkt sunlight? I know, if possible we don't put our equipment in direct sunlight, but sometimes there's no other option. Does this speaker turn off, if it gets too hot?
Can you talk about the "time out" power mode? I heard there is an issue with it going to "Sleep mode" if not using continuously? Also how to disable it
Hi! Happy New Year! I have a question of the century! From the category of "I want to know everything"))) Judging by the technical data, the JBL Eon One Compact battery (amplifier power 150 W, maximum volume level 112 dB) has a capacity of 6100 mAh × 14.8 volts = 90.28 wh = 12 at medium volume and 4 hours of operation at maximum volume compared to Everse 8 (amplifier power 400 W (volume maximum level 121 dB) - capacity 6000 mAh × 14.4 volts = 86.4 Wh = 12 and 6 hours of operation. Why does the Everse 8 have the same duration of operation at medium volume and a longer maximum operating time with 2.6 times more amplifier power and less battery charge??? According to the technical specifications comparing the power of amplifiers and batteries, the duration of operation of the Everse 8 should be less. Or am I wrong, mathematics and physics don't work here. Then how is this possible?
That’s above my pay grade haha. I just know that it survived more than a 4 hour set with the volume very loud and it still had a lot more to go. I haven’t had issues with battery life with this system
Another question from me! Sorry to bother you) Do you have the Everse 8 display blinking sometimes when the battery is turned off and in charging mode from an electrical outlet? Chaotically, without a specific time interval. It can dim for a long time, then it can flash for a few seconds and so on for the entire time until it is fully charged to the state of full 100% charge and turns off. Or does the display always glow dimly when charging the battery without such flashing? And is there real, personally verified data on how long it takes to charge from 0 to 100%? My Everse 8 was charged in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Replay!!! Thorough as you can be!!! Well done Scott! I held off in buying any more battery powered speakers because I didn’t want them to just around while not being used if the power at and event goes out. Out of the two options, I was advised to go with this one the utmost versatility in what I can use it for.
Are there any Busking PAs with built in ability to record songs one assign to tracks.”? (So something for outdoor spontaneous songwriting, and to use with an electric guitar not acoustic/electric.)
@@ScottUhlMusic so you go out on a USB to lightning on phone with some kind of ap? I guess just get a micro SD cord to Phone. I’m mostly outside small stage with maybe 75. 100 foot by 60 ft, and was wondering if te showbox will do or save up for EV8 or 12?
Здравствуйте. Это опять Юрий из России по поводу зарядки Everse 8. Пишу по русски. Автоперевод Ютуба работает нормально, поможет понять друг друга. Помните я спрашивал про изредка появляющиеся мигания на дисплее в режиме зарядки выключенного динамика ? Вот снял ролик про это и про время полного заряда th-cam.com/video/nRDojrJYh08/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xq_5KIge4WCNjlZF "Allpowers S200 и Everse 8. Большой тест зарядки аккумулятора портативной колонки" где показал весь процесс зарядки. С 7 минуты появились первые мигания на дисплее выключенной колонки. Потом иногда время от времени появлялись снова. Весь процесс от начала до конца зарядки аккумулятора Everse 8 занял 2 часа 30 минут, так же как и от обычной электросети.
I have one more question. A fellow musician told me, that this speaker needs updates regularly and sometimes it happened right before the gig and he could not use the speaker for up to an hour. I don’t use the mobile app, so there won’t be any updates, right?
That’s the one thing I really don’t like about it… you have to update the firmware to use the app. I’m working on a review on the 12. It does drive me nuts
@@ScottUhlMusic So I called the EV support and they told me, that there are no updates when not used with the app. There was only important one update, that had to be done, when using the app, other updates are always optional and can also be done later. I will keep on using it without the app. Maybe I will make an update once a year or so.
Thank you For this very very helpful video. One question, If I have a microphone in Input 1, and have a MP3 player input 3,4. For ducking ??? Do I put. the Ducking. on Channel. 1 or 3/4. my goal is for the music to. be reduce when someone is giving. a speech. i appreciate your help
"hope for the best".............yea............that doesn't help me when im RUSHING to break down my crap & trying to cover everything!...especially my $2500 pedal board....geezzzz.....
Have a nice time! May I ask you a question? Everywhere they write and talk about 6 and 12 hours of battery life. Is it when all three channels of the amplifier work simultaneously: microphone plus guitar plus minus or only one? For example, a minus with a bass guitar and drums requires more energy than one connected guitar with a microphone, and even more than just one guitar. What should I pay attention to when using all three elements at the same time? On the volume indicators , so that they would not reach the peaks of the limiter ?
Hello again. I live in Russia. There is no one to ask. Battery life with all three channels: microphone, guitar, soundtracks at maximum volume lasts a maximum of 3 hours. Is this the case for everyone?
It also depends on how loud the speakers are, if everything is completely maxed out and you are using the power output, then battery life will be less. I’ve used these multiple times very loudly at 4 hour gigs and it’s been fine
I keep stumbling on your reviews and you've quickly become a trusted voice. It's so hard to find people who aren't just schills to get free gear from sponsors. We have similar taste. My main rig is built around an HX Stomp and my go-to PA speakers are EVs. I have ETX-15Ps. The Everse 8 is definitely my next acquisition!
Thank you! I really appreciate that. I always make sure to use the gear live in my reviews (at least almost all of the time), so I’m glad to hear people find that helpful. And nice setup! You can’t beat HX Stomp + EVs 🤘
Hello. How long does the battery actually last? and not according to the manufacturer's advertisements for 6 and 12 o'clock. Have you checked? There is a strong suspicion that the 86.4 Wh power consumed by the Everse 8 battery is not enough for as many hours as it is written in the instructions.
@@ScottUhlMusic What are the audio input volume and overall MAN volume settings? up to a maximum of 0? was there a restriction indicator at the same time?
Hi! The mobile speaker management application Everse 8 - EV QuickSmart version 2.4.5 with new firmware 1.1.7 was released in December 2023. Are there any differences from the previous version?
Okay, then write if it's not difficult. I have installed it, but it is not possible to conduct tests. Nothing seems to have changed except for the volume indicator. It has become larger than in the previous version. I did not enter the settings themselves. I do not know if something has changed or not. Usually, in my opinion, something should be improved in updates.
@@ScottUhlMusic Здравствуйте ! В середине января 2024 вышла новая версия EV QuickSmart Mobile 2.5.0. Очевидно в связи с появлением на рынке нового Everse 12.
"We're just gonna hope for the best" The first time I heard that, it cost me money. Consequently, I never hear it from the same person twice anymore. The loss of 3 or 4 hundred dollars for a gig doesn't balance well the 80% chance of losing thousands.
Hey man, great review. Only thing i havent been able to figure out is if you have access to any of the handles on the speaker to carry it while in the protective cover. Did they add a zipper or opening for this?
Hi Scott I was wondering if you could answer something for me. Can you use a 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter on an instrument cable and plug it into the 3/4 stereo input? The goal is this: Acoustic duo with vocals on inputs 1 and 2. Acoustic-electric guitar (with pre-amp no Hi-z needed) on input 3. If you haven't tried this, would you be willing to see if your acoustic-electric would work (with a 1/4" to 3.5mm reducer) on input 3/4. If it does, can you see if bluetooth also works as well at the same time? Thanks in advance I appreciate it!
Bluetooth won’t work because of latency for live audio, but going into a line input will sound okay, but not “recommended” but that’s up to you. I go over that in this video: th-cam.com/video/BgPtZ0gepfc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AjqnR5VtSu0Ngujx
@@ScottUhlMusichey man thanks a million for the quick response! Yes I just watched the other video. Yes I just wanted to know if putting a preamp equipped guitar into input 3/4 would work. The goal would be to use the everse 8 for small gigs without having to bring an outboard mixer. As long as that input would work for guitar, I would control the tone and most of the volume with my preamp on the guitar. The Bluetooth would not be used for live backing tracks or anything we don't use those, it would be used for break music without having to unplug the input from 3/4 that's why I was asking that part - again thanks for the quick response. Hope I explained my thoughts better on why I was wondering about this and if you have anything else to add feel free. Appreciate it take care 👍
How does it compare (volume, sound quality, and reverb quality) to the Cube EX? I’ve had mine for years and am a full time busker, and I’m really considering making the jump when I get my school refund! Thanks so much for the fantastic video!
Thanks for the video! I'm sold. What do you think about losing the handle when you install the tray? Is it easy to put on and take off as you go? Oh, and you said that the tray does come with the 12V power cord?
It’s easy to remove for sure, I’ll take off the tray and just put it in the case afterwards. It only takes a minute. And yes it includes the cable for it 🤘
Great video, thank you. If you were a busker, would you rather have this speaker and add some 3rd party 5.8 GHz Wireless adapters to it, or would you get the Bose S1 Pro (Plus+) ?
Awesome review thanks! Contemplating this vs Bose S1..assuming both are available in my country. Will just use mainly for karaoke and guitar/with vocals. Looks power packed features. I’m just afraid with that digital dial, how durable are those? Does it have like a dial rotation/press life? Compared with old fashioned knobs that lasts for many years. Thankfully there’s an App! So for those who own this- am I correct to assume that 90% of controls is done via app? Bec I don’t trust that one knob for all 😂
Hahaha I do hope they come up with a weatherproof cover that can cover the wireless on top… however, for like cocktail hour, or acoustic sets, or just outdoor events where you do NOT have the tray on top, it’s really nice to have that weather protection 🤘
Dude, it’s summer and I know it’s coming hahaha. 3 weddings this weekend. One of them is a good friend, so I’m not worried about that one, but another one is in Wyoming. We will see!
Does the rain cover still fit with the accessory tray and an uhf receiver sitting on top? Just wondering how I would still do a wireless mic while using the rain cover
Yes, it works without a battery, I checked at home th-cam.com/video/xmT-PRQZI14/w-d-xo.html but you have already been answered, I just showed you clearly.
Hi Scott, thanks for your videos, they are amazing! I have a question, I hope you can answer me. I already bought the Everse 8 but I want to connect my wireless system, I have the Shure Blx4r but I don't know if it is compatible, do you know if this system works with the Ev? And what cable should I buy to plug in and power the system? I notice that the plug on the Ev is 5.6mm and on the Shure it is 5.5mm, it seems to me
You’ll have to see if it provides enough power. My guess is no, because my Shure system didn’t get enough power from it. You can always plug it into some external power or use this guy right here: th-cam.com/video/-RbykZwyzMY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vSvNtvvlGzKIbCwi
My recommendation if you are comparing products is to watch videos on both and decide which one is best based on which features could benefit you the most
What was the wireless system that you used, was it that little pak sticking out of the back of the speaker? As opposed to the large wireless on top which I assume was for the wireless mic only? Great demo.
I am a DJ and I bought an EV Everse 8 and you should know that it is a powerful speaker and the sound quality is spectacular. I recommend it 100%.
Agreed! Thanks for commenting 🤘
A mi solo me dura la batería de 3 a 4 horas a un volúmen alto. Y no 6 como dicen .
@@JairElBoni1485 вы не один такой. И у меня так же, и у многих других читал в комментариях на других каналах. Похоже на маркетинг. А в реальности получается, хотите на всю громкость выводить, подключайтесь к розетке переменного тока или покупайте генератор. Хотите мобильность и автономность не перегружайте Everse 8 на максимум до покраснения индикатора громкости. Аккумулятор не резиновый, в него 12000 ма*ч не поместится, 6000 предел, иначе будет не 440 грамм весить а больше 1 кг, и в размерах как полкирпича. 400 ватт мощности и SPL121 дБ полной АЧХ, это не шутка. Энергопотребление как у танка при максимальных нагрузках. Спасибо что звук не искажает и корпус не разрывает на части от максимальной громкости, крепко сделан.
Is it powerful enough to DJ to an 80 person crowd?
A wave with a sound pressure of 121 dB will cover everyone in a radius of 100 by 100° vertically and horizontally ) but it's better to have a backup power supply th-cam.com/video/HV2vtPn7UDM/w-d-xo.html I checked on the street, but I tried the opposite when there were no people. They would have prevented me from making this video.
App: 99% rain
Client: So there's a chance it's gonna be dry, right?
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Lol yup!!
Thanks Scott - great video as always. I’ve been looking to go battery-powered, and this was the right nudge. Used your link, looking forward to it!
Awesome! Thanks Michael, I appreciate it 🤘 Enjoy your new speaker. This thing is killer!
Awesome video! Thank you for the detailed run through of the speaker. Really helps with deciding on which speaker to buy!
Hey Scott! I follow you and keep up with all of your videos. I'm a big fan! However, this video was extra special. I'm an old guy but for the past few decades, I've been associated with EV as a designer and user via the rep firm I worked for. I, of course, have lots of EV gear and my main system is the Evolve 50. I reviewed the Everse 8 when EV released it and at that point, I figured they had another winner and as you and others have shown, they do! I just want to thank you for your review of this outstanding product and I hope your readers and subscribers really come to understand this product as it not only has great features but when one considers its SPL capabilities as a battery powered speaker, there simply is no comparison. I hope you may consider reviewing other EV products such as their mics and wireless products. I use the RE520, RE420, RE20 and the N/D 868. I also have their Zx1's and the rare SB2a subs. I would suggest looking at the RE3 wireless as it can broadcast uniquely via the 600Mhz band. Very handy! And FYI, because of your reviews, I am a Phenyx Pro and Stage Traxx 3 user! Thanks again Scott!
Thanks Gary!! I appreciate that 😊 And yes I absolutely love EV products. My 90s band I play in is the only show that I do not have to provide PA/sound for (when we need to bring sound) and my singer has an EV setup as well. We are huge fans, so I was extremely stoked to get to review this system. It’s so well designed, and I would love to review more in the future 🤘🤘
Also, I looked up that system about the 600mhz range (this video: th-cam.com/video/e_-IpvvQjmU/w-d-xo.html ) and I’m blown away! I had no idea that was a thing!! 🤯 Thanks for sharing that 🤘
@@ScottUhlMusic You are very welcome! Keep up the good work!
Just got one a couple weeks ago, and it’s great! Light weight, and has been plenty loud so far! Only thing I wish I could do, is use different effects on each channel. Would love to apply some delay to the guitar channel only.
I still absolutely love this speaker… and just got the 12s yesterday and used them tonight. Videos coming soon-ish
Incredible review, Scott. Those are Sweet upgrades. I’m still digging One of the in ear monitor systems you recommended. I used affiliate links of course. Now a friend is ready to buy as well. Thanks again
Thanks! I really appreciate that 🤘🤘
The conversation with wedding couple and/or the wedding planner goes just like that. You only forgot to mention the support you get by food people who stand on the musicians side.. they’ll be moving every damn piece in as well
It’s true, it blows my mind how people just want to “wish” away how water and electricity work
These are the real deal love ev!
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You can buy a usb c to 15v dc and power your slxd. I use 2 dual slxd receivers powered by usb power banks with ripcords and use the Behringer flow 8 as my mixer since it’s powered via usb. I don’t need a super loud setup so I can have everything battery powered and the wireless and mixer are inside a 3u shallow rack all connected and powered so all I have to do is connect the xlr to the speaker.
Oh nice!! That’s awesome!
Best demonstration of the EV 8 so far. Thanks a lot. I am planning to get this next month.
Thanks! It’s definitely worth it!
Watched this as a very, very happy owner of the Everse 8 (for acoustic solo and duo performances using an extra pedalboard for guitar plus extra channels such as stompbox and BeatBuddy via a StompMix 4 mini mixer). It‘s every bit as brilliant as you point out, and I say that coming from the Bose S1 Pro, which I‘ve enjoyed using for many years. The Everse 8, however, is in an entirely different league. It reaches deeper down in frequency, has a much more transparent and authentic treble region (which tends to be comparatively a bit harsh without EQ, but it has plenty of EQ options to tame that), and it offers tons more control over every parameters, plus compression and built-in reverb you can actual tweak. There is no reason at all to get a Bose S1 Pro anymore, unless of course you prefer its Bose signature sound, which is warm and a bit muffled by comparison, or like its slightly smaller form factor better. I‘ll probably still hold onto my Bose just as an extra floor wedge, or to expand my one-speaker Everse E8 setup if and when needed. I figure it won‘t net me much cash if I try to sell it nowadays, especially since the retail price has plummeted since the release of the Everse 8. P.S.: The clarity of the Everse reminds me a lot of my old Mackie SRM 450 powered speakers (the ones that used to have the Italian chassis built in, before Mackie started to use the Chinese ones): Very transparent and true-to-life with just a wee bit of EQing. I found I can once again use my higher-end mics because you can actually hear there subtle differences - the ones that got lost on the Bose S1 Pro, with its tendency to press its (admittedly pleasant) sound signature on everything.
Glad to hear you love the everse 8 as much as I do 🤘🤘Thanks for commenting!
Wow !!! Man do I feel like a dinosaur… I’m still using my very heavy old amp with my mixer board. Great video on this powered speaker. 500 w And light weight.. thats a wow factor too. Thank you doing a review….. and yes, had that rain conversation a few times and someone always has 4 x4 tarp to cover over all the equipment and band.. lol 😂😂😂
Haha man, I have 3 tarps with me now. It happens SO much!
Heavy amp??? Dinosaur is an understatement
I picked up one of these a couple of months ago to replace my acoustic amps. Super versatile, powerful, and portable. I had trouble after updating firmware - I could no longer save one level setting after the update. Sweetwater sent me a replacement. I’ve been avoiding the firmware update on the new unit. Would love to know if anyone else has applied the firmware update - any issues?
Oh interesting, good to know! I haven’t updated yet either but I probably won’t for a little bit. But yeah this thing is truly incredible!!
On the subject of "We're just going to hope for the best"… I was playing on a cruise ship (private cruise) a long time ago, and they'd set up a giant party for the last night on the back deck. Rain kept looking more and more likely, and we could see giant thunderheads on the horizon. The crew kept saying, "Cap'n says it's not going to rain" and they were trying to convince us to set up. I finally had to be the "bad guy" and said no. My band members looked at me as if I'd really screwed the pooch… and then thirty minutes later, the deluge was unbelievable. WHEW!
Yup! Someone has to be the “bad guy” in those situations. Our other guitar player had to do that at one show where they just refused to have us covered. We could literally hear the thunder as they were talking. The lady wouldn’t even look at us the rest of the night she was so furious.
My favorite was “if there is ANY chance of rain we will move inside.” It absolutely monsoons (this was in Wyoming), and afterwards she goes “well it’s done now right? So you can setup?” Luckily there was another production crew (who I helped tarp everything) and I just had my IEM rack and stuff like that. There were literally power outlets upside down in puddles all over the stage. She still wouldn’t move it inside lol. It’s insanely frustrating. Always have insurance on your gear and do not be afraid to be the “bad guy”
@@ScottUhlMusic Hah! Another quick "rain's coming!" story: About two years ago, we were playing outside, facing west (I'm in Nebraska). We were watching the radar and seeing a big storm headed our way. The giant thunderheads started looming on the horizon, with big flashes of lighting. The audience, with their backs to it, didn't see it.
At the end of our second set, we said, "Well, we'd better skip that last set and get out of here!" There were quite a few "Boo!'s". Then we said, "Turn around and look behind you…" The audience was gone inside of ten minutes. We luckily got our gear torn down and packed away just before all hell broke loose.
Lol! That’s funny!
Bro, thanks for your review. I’m getting 3.
Awesome!! Glad to help, it’s such a a great speaker!
Hi! I want to ask you something. The maximum sound pressure of the Everse 8 SPL is 121 dB when all three volume controls are set to maximum? From the main speaker page + from the Bluetooth audio channel + The main volume? I was so amazed listening to metallica on a street volume test that I almost fell over from the sound wave, as if a hurricane, tornado and tsunami swept by at the same time
Hi ! Yesterday I received a package with a new Everse 8 battery. I shot a 7-minute video about the EV Electro-Voice backup battery for Everse 8: unpacking and charging the new battery for the first time. Why do the instructions say about 24 hours if the speaker display showed FULL after 2 hours and 22 minutes and turned off? Of course, I didn't disconnect from 220 volts anyway, but what does it change if the BMS board turns off all electric currents when the battery is fully charged? th-cam.com/video/r7o5AcCujIw/w-d-xo.html
I don’t think it has a 24 hour battery life. I go over the battery life in this video. But this speaker has been working SO well for me. And it definitely lasts longer than 2 hours
@@ScottUhlMusicYou probably misunderstood me) I'm not talking about autonomy right now, but about the first charge of a new, unused battery. In the instruction manual for the Everse 8 battery from the manufacturer Electro-Voice, in the installation section, it says about 24 hours. That's what I did. I thought that the Full label would appear in 24 hours, but it appeared in 2 hours and 22 minutes. Is it just me or all users? Has anyone noticed this? I captured it on my video. After 2 hours and 22 minutes, the battery was fully charged. Where are the other 22 hours? I kept 220 volts in the socket for exactly one day anyway, but what's the point if the battery charging current is already turned off by the BMS protection board? It doesn't make any sense)
@@georgchekinoff239 ah, I think I’m following you now. And that I don’t know tbh
@@ScottUhlMusicThanks! This is also a mystery to me) Okay. Since they write about 24 hours, it may be necessary to carry out some kind of optimization procedure for a new battery after storage in warehouses. Anyway, I did everything according to the instructions. I hope it will last a long time and work properly.
It's a great speaker. But for wedding ceremonies, it's not good for mission-critical. I need a knob for EQ to access quick. Can't be messing with a DSP when you need to adjust gain, EQ quickly.
I disagree personally from my experience. Controlling it with the app is amazing and very easy to adjust everything. Definitely trust it in "mission critical" situations personally.
Allpowers S200 test with Everse 8 Speaker th-cam.com/video/xmT-PRQZI14/w-d-xo.html 🎉
Thank You so much 🙏🏾🙏
Thanks for watching!
Hey Scott, I've been binge watching a lot of your videos and have managed to put together what I think will be a very solid system for a new church I am setting up. Thanks so much for all of your knowledge and insights.
Would you recommend using this speaker for a small band that uses the Berringer 18, and would you recommend getting 2? Currently I was eying up the Mackie Thrash 212 GO Battery-Powered. A lot of the time its just me on guitar along with a couple singers, but I'm hoping to add more musicians as we grow.
Thanks! Glad you are enjoying the channel!
Usually with a band it’s better to get a bigger PA system. I use the EV evolve 50s for my band, and singer had the EV ZLK 15s and subwoofers. Those are better for bands. I use this one for speeches for weddings and for acoustic/solo/duo stuff. I’ve used it for my band, but it was a small room. It did work, but we also had a subwoofer and another speaker
@@ScottUhlMusic Thank you for the quick feedback, I'll look into those as some better options! Again, I genuinely appreciate your help and channel. I would have struggled a lot without you.
Killer busking setup
100% would be amazing for busking!
LMAO the wedding conversation was great
Dude… every single time lol. Except ironically the wedding I got to test this out at. They were actually really reasonable. It did start to rain, but it stopped by the time ceremony started 👍 And they gave proper coverage to the rest of the gear 🤯🤯🤯
There is something weird with the Bluetooth and a Iphone 11(pro), when I set the sound on my phone at zero while playing a song, the speaker still puts music through. Sometimes it just works as a normal Bluetooth speaker, but most of the time I cant make it silent bij turning down the music on my phone. This is not a problem with android phones and laptops. So I was wondering, how does you phone behave with the Bluetooth?
Oh weird… no I haven’t noticed that. Perhaps a firmware update will fix it?
Can we blue tooth and all other connection at the same time .
What do you mean “all other connections?”
@@ScottUhlMusic He means, can you use input 1, input 2, input 3+4 via mini jack stereo in… AND… bluetooth at the same time?
I think it means whether it is possible to sing into a microphone and play guitar with backing tracks. Yes, you can. This is what it is designed for, to make the most of the speaker system. The main question here is how long the battery will run continuously until it runs out. Personally, it bothers me. Because in this mode, when all three channels are working, 100% of the battery charge lasts for 2.5 hours at high volume. I played outside three times, microphone, guitar, backing tracks. Found out.
Thanks for the review Scott. I'm currently using the LD Systems Maui 5 Go (column system similar to a Bose compact) paired with a Behringer Flow 8 mixer for my battery powered set up at weddings. The Maui's sound great and have plenty of headroom on recorded music but can break up a little if they are pushed in live music situations. I find this pretty common with other battery powered speakers I've used. How do you find the Everse 8? Can it handle live performances like a regular pa speaker? BTW "We're just going to hope for the best" - happens to me at weddings here in Australia all the time.
I do love my everse 8. I have not found it to be limited at all. I’ve used it with my band and it’s worked well! Although you would probably want bigger speakers for bands though, that’s just in general… size of the speaker does matter. But I still think this one does work well 🤘
Nice presentation and information. I've enjoyed my pair of 8s for about 6 months. I do about 11 one hour shows and plug them in while performing the 12th show, rinse and repeat! I am interested to know this: I currently use a mixer to go L/R from my keyboard and L/R out of my mixer to each speaker *achieving stereo. I am able to put my mic in the mixer, thus it comes out of both speakers. I was wondering if I can use a wireless mic transmitter in to one 8 speaker and somehow get the mic out of both speakers? If so, I can also do (2) other transmitters from my keyboard into each speaker for stereo? I would hope this works, if so..would be amazing. I LOVE THESE SPEAKERS - they sound so good.
Glad you like the Everse as much as I do! I don’t really have an answer for your setup unless you go into the mixer as well 👍
This system looks absolutely awesome!
I have been using a Roland Street Cube EX for about four or five years, and I really like it, but it lacks Bluetooth. I really like the weather resistant options on the EV system, and the tray for the top is simple genius. The guys on the product design team for EV hit a home run!
Great video, Scott! I always learn a lot from you!
Thanks Alan! And yeah EV really did their homework with this one. So brilliant 🤘🤘
You can buy any optional 3.5mm Bluetooth Adapter and it'll make your Cube Bluetooth.
It could be done for a tenner.
@@bennyhill3505 Great tip, thanks!
you can get a Hosa blutooth puck to fix that for around $30.
There are cheap Bluetooth adapters out there. Just plug it into the aux input of your Roland and connect to your phone.
Very interesting. If I understand correctly I can't have a different mix between the speaker and the XLR Out (named "mix out"). Isn't it?
It should be useful to me but we can't have everything.
That’s correct, it will send an output of the speaker out via xlr, but it’s not a dry pass through. Their EV 50 have a direct out or mix out option 👍
Better than Bose s1 pro in many ways Scott thanks so much you do amazing reviews as well 👏👏👏
Thanks! 🤘🤘
As a person who used to own the Bose S1 Pro, I can tell you the Everse 8 blows the Bose away. The comparison is night and day.
@@BluesCat1980 ~ The e verse 8 smokes my former s1 pro. Vocals sound awesome!
Another great review. These are super cool, I may have to replace my CP8s. I will definitely use your links if I do.
Thanks Rick! And yeah, this thing blew me away how well designed it is 🤘
I wouldn’t, CP8 is twice as loud!
@@WWeiss-nv5vz I ended up going with a pair of evolve 30Ms, couldn't be happier!
Comparison of power consumption and sound of the combined Roland Cube Street Ex amplifier with portable JBL Eon One Compact and Everse 8 speakers connected to the AllPowes S200 mobile power station (audio test) th-cam.com/video/LFiHgTTQAXM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=bs139O8OW0FJ4Ht6
Great review! I was thinking of going with the LD maui go, but for most of my needs this would work fine. The rain cover looks like it would block the sound when on it. Is that the case (no pun intended)?
Haha no it doesn’t block the sound at all, that’s what’s nice about how the front part comes up and leaves that thin mesh. And then if the rain gets bad, just put it down. It’s amazing
@@ScottUhlMusic That's what I meant the thin mesh lets the sound out but the outside cover does as well? So what's the point? If the outside cover also lets the sound out why have the thin one? Is it that the outside cover does mask some of the sound but lets through enough but not all sound? then it would make more sense to me. If not, just put a garbage bag over the speaker, while it's raining hard. Either way thanks for the quick response!
can I link everse8 to EV50?
With an xlr cable sure 👍 not with Bluetooth if that’s what you are asking
Thanks Scott! I was hoping it can be done with bluetooth too.@@ScottUhlMusic
Do you prefer this one over Bose S1 Pro+ and why? I am mostly interested in terms of sound. I plan to replace my Turbosound IP1000 v2 with either one of those. Thanks Scott!
If you are only interested in sound, my choice is the Electro Voice because they make my favorite speakers. A buddy of mine will basically only get stuff that is Bose. Tone is subjective, and I would look to see which one has the features you want. But EV wins for me with tone every time… but both sound great
@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks a lot for the answer.. I am aware that these speakers can not sound as loud as column speakers, but I would get one that sounds as loud as possible... Bose S1 Pro+ wins for me because of 20º wider dispersion, but my understanding is that EV is much louder and handles bass much better. Isn't it?
Dude! The “wedding conversation”! 😂 How. Many. Times?
😂😂 no kidding! It’s way more than it should be!
Hey Scott thanks for your review.
9 out of 10 times, they hope for the best.😅 I am a mobile dj and do alot of weddings, cocktails, and ceremonies on farms.
Haha I’m glad it’s not just me lol!
So If I have 2 of these can I mix 4 combo inputs and run the whole thing linked?
I’m not sure if it can be linked (like with the app), I haven’t tried that
Hey Scott...very thorough review!
What's your thoughts of how this'd work for an el bass, or EUB speaker for a jazz trio gig in a coffee shop sized room?
I definitely think it would work! You won’t get a huge amount of bass thump with a smaller speaker, but for a coffee shop you don’t want a super deep subwoofer sound anyways.
Thanks, Buddy... I'm getting it! Purchasing one now from Sweetwater (Bill Sears). I'll get another soon to have STEREO monitors for gigging, listening, woodshedding, traveling to the Up North Wisconsin Cottage, and more...@@ScottUhlMusic
Great video! I have a potential video subject, could you show how you make a living as a musician? What does it take skill wise, and technology wise? Do you perform multiple times a week? Stuff like that, thanks!
Thanks! And that’s a good idea, I will keep it in mind. My short answer is to have many options! I can do solo, duo, trio, or band. I also have TH-cam, I used to teach, I do consulting, and I can run and/or rent sound/lighting. Having multiple options has been a huge help!
@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks Scott! Honestly you’ve inspired me with all the various ways you can perform a song. Cant wait for the next video!
No output for my wireless in-ear monitors. Usually I use the 1/4 Line Out for that
You have an xlr line out of the speaker
Yeah dude, the venue host is one of the biggest culprits on”hopefully the rain misses us”
Dude… always lol
Scott, as a Solo Live Looping musician myself could I get by with a pair of these and a Sub for weddings and small club/venues?
It depends on the size for sure, but I think so yes 👍 around 100 people I think it would be good
Thinking of purchasing this speakers does the Shure BLX288/PG58 Dual Channel Wireless Handheld Microphone System work with the Dc power output? Thanks in advance
You have to check the power requirements 👍
Are every evers 8 made in China?
It says made in china on the box
Can you save presets from the app or do you have to go back to the speaker to STORE?
Good question… I believe just on the speaker? But I could be wrong
both
Scott - could I run my HX Stomp off of the power out on this?
No, the stomp needs 9v and more amps. But I run mine off of a power supply using this device here: th-cam.com/video/-RbykZwyzMY/w-d-xo.html
Great review!! I do have one question though. When you link two speakers via Bluetooth and you plug a mic in to one of the speakers, does the sound come out of both speakers or only the one that the mic is plugged into?
That I don’t know, because I only have the one. That’s a good question though!
You can only wirelessly stream music via BT between 2 EV8s wirelessly. However, if you link the 2 EV8s via an XLR, you would hear the mic/guitar, etc on both.
What's your experience with direkt sunlight? I know, if possible we don't put our equipment in direct sunlight, but sometimes there's no other option. Does this speaker turn off, if it gets too hot?
I’ve had it out in the heat without problems
Wow. That's an amazing system.
I know right!? 🤯🤯
Great video, very well explained! Thanks!
Can you talk about the "time out" power mode? I heard there is an issue with it going to "Sleep mode" if not using continuously? Also how to disable it
I’m pretty sure you can disable that. But if not, my understanding is it turns on when it gets signal
Hi! Happy New Year! I have a question of the century! From the category of "I want to know everything"))) Judging by the technical data, the JBL Eon One Compact battery (amplifier power 150 W, maximum volume level 112 dB) has a capacity of 6100 mAh × 14.8 volts = 90.28 wh = 12 at medium volume and 4 hours of operation at maximum volume compared to Everse 8 (amplifier power 400 W (volume maximum level 121 dB) - capacity 6000 mAh × 14.4 volts = 86.4 Wh = 12 and 6 hours of operation. Why does the Everse 8 have the same duration of operation at medium volume and a longer maximum operating time with 2.6 times more amplifier power and less battery charge??? According to the technical specifications comparing the power of amplifiers and batteries, the duration of operation of the Everse 8 should be less. Or am I wrong, mathematics and physics don't work here. Then how is this possible?
That’s above my pay grade haha. I just know that it survived more than a 4 hour set with the volume very loud and it still had a lot more to go. I haven’t had issues with battery life with this system
Does this speaker still sound okay with the rain cover completely covering the front grille?
Not really, it will sound muffled. You want that black mesh while playing music
Hi! Do you know if you can have the Bluetooth playing music while something is also plugged into the aux port in track 3?
I believe it’s one or the other, but I haven’t actually tried that, so I’m not sure
Another question from me! Sorry to bother you) Do you have the Everse 8 display blinking sometimes when the battery is turned off and in charging mode from an electrical outlet? Chaotically, without a specific time interval. It can dim for a long time, then it can flash for a few seconds and so on for the entire time until it is fully charged to the state of full 100% charge and turns off. Or does the display always glow dimly when charging the battery without such flashing? And is there real, personally verified data on how long it takes to charge from 0 to 100%? My Everse 8 was charged in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Can you use different effects for each channel and can you configure footswitch so it turns only vocal effects off? That would sell it for me.
I believe it’s only one effect at a time… I believe.
I have the same question, also about saving presents for only 1 channel (for instance, the EQs for Taylors w/ the ES2, vs Gibson vs Martin, etc.
How do I get some gain on guitar? Reverb and Chorus is lame without crunch.
I dunno if it has distortion, and electric would sound awful without amp/cab emulation. I honestly don’t know any speaker that does that
The ‘wedding/rain” conversation got me 👌🏼
And another question: Is it ok to regularly use this speaker with the power cable or does this worsen the battery?
That will not effect the battery 👍
I own two of these. I can't be happier. You're not lying when you say it's the best.
It truly is awesome!
Replay!!! Thorough as you can be!!! Well done Scott! I held off in buying any more battery powered speakers because I didn’t want them to just around while not being used if the power at and event goes out. Out of the two options, I was advised to go with this one the utmost versatility in what I can use it for.
Would you recommend this speaker for voice and synth in a room of 50 people?
Yes 👍
Are there any Busking PAs with built in ability to record songs one assign to tracks.”? (So something for outdoor spontaneous songwriting, and to use with an electric guitar not acoustic/electric.)
You can record onto an SD card with the Mackie Showbox: th-cam.com/video/TKxZ-_Y2iFk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=m0w5IRGw_Wfbf4YD
@@ScottUhlMusic thanks I saw your channel a while back and couldn’t remember where I saw the recording option. Now I know.
@@ScottUhlMusic so you go out on a USB to lightning on phone with some kind of ap? I guess just get a micro SD cord to
Phone. I’m mostly outside small stage with maybe 75. 100 foot by 60 ft, and was wondering if te showbox will do or save up for EV8 or 12?
Nice review, thanks!
Здравствуйте. Это опять Юрий из России по поводу зарядки Everse 8. Пишу по русски. Автоперевод Ютуба работает нормально, поможет понять друг друга. Помните я спрашивал про изредка появляющиеся мигания на дисплее в режиме зарядки выключенного динамика ? Вот снял ролик про это и про время полного заряда th-cam.com/video/nRDojrJYh08/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xq_5KIge4WCNjlZF "Allpowers S200 и Everse 8. Большой тест зарядки аккумулятора портативной колонки" где показал весь процесс зарядки. С 7 минуты появились первые мигания на дисплее выключенной колонки. Потом иногда время от времени появлялись снова. Весь процесс от начала до конца зарядки аккумулятора Everse 8 занял 2 часа 30 минут, так же как и от обычной электросети.
I have one more question. A fellow musician told me, that this speaker needs updates regularly and sometimes it happened right before the gig and he could not use the speaker for up to an hour. I don’t use the mobile app, so there won’t be any updates, right?
That’s the one thing I really don’t like about it… you have to update the firmware to use the app. I’m working on a review on the 12. It does drive me nuts
@@ScottUhlMusic So I called the EV support and they told me, that there are no updates when not used with the app. There was only important one update, that had to be done, when using the app, other updates are always optional and can also be done later. I will keep on using it without the app. Maybe I will make an update once a year or so.
Is Everse 8 good as a keyboard amp?
Thank you For this very very helpful video. One question, If I have a microphone in Input 1, and have a MP3 player input 3,4. For ducking ??? Do I put. the Ducking. on Channel. 1 or 3/4. my goal is for the music to. be reduce when someone is giving. a speech. i appreciate your help
I haven’t used the ducking personally, and I usually control it from my phone running the app. But you’ll be able to tell when you use it 👍
"hope for the best".............yea............that doesn't help me when im RUSHING to break down my crap & trying to cover everything!...especially my $2500 pedal board....geezzzz.....
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its the best battery powered . dont even need to mention other brands , that it competes with.
Pricey for me but it does everything and I should be able to power my laptop if it gets low on juice
I've had this one for about 8 months and have just done the firmware upgrade.. WOW!!
Have a nice time! May I ask you a question? Everywhere they write and talk about 6 and 12 hours of battery life. Is it when all three channels of the amplifier work simultaneously: microphone plus guitar plus minus or only one? For example, a minus with a bass guitar and drums requires more energy than one connected guitar with a microphone, and even more than just one guitar. What should I pay attention to when using all three elements at the same time? On the volume indicators , so that they would not reach the peaks of the limiter ?
Number of things plugged in doesn’t really matter. It’s how loud the speaker is and if you are using the wireless output as well
@@ScottUhlMusic thanks
Hello again. I live in Russia. There is no one to ask. Battery life with all three channels: microphone, guitar, soundtracks at maximum volume lasts a maximum of 3 hours. Is this the case for everyone?
It also depends on how loud the speakers are, if everything is completely maxed out and you are using the power output, then battery life will be less. I’ve used these multiple times very loudly at 4 hour gigs and it’s been fine
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I keep stumbling on your reviews and you've quickly become a trusted voice. It's so hard to find people who aren't just schills to get free gear from sponsors. We have similar taste. My main rig is built around an HX Stomp and my go-to PA speakers are EVs. I have ETX-15Ps. The Everse 8 is definitely my next acquisition!
Thank you! I really appreciate that. I always make sure to use the gear live in my reviews (at least almost all of the time), so I’m glad to hear people find that helpful. And nice setup! You can’t beat HX Stomp + EVs 🤘
Hello. How long does the battery actually last? and not according to the manufacturer's advertisements for 6 and 12 o'clock. Have you checked? There is a strong suspicion that the 86.4 Wh power consumed by the Everse 8 battery is not enough for as many hours as it is written in the instructions.
Man, I’ve never run out of power with this thing. Even playing a 4 hour set with my band on full blast. Battery life is great!
@@ScottUhlMusic What are the audio input volume and overall MAN volume settings? up to a maximum of 0? was there a restriction indicator at the same time?
@@ScottUhlMusic Have you checked the full charge time from 0 to 100%? How much does it charge? Thanks for the answers!
Hi! The mobile speaker management application Everse 8 - EV QuickSmart version 2.4.5 with new firmware 1.1.7 was released in December 2023. Are there any differences from the previous version?
I’ll have to try it out and see. I haven’t had to use mine since then
Okay, then write if it's not difficult. I have installed it, but it is not possible to conduct tests. Nothing seems to have changed except for the volume indicator. It has become larger than in the previous version. I did not enter the settings themselves. I do not know if something has changed or not. Usually, in my opinion, something should be improved in updates.
@@ScottUhlMusic Здравствуйте ! В середине января 2024 вышла новая версия EV QuickSmart Mobile 2.5.0. Очевидно в связи с появлением на рынке нового Everse 12.
"We're just gonna hope for the best" The first time I heard that, it cost me money. Consequently, I never hear it from the same person twice anymore. The loss of 3 or 4 hundred dollars for a gig doesn't balance well the 80% chance of losing thousands.
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Hi, does it have a delay setting?
It does not, I just tried to do that a few days ago actually
Hey man, great review. Only thing i havent been able to figure out is if you have access to any of the handles on the speaker to carry it while in the protective cover. Did they add a zipper or opening for this?
No it doesn’t, and that wouldn’t allow as much protection if they did it that way. But the case is still very nice 👍
Hi Scott I was wondering if you could answer something for me. Can you use a 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter on an instrument cable and plug it into the 3/4 stereo input? The goal is this: Acoustic duo with vocals on inputs 1 and 2. Acoustic-electric guitar (with pre-amp no Hi-z needed) on input 3. If you haven't tried this, would you be willing to see if your acoustic-electric would work (with a 1/4" to 3.5mm reducer) on input 3/4. If it does, can you see if bluetooth also works as well at the same time? Thanks in advance I appreciate it!
Bluetooth won’t work because of latency for live audio, but going into a line input will sound okay, but not “recommended” but that’s up to you. I go over that in this video: th-cam.com/video/BgPtZ0gepfc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AjqnR5VtSu0Ngujx
@@ScottUhlMusichey man thanks a million for the quick response! Yes I just watched the other video. Yes I just wanted to know if putting a preamp equipped guitar into input 3/4 would work. The goal would be to use the everse 8 for small gigs without having to bring an outboard mixer. As long as that input would work for guitar, I would control the tone and most of the volume with my preamp on the guitar. The Bluetooth would not be used for live backing tracks or anything we don't use those, it would be used for break music without having to unplug the input from 3/4 that's why I was asking that part - again thanks for the quick response. Hope I explained my thoughts better on why I was wondering about this and if you have anything else to add feel free. Appreciate it take care 👍
How does it compare (volume, sound quality, and reverb quality) to the Cube EX? I’ve had mine for years and am a full time busker, and I’m really considering making the jump when I get my school refund! Thanks so much for the fantastic video!
I haven’t used the Cube so I don’t know, but the volume is super loud for a portable PA speaker
Thanks for the video! I'm sold. What do you think about losing the handle when you install the tray? Is it easy to put on and take off as you go? Oh, and you said that the tray does come with the 12V power cord?
It’s easy to remove for sure, I’ll take off the tray and just put it in the case afterwards. It only takes a minute. And yes it includes the cable for it 🤘
Also Denon Audio Commander one of the best all-in-one battery set-ups)
Great video, thank you. If you were a busker, would you rather have this speaker and add some 3rd party 5.8 GHz Wireless adapters to it, or would you get the Bose S1 Pro (Plus+) ?
Both are great! For busking only, probably the Bose, but I truly love the versatility of the Everse 8
Is there any third part app ( like mix station) that allows for full control of the compressor parameters or PEQ on each channel?
You can control the speaker with the EV QuickSmart APP. It works great 👍
Great review! Just One question, doest it power guitar pedals with the right USB adapter? Thanks
Thanks! And I don’t believe so
Hope for the best... Same argument every time. I personally have never heard anything else though I get the added argument of why is it bad..
I really want to say “if ‘hoping for the best’ changes the way water and electricity mix together, then I’m all in!”
Awesome review thanks! Contemplating this vs Bose S1..assuming both are available in my country. Will just use mainly for karaoke and guitar/with vocals.
Looks power packed features. I’m just afraid with that digital dial, how durable are those? Does it have like a dial rotation/press life? Compared with old fashioned knobs that lasts for many years. Thankfully there’s an App! So for those who own this- am I correct to assume that 90% of controls is done via app? Bec I don’t trust that one knob for all 😂
I’ve used multiple EV stuff over the years and my singer does too. Never had a problem with the dial! Not once 🤘
So you have the weatherproof cover on it, meanwhile you’re $700 Sennheiser transmitter is sitting in the rain 😂
Hahaha I do hope they come up with a weatherproof cover that can cover the wireless on top… however, for like cocktail hour, or acoustic sets, or just outdoor events where you do NOT have the tray on top, it’s really nice to have that weather protection 🤘
I loved the rain conversation. LOL. Algorithm gods love rain.
Dude, it’s summer and I know it’s coming hahaha. 3 weddings this weekend. One of them is a good friend, so I’m not worried about that one, but another one is in Wyoming. We will see!
Does the rain cover still fit with the accessory tray and an uhf receiver sitting on top? Just wondering how I would still do a wireless mic while using the rain cover
No, it doesn’t. I have a tarp if I use it in that situation, and then I’ll put the cover on it for playing music from it
Will it run on AC? Just in case
Yup 👍
Yes, it works without a battery, I checked at home th-cam.com/video/xmT-PRQZI14/w-d-xo.html but you have already been answered, I just showed you clearly.
Hello, have you tried SHURE SLXD, does it work on EV everse 8, since it is 15v?
I mentioned in the video specifically I tried with the slxd and it didn’t work. Phenyx pro PTU 1U worked great though
Hi Scott, thanks for your videos, they are amazing!
I have a question, I hope you can answer me. I already bought the Everse 8 but I want to connect my wireless system, I have the Shure Blx4r but I don't know if it is compatible, do you know if this system works with the Ev? And what cable should I buy to plug in and power the system? I notice that the plug on the Ev is 5.6mm and on the Shure it is 5.5mm, it seems to me
You’ll have to see if it provides enough power. My guess is no, because my Shure system didn’t get enough power from it. You can always plug it into some external power or use this guy right here: th-cam.com/video/-RbykZwyzMY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vSvNtvvlGzKIbCwi
Wow, that's a brilliant idea, I would never have thought of that, thank you very much 🙏, I'll check that out.
Parabéns pelo vídeo ! Muito bom, muito explicativo
How does this comepare to the new mackie showbox and the trash go
My recommendation if you are comparing products is to watch videos on both and decide which one is best based on which features could benefit you the most
What was the wireless system that you used, was it that little pak sticking out of the back of the speaker? As opposed to the large wireless on top which I assume was for the wireless mic only? Great demo.
Yup, that’s my sennheiser system for portable PA speakers. It’s this one here: th-cam.com/video/VlFGn6AxgqA/w-d-xo.html