RCF Evox JMix8 Review
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I'm not mad cause..these are fun. Had my eye on them for a few months and decided to pick up a pair of RCF Evox JMix8's. I bought 2 of them with the intention of using these for weddings.
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Ugly sometimes is good! 😅
I love the J8 and Jmix. Use them every week. I hear nuances in songs I never hear running just the qsc k12's. Great video!
Thanks bro, same- these are amazing speakers
I love these and doing my most job done.
Same
Had been using the J8s for small to medium sized wedding venues, but noticed the sound drops off quickly by the end of the dance floor in bigger rooms. Also, if you are doing something like a grand march and need your mic to cut through louder music the mic gets muddy quick on the J8s. Smaller shows they are great with way more low end than even the Evolve 50s, but the game changers for column rays are the Evox 12s. I use those in larger rooms and never need another sub to fill out the sound.
Funny, I think these are the best looking column speakers out there. I like that it still looks like a utility rather than architecture.
I still they they need a diet lol
Not perfect, but a good choice for something loud and practical. Mainly used for live solo concerts. Had to cut 0.9 at 2Khz at the master EQ, cause they sounded a bit harsh because of the 8x2" top speakers. But all good... They get the job done !! ;)
I love mine. Best money spent in 2020
Great video, I too purchase (2) Jmix 8s for the same reason. Must be a “Aaron” thing.
I just love your videos ….very informative and funny especially the British into to this video 😂☘️👍
Thanks, I promise more bad accents in the future lol
Thanks … keep the whacky comedy sketches coming it sets you apart from everyone else AARON …AND NOT only that , YOU ARE VERY GOOD with your filming and especially when you did the split screen of the time it took the set up and take the array Speaker column systems . And very informative and knowledgeable .. Thank you for all you do and keep on keeping on and keep ‘em coming 👍☘️❤️
Hi Arron
I’m following all your videos .I love them .👍 just a quick question on the JBL EON ONE MK2 ..have you heard of any problems with the JBL app that you can control the mix on your iPad ? A friend of mine has a pair and he said the app is very finicky ..the volume can shoot up to max or drop to very low when he’s trying to adjust it for karaoke singers . He’s also done two firmware updates but that didn’t fix the problem . Just wondered if you knew or heard anything about that as I’m thinking of getting a pair as I like the battery and a few other options on them
Thanks for any help … and keep on keeping on … ☘️👍❤️
Kieran☘️
Sorry Aaron ..I spelt your name wrong .😳☘️
@@whitefriars13 I've only used the app a couple times at a real gig. The volume fader on channels can be a little tricky getting it to the exact number you want, it jumps up 2 or 3 db with a little nudge. Other than that, no real issues. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video bro! I am considering buying these also. What would be the largest crowd you would use these for?
Thanks for watching!
You know for me, it’s all about that dance floor. I want that poppin and feelin nice and thumpy. So, any size for me. Cause I usually never have every guest on the dance floor at once. If I need more coverage for speeches or cocktail, I hook up the Bose S1. Never had complaints for sound, I think most guests and clients don’t really notice. They just want to have a good time. 🤷🏻♂️
What are your optimal settings for your 30ms? Would love to see a video on that with your perspective. Since you mentioned clipping in this video.
I'm still trying to figure those out. I need to find a place that I can crank them without my neighbors getting pissed at me lol. For sure as soon as I feel good about the settings, I will do a video
Besides being louder than the EV30 what else do you like better about these? Looking to compare sound quality at lower volumes and bass response.
Def louder, more thumpy bass, haven't had any clipping problems so far either. I do like being able to turn the top without having to move the entire set also.
Hi Aaron, loved yr review am in verge of getting one column array speaker. I am vocalist, singing along with acoustic guitar and playing some music while a break and to get crowd dance. I was looking for EV30M but after watching yr video am with RCF J8 mix, I need loud and clean flat signal. which one you would suggest.
Thanks for watching! Room size is key here. If you're playing smaller rooms, the 30m is good to go. But if you think you might book a larger space, go with the JMIX8. That way you can still take it to smaller gigs and you'll have headroom for bigger spaces.
I'll add this- the mixer app for the 30m is waaaayyy better.
@@AaronStrawn thank you sooo much... that was quick reply. I made my decision I will go with RCF considering it's sound and price factor.
@@omarsaifofficialdid you go with the J8MIX? I cant decide between theese and BOSE for same setup as you with acoustics and vocals.
@@simondark7965 I went with EV30M, because vocal weren’t coming out clean with JMIX8 mid frequency was missing, EV30M was quite good in maintaining it not completely as conventional 12” 15” speakers but okay while considering for solo gig due to its handling & remote application while performing it is very handy.
You can also consider DB technology ES503 which is much lesser price and there is no built in effects or remote app. DB ES1203 is of similar price as EV30M and has lot more power 2000 watts and 135 SPL.
Do you recommend these over the Evolve 50?
These are a bit cheaper.
Want to use them for 150 guest and lower? Maybe for cocktail and ceremony? Multiple use
I honestly think it’s subjective. I picked these cause I liked them, can’t say if they’re better than the 50s. I’m taking these with me for receptions for sure
No one has mentioned the Bose Pro16. More expensive, but seems like a direct competitor as far as performance. Have you heard them?
I did at the Midwest DJ convention and they sounded great. I Ike Bose, my first speakers were the L1 Model IIs.
Nice review 😎 just bought one and I am wondering how you connect your dj controller to it? It has only one xrl if you bypass the mixr so they said to me to put 1left xrl on one channel and right to another channel 🤔
I got LR out of my controller into my mixer than LR into each speaker like they said. I have 2
UPDATE: I did a software update on the speakers this morning and it’s running much better with the app. I still don’t like the UI, but at least I have more control
I’m having major problems with the new update where the app disconnects from the speaker when adjust settings
Did you update the speaker to 1.6? I agree, the app is no reliable. Sometimes the mute button won't work and if you leave the app to do something else, it disconnects. Not impressed at all.
@@AaronStrawn I did update to 1.6 and have been working with rcf to get fixed .. no update yet
@@djavenue keep us posted
@@AaronStrawn I would call RCf on Monday also
Hey Aaron! The Speakon cable - is it for sound or power? Cause either way - you need a second cable to go up there right?
... and I would like to put a light-fx on that bar, which also needs XLR and power cable to go up there. So I'm gonna need 4 cables to go up there. I don't think this would look good, so I would need to put a slip cover over it. at the moment my subs are big enough, so I can put a power-strip under the slip cover and a nice looking LED light, which also needs power... this speaker does not look like there is a lot of room for a power strip or cable management or an LED light to make it look good...
Why can't they just power the upper speaker through that bar AND get the signal through there, too? Can't be too difficult to put 2 cables through this bar can it?
You only need the speakon cable to connect it to the sub, no power cable needed. So if you wanted to run a light, it would just be a power and DMX (there are battery powered dmx dongles out there, I actually have them)
Hope this helps!
I’m on my 4th replacement JMIX now. Agreed…software is a major problem. Be careful of snapping the Speakon cables to provided clips. It pinches the cable. Lesson learned. Sound is phenomenal. Also have the J8 for my A&H CQ20B which I love.
Wow...-3 dB at 40 Hz! That's pretty good!
Nice - I read the damn directions. Still couldn't figure out why I had no sound until I watched your vid! Turn up the Master on the sub lunkhead! Thanks!
I'm glad I saved you an embarrassing support call lol
So it looks like it's been 3 years since this video. This is my "dream" PA system currently. Between that and the EV 50M. I'm an acoustic performer from Southern Minnesota looking to upgrade my sound. Also, do you still feel the same way about this speaker?
would i be ok with just one of these for a 100 people party ? or am i going to ultimately want two ?
I think it depends on a couple things. Size of the room and what kind of coverage you want to get. If it’s smaller and more contained, sure. Ultimately you’ll want two for bigger events and a backup
How do you use the Flat\bass boost button? When I put it in bass it sounds much heavier but in the manual it says that this is only for use at low volumes 🤔
I saw that too in the manual after making this video. I don't use the Bass boost now for the dance
i have the rcf covers with wheels ....trust me 300$ is alot for covers but worth it when i dont have to carry them every gig i do each weekend ....one weekend of work pays for the covers ....having a case with wheels on speakers and dj mixer is so much better ...i love my j8's
I use those slip covers and put them on my rock n roller. I’m considering getting the wheel bags. They are beasts to carry
@aaronstrawn same! I have some slip covers and both fit in my “coach wagon” from Academy. I just put the foldable booth on top, then the controller, and I’m out the door.
Great review, still unsure which to get between these the Evox 12, DB ES1202 or Evolve 50. Seems like the Evox 12 has the gives out the best and most powerful sound, but is the biggest and heaviest with not mixer. Ive even now started to consider one Evox 12 and one JMix8, a kinda best of both worlds. Any thoughts on why this wouldn't work? Ive consider the difference in look between the two.
I still love this system. I’d choose it over the 12 cause it’s newer and lighter. I like this one over the 50 also.
@@AaronStrawn thanks for the response mate. It's good to know you are still using these. This being my 1st column speaker, I keep thinking I should go for the biggest to get the best sound and closest to my 12" tops and 15" sub. That's why I keep thinking the evox 12, but I completely understand the advantages of the j8, just hate sacrificing sound output potentially. But I know I'll love the portability of these. Oh its so difficult 😩. Thanks again for you response and love the videos 👊🏾
Great video man, thanks for doing a thorough review, these are definitely something a lot of folks are interested in, including myself. Can you not pair up the Jmix with the Evox J8? I guess i'm trying to understand why did you go with 2 JMixes rather than 1 Jmix and 1 J8 (samething without the mixer).
Thanks! Yep, you can pair the Mix with the J8. I got 2 because I didnt want to find myself in a situation where I would need them both as a mixer and I just did this weekend. One was in the main room for reception, and the other was in the loby for cocktail hour. I'm glad I had both for sure.
i decided on 2 j8s because a j8 coupled with the mixj8 falls off a bit and that even noticeably. am very happy with it, but comparing them to the hk polar 12 is a joke, because the metallic sound in the highs is terrible .
Great review. Regarding running 2 EV Evolve 30Ms together via Bluetooth, are you saying that you can run both speakers as one larger PA with double the inputs using the EV Evolve app? Thanks so much for your info.
Ooooohhh.. I didn’t event think of that, but your right. It should work that way
@@AaronStrawn thanks for the reply. If you have 2 Evolve 30Ms could you please confirm or deny that this is possible? Cheers
@@madness8556 , you can do that only on evolve 50m , link both and use both mixers as big pa , not on evolves 30 m
@@franciscoluna5181 with a pair of Evolve 30Ms, would it be possible to create a larger mono system with double the inputs by going from the XLR main out of the first unit into channel 5 of the second unit and then XLR main out of the second unit into channel 5 or 6 of the first unit? Yamaha Stagepass 1K allows something like this to create a larger mono system. You're a champion creating all your great content. Keep up the great work.
dude you just freaking crack me up. and I learn something... but mostly crack me the F up,,,
😹You’re killing me with that English/British accent Aaron, but thanks for the shout! I’m still leaning towards the EV 50’s. Now...time for a nice cup of tea and a cucumber sandwich.
Lol, more accents to come, I promise
Curious why you picked the j8 over the EV 50 or 50M?
Because I had heard the 50's and I was curious what the J8's could do. I'm glad I picked these, happy so far!
Can you do a video with the Evox jmix8 and wireless speaker system
I made one. Check out the channel
Can you stereo pair a jmix8 wish a j8? Will the output line allow you to send a single L or R signal or is it mixed?
I believe so. I've done that with my Mixes. You can turn the mixer off and run a mix out
How would you compare the JMIX8 to the EV Evolve 50M or JBL PRX1?
Haven’t owned either of those. I will say a big advantage of this one is the speaker pole. It can be adjusted and moved which has come in handy many times. Since I bought these, I’ve used them for almost all my gigs and LOVE them
Hi dude!
First of all- great vid!
I want to buy a column system and I'm deciding between 2 options.
1. Evox jmix8
2. Db es1203
Evox is less db then the 1203 but has a wireless control option, and has an effect. The 1203 is Heavier, but has more power, the drivers are bigger, and has a stereo option. I'm not familiar with the sound quality of the 1203...
What would you recommend?
Mostly for djing
Thanks!
Couple things to consider. Room size, coverage you want.. I would lean towards lighter. The RCFs all pack up in one piece (poles are separate). Have you gone and listened to either of them? If you can go and feel them.
Hope that helps!
@@AaronStrawn unfortunately in my country nobody selling the es 1203 ao i can't hear it.
I head the j8 though and the sound was good.
For bigger events i have rcr 715 + as 708.
For smaller events or activities I'm looking for something easy to setup that doesn't need mixer and so on- just plug and play...
I wonder if you can tell the difference on sound quality between those two.
Tnx
Are they worth the money and should I get one jmix or do I need both to have the mixer ..planning on getting they zzounds ....
I think one mix and one regular should work out for you. My advice is get them if you want them. It’s about YOU feeling good about your investment.
Love the Evox8. And yes I am from across the pond….good attempt at the accent hahaha
That’s my Winston Churchill. I’ll do my Beatles one next time 😂
Hello, thank you for the review. I had a question. I have 2 jmix8. Can I use it in stereo from my external DJ mixer?
Yes. Turn the mixer off on the J8's and plug into the mix input
How big of a group can you play with this speakers?
That is a highly debatable question. I’ve had these for up to 300. BUT- things to consider- room size, placement of the speakers, objectives you want to accomplish.
hi are rcf's seriously louder then ev30s or just a little bit in real life use? thank you
They’re definitely louder. They were thumping at my wedding on Friday and I had a 250 guest count
@@AaronStrawn thank you for fast answer and very honest review your videos are very good
Can we play Roland HPD 20 handsonic on JBL PRX ONe line column array PA system?
Good question, I have the Handsonic 10 and it is very hard to get any gain directly plugged into any speaker??
Can a evox j 8 and JMix 8 be combined?
Yes, using XLR cables
Aaron how does it sound? What is the price point?
Sounds great. My fav purchase this year
Hi, If you are going to choose between these Jmix8 and Art 912a, what will it be? and why?
J8s. For me, I like a column look over a top on a tripod. That's the main reason
@@AaronStrawn I see. What about the sound? Which is better?
@@ichthys962 that’s subjective. It’s a shitty answer but most honest. I might love something that you hate.
@@AaronStrawni know what mean. Thanks man. Much aporeciated.
😂😂 just started to follow your page great stuff and u funny
Thanks!
Anyone know if you can plug a phone or ipad into the 1/4 jack socket on the back of the evox 12s and play music through the speaker from there? Just thinking for back up. Thanks
Totally. It has bluetooth also
@@AaronStrawn sorry just to make sure, it was the evox 12 I was asking about. I think you're referring to the JMix8. Can you plug a phone/ipad into the back of the evox 12 using the 1/4 inch jack socket on the back of the speaker? Thanks
@@No1Buddie oh gotcha. I don’t have the 12, but I don’t think it will work going into the instrument 1/4”. Someone with one can add to this
I Had JMIX8 bundle since may 2018 till april this year (2022). Had around 50-60 gigs with them and they earned me well.
But finally, I replaced them with HK Audio Polar 12.
1) Evox is all plastic and the bass coming from the woofer was plastic-bunchy and did not sound very good in many rooms.
2) Upper drivers are tiny and they do not have much sound pressure, so in larger rooms they rather sound bad as they scream..
3) I never used the JMIX mixer, only in some wedding ceremonies;
4) Yes, they look a bit ugly;
5) Poles - as you use them much then they finally start getting loose;
Pros:
- very easy to carry & handle, as they are lightweight.
- Sound is very good at mid levels and smaller rooms.
- fit almost anywhere, any car or back seat etc;
These bags will be dead by the end of the year :) The mixer... I barely used it.
So for you the HK polar 12s were an upgrade? How are you finding the HKs? Loud enough for weddings and events in bigger venues?
@@leorharel I tested the HK Polar at a shop. Did not like it. I though RCF was far superior. Not a Dj but a gigging musician so maybe we are after different sounds.
Do they have Bluetooth
Yep
With you on the App Aaron. I have a #JMIX8, not happy with it or the sound, I was ringing frequencies with the 7 band EQ and a mic and I heard a pop, the audio switched off but the power stayed on, I didn't get audio back for at least 60 seconds. Can't risk that happening at a gig. The sound is muffled at best and the APP mixer is very limited and not very user friendly constant switching between pages, 7 band eq is not nearly enough. The poles and cables in a separate bag is a recipe for disaster, they will be forgotten before and after gigs. My DB tech es503 sounds much better and costs less, check out my review of the db es503
Can I do a gig with 150 people with one Jmix 8? I play an EWI and I dj
I wouldn't feel comfortable doing that. Other things to consider is room size. With that many guests I would def recommend using 2
can you pair two speakers and mix on an app?
No, you will need a mixer for that
@@AaronStrawn What about to connect Prime Go to a stereo line (5/6 or 7/8 inputs) to a Jmix8(use this one as a right channel) and connect j8 by XLR as the left channel. Will it be possible to manage main out(both for the jmix8 and j8) through the app? (Master volume and EQ for example?)
EV 30M or RCF J8? Which one has better bass and is louder? I play a lot of House music, Freestyle, and Hip Hop. I have an external mixer if I go with the Rcf.
If you want volume and bass go with the J8. I’m glad I have both though. 30m for a smaller crowd or venue and ceremonies and the J8s for my bigger weddings
I noticed you were using the ios version of the Evox app...
You're right, its crap!
The Android equivalent is much nicer to use in every way.
It might be worth trying it on a tablet or phone to see the difference?
Good review though.
Thanks.
I only have iOS devices or I would try that. For me the app is useless
Are you going to buy jbl prx one?
If I bring home another set up speakers my wife is going to kill me lol
@@AaronStrawn it's a Killer system 😅
@@AaronStrawn Bring them in late at night. When she asks, Is that a new speaker? I laugh and say , Are you kidding I've had those for a couple of years! Works every time;)
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Not sure about the British accent 😂😂
That’s my “Winston Churchill” 😂