Wharfedale EVP12PM Powered Monitor
Making sure that your band can hear what they're playing is critical, so having decent monitors is as important as having a decent main PA. The Wharfedale range of monitors are a little more expensive than our basic Laney range, but they are louder & do sound better. The range features 2 powered monitors & 2 matching passive extension monitors.
EVP12PM 12" 200w monitor (EVPs12M is the matching extension)
EVP15PM 15" 200w monitor (EVPS15M is the matching extension)
Each powered monitor can drive 1 of the matching extension monitors. This is a money saving feature, as the passive monitors are about half the price of the powered ones. The EVP12PM is a a good all round vocal monitor, whilst the EVP15PM has more bass & makes a better drum monitor.
A good tip with wedge style monitors is to make sure the monitor is pointing at your ears - this may sound obvious, but all too often the singer stands right next to the monitor & the angle of the speaker is facing at his/her knees. They then want the monitor turned up louder & thats when you get feedback. You should move the position of the monitor, or wedge something under it to adjust the angle it's facing, so that it's pointing at your ears. You won't need the monitor turned up so loud & you'll get less feedback problems.
Here's what Wharfedale say about the EVP Powered Monitors
The Wharfedale Professional EVP-P series loudspeaker systems are the latest evolution of our highly successful EVP-S family. The new EVP-P powered loudspeakers incorporate a 200w(RMS)/320w(Peak) power amplifier as well as a built-in two channel mixer with microphone inputs. Featuring extreme protection at both the HF Driver and amplifier stage, the EVP-P Series can be played at maximum levels over long periods without fear of system failure.
Both microphone and line inputs on the mixer feature independent level controls. The Hi/Low EQ control in the output section allows the user to set the system to provide the optimum balanced output. The EVP-P provides a simple to use, single package, sound reinforcement solution that is easy to transport.
Featuring proprietary Wharfedale Pro purpose built parts and fittings (including the amplifier!), the EVP-P series is made for the demanding professional user. High efficiency HF and LF drivers convert more of your valuable amplifier power into audio, and less into heat, giving long term high output with a minimum of power compression. The WP-M44mm driver at the core of the system brings unprecedented levels of sound quality and performance to this product class. High output capability and low distortion with excellent high frequency extension characterize these new drivers. When comparing sound quality and specifications to the competition, the advantages of Wharfedale Pro built and designed components, the real compression driver and our sophisticated crossover can immediately be appreciated.
The enclosure of The EVP-P series is lightweight yet tough enough to withstand the rigors of the road. The trapezoidal low resonance design provides excellent sonic accuracy in the low frequency range. The shape of the full range units allows more compact multiple arrays for higher output and better coverage. A specially selected Road Tough industrial carpet covers the enclosures providing protection and greater safety in stacking and use.
Understanding that sound systems are often asked to perform beyond their original design parameters, we have designed a smooth, progressive dynamic limiter/protection system that is carefully tailored to each model. Overloads are limited and drivers are protected against long term overpower and transient/peak conditions. The PRO-TECH system progressively converts excess power to heat and triggers a reduction in power to the HF driver. When the overload condition is removed the system returns seamlessly to normal operation. The amplifier section has DC fault, two second muting at power up, thermal and short circuit protection as well as soft start circuitry to regulate AC current loads.
Wharfedale Professional has a policy of encouraging continuous research & development and spends considerable time and effort looking into competitive markets and products. We are grateful for the input of many professional end users and consultants across the world, in different markets and with different needs. This has greatly assisted us in making the new EVP-P series arguably the best value and performance combination available.
