Electro-Voice Evid Series SOS 3.2 Personal Monitor
A new approach to personal monitors. Connects to microphone stand. Built-in volume control.
Overall User Ratings (based on 47 ratings)
Submitted February 21, 2011 by a customer from netreach.net
"Personal Monitor Review"
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I would have like to have a small gain amp in it, but that would make it too expensive. It does have a volume control but I think you will use your PA's gain to adjust total volume.
Sound
he monitor sounds fine as a close field monitor. I was looking for something compact and easy to setup, This filled the bill.
Features
This came with everything you need to set up and go except a boom to hold your mic. That is OK the price is well worth it.
Ease of Use
Easy as anything to set up and use.
Quality
So far so good. It seems durable and able to withstand the rigors of stage use.
Value
I got it on sale, which made it extremely reasonable.
Manufacturer Support
No answer here. Did not need to contact support. But I must say shipping was exteremly quick (next day, normal shipping). Very happy with that.
The Wow Factor
This is a specific need item. Some people would not want to use this but those who do, it is vey desirable
Musical Background:
songwriter, recording artist
Musical Style:
Contemporary folk/country, rock & roll
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Submitted May 12, 2005 by a customer from earthlink.net
"OK for the money, but buyer beware..."
The speakers work fine on dedicated stands. I'll keep them but they are a big disappointment.
Sound
I purchased 2 EVID 3.2 SOS for monitoring acoustic guitar and vocals. For the money, they sound OK... a little boxy on the low mids, but clear enough on the high end.
Features
There are 2 design flaws:
1. The volume knob on the back sticks out like giant pimple on a cow's butt. I expect these will break off or get bent - not road-worthy.
2. The pictures you see with the mic boom stand mounted on top is marketing hype and EV's engineering blunder. They didn't take into account the weight of the boom+mic when designing the pivot joint. It can't be tightened sufficiently. Additionally the pivot is made of cheesy plastic. When I wrote to EV about this, they ignored me which is why I'm writing this review. They'll work fine on top of a dedicated mic stand, but figure another $30 into the price.
Quality
Overall sound and construction quality is OK for the money. Mounting hardware is a joke.
Value
If I were rating just the sound, it would be higher - especially for the money. Factoring in the lame hardware and it gets a lower score.
Manufacturer Support
Wrote to EV about mounting hardware and got no reply.
The Wow Factor
The appeal of this monitor is that it can be conveniently mounted on a mic stand and then a boom mounted on top. As mentioned earlier - this can't really be done.
Musical Background:
Active musician and studio owner
Musical Style:
Acoustic rock
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Submitted January 27, 2010 by a customer from aol.com
EV EVID SOS 3.2 Monitor Customer Review
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Sound
I have two of them and I used them @ home only.Their not made for professional gigs.Does not have a warm sound but as far as the the look
is good.Produces too much distortion when used as a monitor for my sound system.
Musical Background:
Known Artist
Musical Style:
Contemporary /Jazz
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