EVM 400W in Mark IV

[jukesgtr]

Just noticed that my Mark IV has a speaker that is labeled as Black Shadow EVM with power handling of 400W. I have read about Electro Voice's 200W speaker in Mark 4s but could not find info about the 400W version. The speaker's sn is 000476, is this some odd version of the amp? It does not have satellite connections so I understand the amp is MK4-A type (thanks boogiebabies!).

Tks & Happy New Year!

 

[fdesalvo]

You gotta love EV speakers, haha. Holy Hell, I bet that puppy stays clean and clear!

 

[jukesgtr]

Wait until I test the amp with 4 x 6L6s instead of the EL34/6L6 combo that is in it now!

 

[Boogiebabies]

Are you sure it is not a misprint on the Mesa label. The most I have heard from that speaker is 300W. All of mine are stock Mesa's at 200W. Two in IIC+ combo's, one in a MK IV combo and one in a 1X12 Mesa Thiele.

 

[jukesgtr]

Boogiebabies,

This is my 1st Mesa amp so I dunno know about their possible mislabelling. Below is an image (sorry for poor quality), the label on the left reads Impedance 8 ohms, PWR CAPACITY 400 WATTS and the other reads TYPE EVM (i.e. not 12L or any other extensions) and the serial number....

 

[Boogiebabies]

Man, you are not kidding about the 400W. I could not find anything on a 400W 12 L at EV either. I would call Mesa and see if it is a misprint or a short, short run.

 

[jukesgtr]

I'll ask them and will you let know what I have found out....

 

[jukesgtr]

I finally spoke with M/B about my combo and it seems that my '93 MK4 came from their custom shop with this EVM 400W speaker. The original owner obviously has requested this mod, probably he/she was a jazz or country player who absolutely did not want speaker distortion.

At that time the standard speaker in MK4s probably was 150W Black Shadow.

Interesting!

PS: They returned my call super quickly, great service!

 

[Squigglefunk]

Actually, that is a normal EVM 200 cont., 400 watts max.

I finally spoke with M/B about my combo and it seems that my '93 MK4 came from their custom shop with this EVM 400W speaker. The original owner obviously has requested this mod, probably he/she was a jazz or country player who absolutely did not want speaker distortion.

At that time the standard speaker in MK4s probably was 150W Black Shadow.

Interesting!

PS: They returned my call super quickly, great service!

 

[jukesgtr]

Actually, that is a normal EVM 200 cont., 400 watts max.

This contrary to what others say, the label reads 400W, I am not a speaker specialist though.

Are EVM 200s labeled with "power capacity 400 watts"?

And BTW this is 12" in Mark IV.

 

[jimidle1980]

Blowing the cobwebs off this old thread! I too have discovered the EVM speaker in my mark iv combo is 400w, not 200. Does anyone know if these are sonically different to the 200w EVMs?

 

[robvoyles]

I have one as well in my mark III, IT IS TWICE AS LOUD as my 200 watt EVM Black shadows and a bit brighter. it is LOUD and sounds Killer!!
And the high gain tone is unreal good!!

 

[robvoyles]

Blowing the cobwebs off this old thread! I too have discovered the EVM speaker in my mark iv combo is 400w, not 200. Does anyone know if these are sonically different to the 200w EVMs?

Yes, the volume is twice as loud as the 200 watt when paired together and the 400 watt is a bit brighter but sounds fantastic with plenty of bottom end!! the two together sound incredible, they should have paired these two in 2x12 cabs. it is Amazing!

 

[robvoyles]

Actually, that is a normal EVM 200 cont., 400 watts max.

When i spoke to mesa about it as well, it is 400 watt cont 800 max. That is what i was told when i inquired and i can tell you that they sound completely different. 400 watt is twice as loud paired with the 200 watt, brighter and twice the bottom end as the 200 watt and the mids are no where near as dark. they are totally different speakers in terms of sound and power according to mesa.