5 Reasons Why I Chose the RCF EVOX 8 Speakers! + 2 Bonus Hacks!

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This video explains why I love my RCF EVOX 8 speakers and 2 bonus hacks if you own an RCF EVOX 8 Speaker!
RCF EVOX 8 v2 Speaker:
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RCF EVOX 8 v2 Speaker Cover:
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Features:
1400 Watt
128 dB max SPL
40 Hz 20 kHz frequency response
12" Woofer, 2.5" v.c.
8 x 2" Ultra compact fullrange, 1.0 v.c.
120° x 30° slightly tilted pattern control
Innovative DSP processing
Pole mountable, easy set-up and transportation
Benefits:
1. Sleek Look
2. Less of a hazard, won't fall on you
3. Wide sound coverage
4. Can attach small, light-weight lights to the poles using an O-Clamp
5. Powerful speaker and has amazing clarity at loud volumes
6. Easy to Setup, Poles and cables fit inside cover case (not included)
7. No more bringing and carrying speaker stands
Bonus Hacks:
1. Add a power strip behind the speaker
2. Store my Velcro ties on the handle of the speaker for easy access
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@James.KingHTX Күн бұрын

Just got me a pair yesterday and I have to say I am impressed. The bass hit hard and the tops scream. I had to turn them down a little. I am coming from EV Evolve 50 and haven't decided yet which I like better but the RCF is no joke!

@RIOjonesnc Жыл бұрын

Just ordered a pair today. Can’t wait!

@alentertainmentproductions208 6 жыл бұрын

I just ordered one of these for an upcoming event... It's a small venue and think this will be the needed proving ground to become acquainted with this system....your video was the deciding factor....and I need to take it easy on the back😁

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

hey, that’s great! yes, no more carrying heavy speakers above you! hope you enjoy these speakers!

@adamherring7559 5 жыл бұрын

i have just sold my Bose L1 for the mark audio ergo 4. could not be happier. great vid. id love to hear the RCF one day. cheers.

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@afernandes135 5 жыл бұрын

My EVOX 8 is on the way. Thanks for your input.

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!

@rtaulbee 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. I use a pair of Turbosound IP2000s and in your commentary, you hit the nail on the head. Though I love the sound and power of the system (several vids on my channel), I can't attach any lights to them! I've thought about that many times during set up.."It sure would be nice if I could put a moving light on this speaker instead of setting up another stand and T-Bar!". You made a great point and I thought it was something only I thought about. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Subbed!

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

Hey I appreciate your thoughts! Yes, that’s definitely true and something to think about. I’ll check out your vids too!

@thelolguy007 6 жыл бұрын

Agree 100% mate. Great speakers. I use mine gigging all the time (Vocals & Acoustic Guitar) and she is amazing. I get compliments for them all the time. Rcf 👏👏👏👌

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to hear you enjoy them too!

@rahimkassam4928 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. We are looking to get these speakers so it was very useful to get a real life review. Cheers

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! You’re welcome. Hope you choose the right speakers for you

@Makai_the_Dj 5 жыл бұрын

Dope review. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks brotha.

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@BigBlockEntertainment 6 жыл бұрын

Once I start doing more weddings I will most definitely look at these. I like these and the Evolve 50. Still can’t decide which. It is a never ending debate online especially when the Bose guys start chiming in.

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

Yea I heard the Evolve 50 is good and has more features. The only downside is that you can’t hook a light to it.

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

And you would need to transport the parts separately. EVOX 8 is all kept inside the cover

@allengallegos7238 5 жыл бұрын

Just purchased mine Friday 050319...Can’t wait to see how they perform at my next event on May 11, 2019

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the purchase!!

@allengallegos7238 5 жыл бұрын

I used these last weekend May 11, 2019...very very impressed! I got a lot of compliments on the bass and clarity.

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Allen. That’s great! Yes, I remembered getting compliments when I first got mine too. Glad you like them!

@D0CT0RS0UL 6 жыл бұрын

Great video mate !... RCF is the best brand when it comes to get a clear sound !... I have 3 different RCF systems, and my EVOX 8s are the best of the best !

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

That’s great! Have you used or heard the EVOX 12? I heard that one is a beast!

@D0CT0RS0UL 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your consideration mate! ... No I didn't test the EVOX 12 yet, I've already in an event where the DJ used it, but I found this system too powerful for the regular event that I propose...

@doctormasterdevil 6 жыл бұрын

great review! also i was thinking about mounting my moving wash on oclamps..i like how you have that setup as well and it looks great, thanks bro!

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Yes, it’s more efficient!

@rsimon0303 4 жыл бұрын

Great review something I've been waiting for. How large of a crowd will these speakers cover?

@djmojoeofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan! I think 150-200. Depending on the room size, I’ll throw in a sub, too. I’ve used them for 2 years 2016-2018 without a sub and have done crowds up to 250. However the best sound you can get using them depends in the acoustics and room layout too. I now add in a sub if I feel extra low end will help

@coachbrandonwells 3 жыл бұрын

@@djmojoeofficialIf i had one evox jmix 8 and a 2nd evox j8, would that be enough power for a 250ish crowd?

@djvetz6973 6 жыл бұрын

Just bought my RCF JMix8, and daem! This thing's mixer has very nice perks. although, the bluetooth, not so good, but it might be that my laptop just has old bluetooth tech, it is from 2012 after all.

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad you like them!!

@BestWeddingEver 5 жыл бұрын

@@djmojoeofficial I'm confused then... I've been looking at the jmix8 you have the EVOX 8. Difference is?? One has an onboard mixer and bluetooth. The other not? I've heard the bluetooth is amazing on the jmix8.

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

I haven’t used the Jmix 8 so I wouldn’t be able to say much on them. are you deciding between that and the EVOX 8?

@nexttvc 5 жыл бұрын

Hi is this speakers good for events? like a voice speaking not just music. and how many people can cover? like 250 or 350 people can cover with 2 speakers?

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

These are great! Clarity is amazing! These sound super clean and clear outdoors. Yes, it can definitely cover a lot of people, but it also depends on the room acoustics/size and position of the speakers. They already have a wide spread and can get loud if you bump them. With that many people, it would be nice to add another subwoofer if you want more low end for dancing, but for voice speaking and music in general, they're great! I want the EVOX 12 now.

@SaenzEntertainment 5 жыл бұрын

DJ MoJoe The 12’s are about 80lbs though aren’t they? I just ordered the 8’s for my mid-sized set up. Looks like a lot of people like them so I hope they don’t disappoint. I was considering the 12’s too but thought they were too heavy for a mid-sized event.

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

Ah gotcha, I want the EVOX 12s now. I heard they’re heavy too but they also have wheels so you can wheel them around

@djHerbieFUE 4 жыл бұрын

Nobody has problems with power alleys, having the subs seperated?

@andrepeterson7194 6 жыл бұрын

DJ Moe Joe! Love the video and the speaker hack with the power strip.... question, I am assuming you detach the strip when you pack up the speaker correct?

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes it’s a great hack. Yes I detach it afterwards! Good question!

@TheVibeConductor 5 жыл бұрын

@@djmojoeofficial Where do you store the power strip? Any space in the EVOX8 tote after you put the poles in there?

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

On the back of the speaker using Velcro. Then I detach it when not in use and put it in the tote. There is enough space

@ninjaskoldpadda1005 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, what lights / clamp are you using?

@djmojoeofficial 3 жыл бұрын

They're ADJ O-Clamps: geni.us/ADJ-O-Clamp

@stewardsproductions 6 жыл бұрын

On Point bro love it!

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@albertsolorio5464 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video I got the RCF 12’s

@djmojoeofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Nice man! How do you like them??

@albertsolorio5464 4 жыл бұрын

They are bad ass I one had the Bose F1 system and sold them to eliminate the top heavy after tear down gigs. If one day get the chance to upgrade you won’t be disappointed! Happy new year brotha.

@kevintopasna7854 6 жыл бұрын

I like all your videos RCF IS GOOD FOR EVER EVINT 🤙🏾

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@discoverdevlin2289 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. You ever mess with the bass boost? Thanks

@djmojoeofficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I used to, but not anymore. I have connect my speakers to a digital mixer (Bose T8S) and it has a setting which boosts the bass and sounds great. I have more control on the mixer than on the speaker. If I do the bass boost on the speaker, I have to physically go to each one and press it, but if I use the mixer, it's an easy button to switch.

@discoverdevlin2289 3 жыл бұрын

@@djmojoeofficial great! Thanks so much. I run a Yamaha mixer, so yeah I may leave it alone!

@TheDjNoble 5 жыл бұрын

I went with the EV Evolve 50

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! How do you like them?

@TheDjNoble 5 жыл бұрын

@@djmojoeofficial they are great. Exceeded my expectations.

@thelolguy007 4 жыл бұрын

Love my evox8 also 👍

@djmojoeofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they’re great!!

@DjGCue71 6 жыл бұрын

nice video. I own the RCF Evox 12. How do you run your Evox 8's? do you run them straight to your controller or do you run them thru a mixer?

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! I thought about the EVOX 12 but that may be a bit too much for me. I don’t have that many events that need to kind of power and the places I go to have sound ordinances. Anyways, I run my controller to an external mixer, then external mixer out to dbx GoRack, then dbx GoRack to speakers

@LuisJacob366 5 жыл бұрын

Hello there. I need to know how much is the weight of the bass cabinet unit alone without pole and speaker. Cause in the web page is not clear or specific

@albertsolorio5464 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, how do you hook these up are they on a surge protector or power conditioner or straight to the wall outlet .

@djmojoeofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking! I use a Furman Power strip (amzn.to/36JYTuQ) and use Velcro adhesive to attach it to the back of the RCF speaker. The Furman Power Strip has a 15-feet extension attached to it which I plug into my power conditioner or the wall. It saves from connecting another extension cord since it already has one. Hope this helps!

@joseherrera1475 Жыл бұрын

the lights you added to the posts where you bought it Please 👍

@WaWa-hc3rm 3 жыл бұрын

hey do you have a video on how u attached the lights other things to the pole on the rcf?

@djmojoeofficial 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, no I don't but that's a great video idea! But to give you an answer in short. I use the ADJ 1.5 o-ring clamp

@la_lomacity 6 жыл бұрын

1400 watts RMS? The QSC K12 sound amazingly by themselves

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

EVOX 8 is 1400 watt peak. Yea K12 are great too! I like the EVOX 8 more because of all the other reasons, no more stands, bottom heavy, sleek, attach lights to pole. As for sound I like how the lows are separated from the mids and highs, it’s really clear at higher volumes, in my opinion

@DjBardopoulos Жыл бұрын

Hello I have one question I have 2 mackie thump 15 and 1 mackie 18s sub ,I'm thinning to buy rcf evox 8. You believe is better for quality and volume from mackie setup?

@djmojoeofficial Жыл бұрын

In my opinion, the RCF will be a better setup. Better clarity and more compact. I've heard 2 15" Mackie Thumps and they didn't have the dynamic range and separation of lows and highs as I would like. RCF will be much clearer.

@DjBardopoulos Жыл бұрын

@@djmojoeofficial thank you very much for your answer

@chriswood1149 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Which LED lights are you using (the ones attached to the Evox pole)?

@djmojoeofficial 2 жыл бұрын

They are Chinese lights. You can go on Amazon or eBay and type in "LED Mini Moving Heads" and you'll find several options

@djharryg Жыл бұрын

Do you still have the Evox 8's?

@djmojoeofficial 7 ай бұрын

Hi! Yes I do!

@specialtyentertainmentdj 5 жыл бұрын

Hey mojo, yea ya didn't mention the coolest thing about rcf Evox. The portability, the all in one carry in. I assume the 8s at the same as 12 right? Thanks for the vid. And your opinion.

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

Ah yes! That’s a great feature about them. I know for the EVOX 12, it’s not as compact as the EVOX 8. You would need to carry the stop separately for the EVOX 12

@AjayTheDjay Жыл бұрын

Question bro, Would you choose the original evox 8 over the jmix 8? And why? I’m looking to swap my rig out.

@djmojoeofficial Жыл бұрын

Hi, yes. People say that the Birchwood material of the EVOX 8 gives it a more warm sound. Not exactly sure how true it is. I also like the look of the wood than plastic

@AjayTheDjay Жыл бұрын

@@djmojoeofficial I bought some J8’s, they were priced right and they sound good. I like the sound of a wood box better too but I have no complaints with the J8’s. They sound good and are easy to carry.

@orbustudio 5 жыл бұрын

RCF rocks. (Why I own FOUR Evox 12s.) ;-)

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Do you have a video on them? I want to hear more of the EVOX 12. I want them now! lol

@oldschooldjernie 3 жыл бұрын

are they battery powered and wireless?

@djmojoeofficial 3 жыл бұрын

No, unfortunately, they are not battery powered. You would need to run an XLR cable to run sound. However, there are some wireless solutions so you don't need to run an XLR to it

@ironman1290 2 жыл бұрын

Hiya MoJoe! I caught your stand beside video about the DBTech es1203. I'm a one man acoustic guitar, vocal & drum machine performer who also DJ's before, during breaks and after my performance. So?? I've done lots of snooping around with different guys talking about different column arrays. Which do you believe would be the hands down best bang for my buck system in terms of SOUND QUALITY the DBTech or RCF EVOX 8? In this video I'm guessing you've tried both systems (before or after this video I don't know???) and have decided for yourself between both of THESE in comparison but that's just a wild guess!!! ....Peace & Smiles!!! -Edward

@djmojoeofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ed! Quality wise, in my opinion, the EVOX 8! If you have more money, then the EVOX 12, but I still use the EVOX 8 to this day and love them! Cheers man

@djreignsupremeoxnardca7762 Жыл бұрын

Hi which lights did you use on these and thank you

@djmojoeofficial 15 күн бұрын

Type in Amazon or EBay, “LED Mini Moving Heads”

@djreignsupremeoxnardca7762 15 күн бұрын

@@djmojoeofficial thank you

@DIAZAL23 6 жыл бұрын

Excelent Speaker system!!

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is!

@josealfredfernandes 3 жыл бұрын

@@djmojoeofficial Hey! Any idea with respect to Bose F1 system or dB technologies es1203? Which will be better choice?

@TJCTALENTSTUDIO 3 жыл бұрын

nice sharing

@erikamunozmusic 5 жыл бұрын

Hi DJ Mojoe, so you prefer this one to the J or Jmix, correct?

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

I made this video before the J or J mix was even out. I still enjoy my EVOX 8 and can’t say too much which one is better. I just like the look of the EVOX 8 more and like it’s wood material.

@Mr_Boykin 5 жыл бұрын

I thought the pole had a channel for the cables?

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

It does. But I connect my lights and dongle power cable so I use Velcro. The poles have a cable holder just enough room for the EVOX 8 speakon cable, not for other cables

@Mr_Boykin 5 жыл бұрын

Oh ok I smell what your cookin'!

@nicovianes 5 жыл бұрын

Honest question, what is better as far sound for let say 200 people. 2 RCF evox 8 or 2 K12 with 1 KSub?

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe the 2 K12 with 1KSub because you got that extra sub. However, the K12s spread isn’t as wide compared to the EVOX 8 so you may lack clarity to the sides. At loud volumes though, the RCF’s clarity shines maybe because the sub and tops are separated. If you’re going for more clarity, wide spread, and with good balanced bass, then EVOX 8. But since you have that KSub, I think your QSC Setup in this case might sound more full and boomy.

@francodasilva5027 4 жыл бұрын

@@djmojoeofficial u

@JohnnyInfamous 5 жыл бұрын

what is the largest event (number of guests) that you would or have used these for?

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

250 ppl and the room was pretty good for it too. I’ve done a 350 people wedding but the room was huge with high ceilings and could’ve used an extra sub

@afernandes135 5 жыл бұрын

@@djmojoeofficial Thanks again. I do have an extra SUB for bigger rooms. Great buddy.

@TheVibeConductor 5 жыл бұрын

@@djmojoeofficial 250 seems like a lot for two EVOX8's but I am aware that you have noise ordinances in many of your venues.

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

yup exactly

@andrea8625 5 жыл бұрын

And what about outside? For wedding about 100 people

@ConeyIsland1952 5 жыл бұрын

Hi How do I hook up a second powered sub to the Jmix8 settings etc?

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry, I haven't used the Jmix8 yet and not too sure. If you use a second powered sub, you can connect that to your 2nd Jmix8 speaker. For example, the first powered sub connects to your left Jmix8 speaker and your second powered sub connects to the right Jmix8 speaker

@DjDiamondLee 4 жыл бұрын

how do you compare this to Ev50

@djmojoeofficial 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't compared sound back to back with the Evolve 50. But for physical features, mine all comes in one case, the height is adjustable, you can rotate the tops, you can mount lights, and it's made of wood.

@mmaala8086 4 жыл бұрын

Hi DJ Mo Joe, is 2 x rcf evox 8 v2 enough to cover the room size 27.4m x 13.5m with 300 peoples? Do I need to add another sub?

@djmojoeofficial 4 жыл бұрын

It will sound even better with a sub. I now like to bring a sub with me for any event that’s 100 people or more. The EVOX 8s already sound good but with more bodies on the dancefloor, you would need more bass

@mmaala8086 4 жыл бұрын

DJ MoJoe, thank you. Which sub do you recommend between rcf 702as ii and rcf 705as ii?

@irisalle 2 жыл бұрын

Evox 12 vs dB 1203 ??

@AmanSabbarwalArtist 2 жыл бұрын

SUPERB

@djmojoeofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Were you looking into getting them?

@Gat0flak0 5 жыл бұрын

Muy bien primo,,👍👍👍👍👍

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@paulv165 6 жыл бұрын

Sound quality and output of these speakers is amazing. But I totally disagree with you on the low-end performance. It’s simply very disappointing without a DSP or EQ. Straight out of the box, the speakers lack any low-end punch for dance or hip hop music. The loudness function makes the sound terrible. I pair these bad boys up with 1 or 2 subs, depending on the venue, to get some proper low-end.

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I also pair it with a dbx GoRack to get more low end out of it, but I understand what you mean. More subs def help for hip hop or dance music. And depends in the kind of room you’re in too. What subs do you use to pair these up with?

@paulv165 6 жыл бұрын

DJ MoJoe You use the DBX too? Nice, which settings do you recommend? I have 4 subs to choose from. The cheaper option (but combined output is great) with Alto TS Sub 18. Or when I need something light, compact and powerful, I’ll go with the JBL PRX 815s.

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

Yup! I just use the Compressor at setting "2" I believe (the medium one), and EQ to "1" for more bass. Ok, great! Yea, I'm looking for strong, light-weight, compact subs! Thanks!

@paulv165 6 жыл бұрын

DJ MoJoe Thanks for the feedback. I think the JBLs are an excellent choice. They weigh “nothing” but are really powerful.

@TheVibeConductor 5 жыл бұрын

The EVOX8 goes down to 45Hz. The new EVOX J8 goes down to 40Hz. Consensus seems to be tight punch vs. lower boom.

@darbats 4 жыл бұрын

Is the evox8 capable of live bands?

@djmojoeofficial 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, what do you mean by that? Yes, you can have a live band go through a mixer and use the RCF EVOX 8 as speakers and will sound great.

@darbats 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@djknowt 6 жыл бұрын

hello dj mojoe, will the two evox8 be enough to do 18th birthday mostly hiphop songs, just worried about the bass. And would you know the difference between Evox 8 V1 & V2?

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

yea I think it will be fine. The bass is more punchy and clean than boomy. If you want more of a boomy bass, use a different system. I recently used mine for an 18th bday debut and mine still sounds amazing. You can also pair it with a dbx GoRack to add more bass to the EQ. That’s what I did and was great! I heard V2 just has an updated firmware and something better with the high speakers. That’s all I know. Just better than v1.

@dtweed76 6 жыл бұрын

I have the Evox 8s and I personally wouldn't use them for an all hip hop party for young people because you would definitely have to push them but with that said they can do the job if you want to sacrifice some loudness. Personally i use my Evox for weddings and my JBLs 715XLF and PRX 710 with a drive rack for hip hop oriented parties where i want to have a compact set up.

@paulv165 6 жыл бұрын

The EVOX’ don’t offer enough low end punch for hip hop or dance music.

@maya_coqsalonga 6 жыл бұрын

Just add a sub.

@djknowt 6 жыл бұрын

If I add sub, does it connect from Mixer -> Sub -> Evox?

@richardmoral8888 5 жыл бұрын

how much the price pair that speakers ?

@LSJMediaProductions 5 жыл бұрын

Mo Joe, I have a question for you. I see a G3, are your speakers wireless? Do you connect using the g3? I was thinking about a rode link for wireless connection...your thought?

@djmojoeofficial 5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! It’s Sennheiser. I sometimes use them depending on the situation or if I don’t want to run long cables. I’m not familiar with the Rode link though. the ones that I use are great!

@DJPUN300 6 жыл бұрын

Honest question does this sounds better than the QSC K-12

@dtweed76 6 жыл бұрын

yes it does, mainly because the highs and lows are separate. i dont even use my QSCs anymore lol

@djmojoeofficial 6 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree. At a distance, the EVOX 8 sounds more balanced and super clear. I think because of the separation of the highs and lows. The K12 sounds good too with more boomy bass at low volumes, but as the volume increases, it loses its clarity a bit. In my opinion