Broadcast live for the first time in history from Seville, Spain in early November, the 24th Latin Grammys relied on Shure’s Axient Digital Wireless System and Shure software when sound company Fluge provided 60 channels of Axient Digital Wireless and 32 channels of PSM 1000 In-Ear Personal Monitoring for the event.
‘Shure PSM 1000 continues to be a consistently reliable piece of a complex live show puzzle, which demands both high-quality audio and rock-solid RF,’ says Michael Bové, monitor mixer for the Latin Grammys in 2023.
The technical team relied on Shure software, including Wireless Workbench (WWB) and WaveTool. Diogo Nunes Pereira, RF Coordinator for the Latin Grammys, was able to monitor multiple cases where WWB operated various systems simultaneously. From monitoring battery life, RF and audio level checking to continuous scanning with Axient Digital AD600 Spectrum Manager, the RF team could respond quickly, guaranteeing seamless execution:. ‘Timeline and spectrum recordings are life insurance and are always running in my shows,’ he notes. ‘Not only are Shure RF systems’ performance top notch, but the software that goes with it is unrivaled.’
WaveTool was a key part of the software used during the rehearsals and the Latin Grammys. Each member of the RF team had their own WaveTool client to monitor different channels at the same time: ‘One artist could be on-stage while two others were getting miked up and prepped simultaneously,’ Pereira adds.
The evening began with Rosalia singing a special version of the popular ‘Se Nos Rompió el Amor,’ which received a standing ovation. For this, Rosalia relied on a KSM9HS capsule, joined by a group of palmeros and guitars who were using 13 Shure AD1 bodypack transmitters.
‘Within the rich and lively panorama of Latin Grammys performances, Shure Axient Digital seamlessly blends precision and passion,’ says Alex Guessard, FOH Music Mixer for the Latin Grammys. ‘My focus was particularly captivated by the KSM9HS’s ability to capture the essence of Rosalia’s dynamically powerful opening number.’
Other artists who relied on Shure included Ozuna, with a Nickel KSM11 Wireless Cardioid capsule during his performance with David Guetta. Alejandro Sanz used a KSM8 Dualdyne Cardioid Dynamic capsule, singing his famous ‘Corazón Partío’.
Shure’s SM58 was in use too –Juanes and his chorus, Hi Flow, Carin Leon, and Pablo Alborán trusted the microphone onstage. Sebastián Yatra added a gold ADX2 handheld transmitter to this capsule.
Shure was present on the ground to support the technical team, joined by Luis López, Audio Specialist from Spanish distributor Earpro&EES.
‘It was an honor to work with the incredibly talented sound engineers and artists during the Latin Grammys 2023. By providing the most advanced software and technical gear, they can ensure unforgettable experiences. They used our equipment to its fullest potential, creating magical moments onstage without any audio issues that could shadow them,’ says Shure Senior Manager of Market Development, Javier Ocampo.
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