Broadcasted live for the first time in history from Seville, the 24th edition of the Latin Grammy Awards relied on the wireless system Shure Axient® Digital and Shure software to ensure exceptional audio on the most important night of celebration of Latin culture, passion, and music.
The Shure Axient Digital wireless system was chosen for its robust and reliable signal quality, providing the highest standard required for a gala where there is no room for technical failures.
To ensure uniform RF coverage throughout the gala, 60 wireless channels of the Shure Axient Digital system and 32 channels of the Shure PSM® 1000 personal in-ear monitoring system, both supplied by Fluge, were utilized.
The Shure PSM 1000 system is a proven reliable component in the complex puzzle of any live gala, where high-quality audio and exceptional RF stability are needed, acknowledges Michael Bové, Latin Grammy Awards 2023 monitoring mix engineer.
To ensure a spectacular performance in such a congested environment, impeccable monitoring and efficient signal control are essential. That's why the technical team opted for Shure software, particularly Wireless Workbench® (WWB) and WAVETOOL. This allowed Diogo Nunes Pereira, coordinator of RF for the Latin Grammy Awards, to track cases where WWB controls multiple systems simultaneously.
Thanks to monitoring information such as battery status, RF signal strength, and audio levels, as well as continuous scanning through the Shure Axient Digital AD600 spectrum manager, RF technicians were able to act quickly and ensure flawless execution: "Spectrum recordings and timelines save your life in any live performance, and I always have them in front of me at all my events. Shure systems not only deliver exceptional RF performance but the associated software is unparalleled", admits Nunes Pereira.
WAVETOOL has been a key piece of the software used during rehearsals and at the Latin Grammy Awards. Each member of the RF team had their own WAVETOOL client to monitor different channels simultaneously:
At the same time an artist is on stage, there may be two others having their microphones placed while getting ready to perform, continues Diogo.
The gala kicked off with a masterful performance by Rosalía, covering the popular song Se nos rompió el amor, which had the entire audience on their feet applauding. Rosalía used a Shure KSM9HS microphone to sing first solo, then accompanied by a group of palmers and guitars with 13 Shure AD1 bodypack transmitters.
In the words of Alex Guessard, front-of-house music mixer for the Latin Grammy Awards: "Faced with the dynamic and diverse lineup of performances at the Latin Grammy Awards, Shure Axient Digital masterfully combines precision and passion. I have been especially impressed by how the KSM9HS has perfectly captured the essence of Rosalía's opening performance, with all its power".
Among other artists who also trusted Shure were Ozuna, who used a Shure KSM11 nickel-colored wireless cardioid microphone for his performance with David Guetta, offering transparent and natural sound. Alejandro Sanz opted for a KSM8 Dualdyne microphone with a dynamic cardioid capsule to cover his great success, Corazón partío, and Feid used a custom-made green AD2 handheld wireless transmitter with a KSM9HS capsule.
The legendary Shure SM58® vocal microphone also made an appearance at the Latin Grammy Awards: Juanes and his choir, Hi Flow, Carín León, and Pablo Alborán relied on this iconic microphone when taking the stage. Sebastián Yatra added a golden ADX2 handheld transmitter to this emblematic microphone.
As is customary at such events, Shure has been on-site to assist technicians, along with Luis López, audio specialist from Earpro&EES (Shure distributor in Spain).
It has been an honor to work with talented sound engineers and artists during the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards. By providing them with the most advanced software and technical equipment, everyone has been able to offer the audience a memorable experience. They have maximized the potential of our equipment to create magical moments on stage without any audio issues overshadowing them, affirms Javier Ocampo, Shure's Senior Director of Market Development.
