The 2022 Latin GRAMMYs, recently broadcast live from the Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, saw the use of a wide range of Shure components, including microphones and capsules, Axient Digital wireless systems, PSM 1000 in-ear monitoring systems and more.
In total, 32 channels of a Shure Axient Digital wireless system were employed along with 48 channels of a PSM 1000 IEM system. Artists Rosalia and Jorge Drexler, who both took honors at the show, performed with a KSM9HS microphone and a tailored white KSM9 with an ADX2 handheld transmitter, respectively.
The 23rd installment of the event began with a group performance as a tribute to Mexican singer and songwriter Marco Antonio Solís, who was awarded “Persona del Año” by the Latin Academy of Music. Artists on stage included Luis Fonsi, Gente De Zona, Sin Bandera, Carin Leon, and Aymee Nuviola, with all using SM58 microphones while Noel performed with a KSM8 capsule and Thalia amplified her voice with a KSM11 wireless cardioid capsule.
John Legend, the band Chiquis, Nicky Jam, and Solís also employed KSM11 capsules, while Romeo Santos got everyone dancing with his golden KSM11. “We choose Shure because it offers us support and confidence anywhere we go or we perform. Romeo Santos has been using Axient Digital for a long time now, and we could not be happier with the results,” says MateTraxx, co-producer and engineer for Romeo Santos.
Carlos Hernández, monitor engineer for Marco Antonio Solís, adds, “We are excited with the results of Shure Axient Digital and the new KSM11 wireless capsule for Marco Antonio at the Latin GRAMMYs. The Shure support team is always available for us, so we could not be more pleased.”
Other artists who were heard via SM58 mics throughout the night included Anitta as well as the band Recoditos, the band Cultural Foundation Kids, and Marc Anthony, who received the prize for “Mejor Album de Salsa.” Carlos Vives selected a BETA58 and artists Elvis Costello and Camilo chose the KSM9 capsule. Sebastian Yatra hit the stage during his performance of his popular “Tacones Rojos” song, awarded as “Mejor Canción Pop,” with ADX2/KSM9HS in a special version with John Legend.
Christina Aguilera, who received the award for “Mejor Album Pop Tradicional,” employed an ADX2 wireless handheld transmitter while Karol G selected the AD2 wireless microphone transmitter. Her monitor engineer Robinson Barrera states,“We can always count on Shure’s support and service anywhere in the world. We use Axient Digital Wireless System and PSM1000 because they give us peace of mind and reliability at any moment, no matter the circumstances.”
“For artists and sound engineers, it is imperative they can trust their gear, and so they can be confident they won’t be let down during a performance, especially at critical but exciting moments like the Latin GRAMMYs. And that’s what Axient Digital provides,” adds Javier Ocampo, senior manager, market development at Shure. “They know they have millions of fans enjoying their music and voices, so nothing can go wrong. With Shure, artists and engineers can focus on giving their best to their audience while being assured that sound will never be a problem.”
