The recent 2022 ESPY Awards held earlier this month and broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on the ABC television network presented a range of performances, commentary and speeches that were supported by wireless system design and coordination by Soundtronics Wireless and Clair/ATK utilizing a variety of gear from Shure.
RF technician Corey Dodd of Soundtronics deployed 27 channels of Axient Digital wireless for the event. Meanwhile, production sound mixer Paul Wittman along with Jeff Peterson (FOH mixer) and Steven Anderson (lead A2), exclusively employed Shure microphones, including the new KSM11 wireless condenser microphone capsule, to capture voices of the broadcast.
“Shure Axient Digital microphones were the only choice for the 2022 ESPYs live awards broadcast,” says Paul Wittman. “The evening demanded highly reliable wireless microphone technology that could sound clear and natural on a variety of voices. Be it speakers, special guests, or well-known recording artists, Shure mics cover all the bases. The KSM9 has long been a favorite of mine, and I’m even more impressed with the brand new KSM11 capsule.”
Performers and speakers also utilized KSM9 and SM58 microphone capsules as well as TwinPlex subminiature lavaliers. In addition, monitor mixer Andres Arango deployed a PSM 1000 ar in-ear personal monitoring system for Mickey Guyton as well her pianist and choir for a musical tribute to women in sports.
“We’re honored to have had Clair/ATK and Soundtronics Wireless trust our gear at another high-profile broadcast event,” states Jenn Liang-Chaboud, Shure artist and entertainment relations senior specialist. “And we’re proud to equip their team with the most reliable wireless audio technology in the industry. Congratulations as always on capturing a spectacular event that inspires so many.”
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