The recent 2022 Latin American Music Awards at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino’s Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas (and live broadcast on the Telemundo Network) saw an abundance of applications of Shure Axient Digital wireless systems as well as the new KSM11 microphone capsule that were both selected by the event’s technical audio team to capture the sound of many performances as well as the presenters.
The evening started with a performance of “Dónde está el Amor,” the Spanish version of “Where is the Love,” led by Black Eyed Peas together with Chiquis, Farruko, Calibre 50, and other artists that joined Ukrainian singer Nastya Kamenskikh (aka NK) to send a message of peace. The performance was made possible through a complex audio production with 25 artists simultaneously on stage, where the majority used Axient Digital wireless.
The KSM11 capsule, nickel finish, with an Axient Digital handheld transmitter, was also chosen by performing artists that included Ozuna, Jhay Cortez, Tiago PZK (in black) and Luis Fonsi. Prince Royce also also employed the new capsule while singing the remix of “Entre Nosotros” together with New Artist of the Year winner Maria Becerra utilizing a Shure AD2 KSM8. The rhythm didn’t stop either with the amazing production of Farruko singing “My Lova” with a customized red ADX2 Beta 58® and like him, CNCO relied on Shure gear using Twinplex headsets to get the audience dancing with their performance of “La Equivocada.”
“We’ve had Shure’s unconditional support for over 20 years, and we wouldn’t have had the same sound clarity and reliability for such a complex sound setup without their system,” says JC Aguila, who serves as sound director for special events at Telemundo Network. “This year, the conditions were particularly difficult as the show was outdoors with wind and traffic. The new KSM11 was absolutely impressive avoiding any errors during the pre-show and award celebration. With so many artists on stage and the challenging environment, Shure Axient Digital and KSM11 were the best solutions to ensure high-quality, flawless audio.”
