Shure takes centre stage at the 67th Grammys

Shure’s wireless technology helped to capture every moment of the acclaimed music award show

The renowned audio professionals Soundtronics and ATK relied on Shure’s products to entertain the audiences of the 67th Grammys. The need for a well-executed audio experience was even greater, given the Grammys' role in supporting wildfire relief in Los Angeles, as well as celebrating the work of artists.

To fill the 20,000-seat Crypto.com Arena, a formidable sound system was needed. This included 46 channels of Shure Axient Digital microphones and 24 channels of PSM 1000 in-ear monitoring systems with 150 receiver packs.

Axient Digital PSM at the Grammy Premiere Ceremony

The Grammy Premiere Ceremony, which occurred a few hours before the televised event, also relied on 20 channels of Shure Axient Digital Microphones and 13 channels of Axient Digital PSM.

These products were well-received by Dustin DeLuna, monitor engineer for the Premiere Ceremony, who praised the Axient Digital PSM for its high-quality radio frequency (RF) transmission. “Simply put, it’s permanently on my request list for gear,” stated DeLuna.

Shure microphones power performances

The award show kicked off with a strong performance by the band Dawes, joined by Brittany Howard, St. Vincent, Sheryl Crow, John Legend, and Brad Paisley. This talented collection of artists relied on several different Shure products to power their performances. While the lead vocalist of Dawes used a Shure SM58 microphone capsule on an Axient Digital (AD2) transmitter, Howard trusted a Shure BETA 87A capsule on an AD2 transmitter, showing the range of technology harnessed by the Grammys.

Newer Shure products were also seen on the Grammys’ stage with Chappell Roan using the Nexadyne 8/S Supercardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone capsule and Axient Digital for her performance of the hit Pink Pony Club. Malcolm Gil, Chappell Roan’s monitor engineer, shared, “The Shure Nexadyne isolates vocals in a unique way, making it easier to place them in the mix. I also believe it gives the artist greater vocal control.”

Meet the team

With an event of this magnitude, an experienced audio production team was needed. In support of this crew, Soundtronics provided microphone and antenna infrastructure, while ATK provided in-ear monitoring systems for the awards show, as well as all the wireless equipment used at the Grammy Premiere Ceremony.

Each team member played a vital role such as music mixers Eric Schilling and John Harris as well as Front of House (FOH) music mixer Jamie Pollock, who made sure sound was balanced and clear. The important task of handling frequency coordination came down to Stephen Vaughn, Soundtronics’ RF coordinator, who used the Axient Digital and Wireless Workbench for monitoring.

Shure’s use by crewmembers and involvement in the Grammys reflects its lasting impact in the sound industry. “The Grammy Awards continue to take their production to new heights, and we are glad to be able to support the talented audio professionals and artists that make the Award Show and Premiere Ceremony so memorable,” shared Jenn Liang-Chaboud, manager of entertainment relations at Shure.

More information on Shure’s relief efforts can be found here