Shure stands out at the 67th edition of the Grammy Awards®

The Crypto.com Arena was packed before the 67th edition of the GRAMMYs. The awards ceremony was not only about celebrating the most important names in music, but it was also an opportunity to show solidarity and support to the Los Angeles community, which is still recovering from the devastating fires of January.

This made the performances, songs, and special moments of the night even more significant for audiences around the world.

Audio production teams worked hard to deliver an extraordinary audio experience with the support of Shure’s Wireless Systems, including 46 channels of Axient® Digital microphones, 24 channels from the PSM® 1000 in-ear monitoring systems with 150 receivers, and one channel from the new AD PSM monitoring system used for host Trevor Noah’s IFB.

Shure has supported the GRAMMYs for over 40 years, ensuring that the audio quality is clear and reliable, and helping artists sound extraordinary for the millions of viewers of the broadcast, said Michael Abbott, audio producer for the GRAMMY Awards.

Axient Digital PSM takes the stage at the GRAMMYs opening

The GRAMMYs opening ceremony included 20 channels of Shure Axient digital microphones and 13 channels of Axient Digital PSM.

Dustin DeLuna, the ceremony’s monitor engineer, said: "This was the second time I used the Axient Digital PSM on a large-scale program and they did not disappoint. Once again, the RF (radio frequency) transmission is far superior to any other I have used before. Many compliments came in the form of applause and hugs. In short, it is permanently on my list of equipment requests".

Nexadyne microphones take the stage

Days before the GRAMMY Awards were televised, the MusiCares Person of the Year 2025 award was presented to Grateful Dead, with performances by Dead & Company, My Morning Jacket, Bruce Hornsby, Dwight Yoakam, Zac Brown, Marcus King, Maggie Rose, Billy Strings, The War on Drugs, Norah Jones, Maren Morris, and Noah Kahan. Each performance, including a legendary drum battle between Mick Fleetwood and Stewart Copeland, was captured with Shure’s new Nexadyne Instrument Microphones.

The robust supercardioid dynamic tom microphone NXN6, with its securely mounted hardware, stayed in place no matter how hard the drummer played. The adjustable length and large diaphragm design significantly improved the microphone’s positioning and stability. The equalization curves of both the supercardioid dynamic kick drum microphone NXN2 and the tom microphone NXN6 naturally replicated the tonal shaping that was usually achieved with an external equalizer. With excellent off-axis rejection, the need for additional equalization was minimal. Overall, these microphones are an all-in-one solution for any drum kit, and I can confidently say that I have found my new favorite drum microphones, said Larry Reed, audio mixer.

The Best New Artist winner, Chappell Roan, also performed using the capsule of the supercardioid dynamic vocal microphone Nexadyne 8/S and Axient Digital in her rendition of the hit Pink Pony Club.

Malcom Gil, Chappell Roan’s monitor engineer, shared: "Nexadyne isolates the 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 great team

Frequency coordination plays a crucial role in managing the wide range of wireless technology used during the GRAMMYs. Operating in the frequency-saturated environment of downtown Los Angeles, Stephen Vaughn, RF coordinator at Soundtronic, managed this vital task using Axient Digital and WWB® for monitoring.

"We used the Axient Digital PSM system for the host’s IFB on a narrow band, 40mW, in spatial diversity mode with the antennas positioned behind and to the right of the stage. We had solid coverage throughout the stadium. We were also pleased with the sound quality of the ADXR. We look forward to taking greater advantage of WMAS mode in future events".

In addition to Stephen and Michael, the team included the renowned Front of House (FOH) music mixer Jamie Pollock, lead announcer Tom Holmes, and music mixers Eric Schilling and John Harris. The Front of House was overseen by FOH production mixer and ATK project manager, Jeff Peterson.

Soundtronics provided the microphone and antenna infrastructure. ATK supplied in-ear monitoring systems for the awards presentation, as well as all the wireless equipment used in the GRAMMYs opening ceremony.

GRAMMY artists trust Shure’s wireless systems

The awards presentation began with a cheerful rendition of I Love LA by Randy Newman, performed by Dawes, accompanied by Brittany Howard, St. Vincent, Sheryl Crow, John Legend, and Brad Paisley. Taylor Goldsmith, Dawes’ lead vocalist, sang with a Shure SM58® microphone capsule and an Axient Digital transmitter (AD2). Brittany Howard, nominated for Best Alternative Music, relied on a BETA® 87A capsule and an AD2 transmitter. Brad Paisley played his Telecaster while singing with a Shure BETA® 58A capsule on an AD2 transmitter. The other featured artists on stage also trusted the AD2 wireless transmitters.

During an emotional tribute to Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder performed with an SM58 capsule on an AD2 transmitter. Stevie was accompanied by Herbie Hancock, who also used an SM58/AD2, along with Shure SE846 headphones.

Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga shared the stage to perform the hit by The Mamas and the Papas, California Dreamin. Bruno Mars sang with a BETA 58A capsule on an AD2 transmitter.

Throughout the night, more star-studded performances featured Shure’s Axient Digital wireless system, including Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone and his backing singers, and Teddy Swims.

The GRAMMY Awards continue to raise their production to new standards, and we are happy to be able to support the talented audio professionals and artists who make the awards presentation and the opening ceremony so memorable. Both emerging and veteran artists in the industry trust our wireless innovations and microphone capsules to capture their performances on the biggest stage in music, shared Jenn Liang-Chaboud, Shure’s Entertainment Relations Manager.