Shure wireless systems powered the 67th GRAMMY Awards at the Crypto.com Arena, in Los Angeles on February 2. The system included 46 channels of Shure Axient Digital microphones, 24 channels of PSM 1000 in-ear monitoring systems with 150 receiver packs, and a channel of Axient Digital PSM Digital In-Ear Monitor System used for host Trevor Noah’s IFB (interruptible foldback).
Days before the televised GRAMMY Awards, the 2025 MusiCares Persons of The Year was awarded to Grateful Dead, with performances from 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. Every performance, including a drum-off between Mick Fleetwood and Stewart Copeland, was captured with Shure Nexadyne instrument microphones.
The award show kicked off with a performance of Randy Newman’s “I Love LA,” performed by Dawes, joined by Brittany Howard, St. Vincent, Sheryl Crow, John Legend, and Brad Paisley. Taylor Goldsmith, lead vocalist of Dawes, sang into a Shure SM58 microphone capsule on an Axient Digital (AD2) transmitter.
Brittany Howard, Best Alternative Music nominee, trusted a Shure BETA 87A capsule on an AD2 transmitter. Brad Paisley ripped into his Telecaster while singing into a Shure BETA 58A capsule on an AD2 transmitter. The other performers on stage also trusted wireless AD2 transmitters.
During a moving tribute to Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder performed with an SM58 on an AD2 transmitter. Wonder was accompanied by Herbie Hancock who also relied on an SM58 / AD2, along with Shure SE846 Sound Isolating Earphones.
Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga shared the stage to sing The Mamas and the Papas’ hit “California Dreamin.” Bruno Mars sang with a BETA 58A capsule on an AD2 transmitter.
Throughout the night, more star-studded performances relied on Shure Axient Digital Wireless, including Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone and his backup singers, and Teddy Swims.
Dustin DeLuna, monitor engineer for the Premiere Ceremony, said: “This was my second time using the Axient Digital PSMs on a large format show and they did not disappoint. Again, the RF (radio frequency) transmission is far superior to anything I’ve ever used. Many compliments came in the form of high fives and hugs. Simply put, it’s permanently on my request list for gear.”
Larry Reed, audio mixer, added: “The rugged Supercardioid Dynamic Tom Microphone, MXN6, with its securely attached mounting hardware stayed in place no matter how hard the drummer played. The adjustable length and large diaphragm design significantly enhanced the mic position and stability. The EQ curves on both the Supercardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone, MXN2, and the MXN6 tom mic naturally replicated the tonal shaping I used to achieve with external EQ. With excellent off-axis rejection, the need for additional gating and EQ was minimal. Overall, these mics are a turnkey solution for any drum kit, and I can confidently say that I’ve found my new go-to drum mics.”
