Technology from Shure was used to bring the performances from Justin Bieber, Shakira, Chris Martin and BTS during last month’s World Cup Final to viewers around the world.
Axient Digital, Axient Digital PSM, ShowLink, and the DCA901 Broadcast Microphone Array were employed to deliver reliable audio throughout the half-time show.
“We managed the microphones on the field through ShowLink together, from one position. That changed how fast we could respond when something shifted during the show,” said Jim Van Winkle, General Manager of Professional Wireless Systems (PWS).
“At an event of this scale, every second matters. Being able to make adjustments immediately helped us keep the focus on where it belonged: on the performance.”
To support the halftime show, PWS deployed 12 channels of Shure Axient Digital PSM Digital In-Ear Monitoring Systems, as well as ADX microphone transmitters and AD4Q Digital Wireless receivers with Quadversity technology, which enables four antenna zones per receiver to maximise coverage across the stadium. The team also used 8 channels in Quadversity with a Shure ANX4 Scalable Wireless Receiver.
The broadcast audio team also used the Shure DCA901 Broadcast Microphone Array to capture immersive stadium audio for the live telecast.
“I used the Shure DCA901 at the Halftime Show, and it gave me eight isolated audio channels from a single microphone location, with steerable lobes that let me remotely shape pickup zones in real time without moving gear around,” said Tom Holmes, production audio mixer.
“It comprised all of the height sources for my immersive broadcast mix. I had never used it before, but setup was incredibly straightforward with the built-in web browser control panel. One network connection handled audio, power and control, which reduced cable runs and setup time. The time and effort we saved by not having to deploy additional microphones around the stadium was a game changer.”
