"From an audio and RF standpoint, Shure's UHF-R Series and the SM58 capsule continued to provide us with maximum stability and flexibility," production mixer J. Mark King said, commenting on the stage blueprint responsible for capturing the night's live performances. Giving credence to King's statement, the show opened with Brooks and Dunn, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, and other A-list artists, all using UR/SM58 wireless to sing a medley of hits.
Shure endorser Heidi Newfield and her UR/SM58 mic took the stage shortly thereafter, as did Toby Keith, who broke slightly with the night's established standards by singing into a UR/KSM9 wireless handheld mic. The show's UR/SM58 highlight, however, came when Trace Atkins relied on the mic to sing Till the Last Shot's Fired accompanied by the West Point Glee Club, who were also captured by UR/SM58s.
"The strong showing of all these Shure products was gratifying," noted Ryan Smith, Shure's regional artist relations manager, who flew in from Nashville for the event. "I am also thankful to the artists and crews behind the scenes who showcased our products."
(Jim Evans)
