When Jennifer Lopez decided to return to her musical performance roots with a residency at Planet Hollywood's AXIS Theater in Las Vegas, she needed the right microphone and wireless combination system that would handle the hostile RF environment of a major production. Lopez found the Shure Axient wireless with the new KSM8 Dualdyne premium dynamic capsule to be ideal.
According to Shure Artist Relations Senior Specialist Nelson Arregu n, the combination proved to be a perfect fit for the artist. Once the audio team had tried the KSM8 - which was still in beta test at the time - they knew it was the mic for her, he says. Soon, I was put in touch with JLo's production team to discuss endorsement possibilities.
FOH engineer Gordon Mack became a fan of the KSM8 for its versatility across a wide range of material. The KSM8 is a very full-throated mic, he says. It captures all the warmth and depth of Jennifer's vocal without losing the crispness of a lightly sung lyric, all the while maintaining its composure as she struts in front of the PA. The only feedback I've had isn't from the mic - it's from people talking about the mic!
Monitor engineer Anne-Lise Coulet had a similar reaction. The KSM8 capsule is a life-changer in monitor world, especially for in-ears, she says. When Jennifer is moving between the PA, side fills, and the live band, and the audience starts screaming, the KSM8 gives me the clarity and control I need so that her vocal easily cuts through it all without bleeding.
Coulet is also in charge of the show's wireless systems, running 24 channels of RF networked together through Shure's Wireless Workbench software and Axient Spectrum Manager for real-time monitoring of every channel. The production uses ten microphone channels (Axient AXT200/K8B for JLo, Shure UHF-R for the rest of the stage) and 14 PSM 1000 in-ear systems.
During the initial ten-show run at Planet Hollywood, the audio team came away extremely impressed with Axient's powerful features. The production also uses the Shure Axient AXT610 ShowLink access point to enable the system's frequency diversity capability with full remote transmitter control, ensuring that Lopez's vocals will never be marred by interference or dropouts.
The Axient system does things that no other wireless system can, notes Coulet. At one point during the show, Jennifer sings on top of a metal tower that is raised by an industrial electric motor - literally making the entire tower a giant antenna! The wireless we were using before couldn't handle it, but it was no problem for Axient. The frequency diversity is also very reassuring, though thankfully, we haven't had to use it during a show yet!
In addition, Lopez had her AXT200 transmitters customized with crystals to match her costumes. This necessitated some input from Shure.
First, we needed to make sure the designer was aware of the Axient battery design, so that the bling didn't interfere with battery removal, says Nelson Arregu n. In addition, we provided a modified AXT902 charging station with wider openings to accommodate recharging the lithium-ion battery packs.
FOH engineer Gordon Mack, who has mixed top stars, including Prince, Chaka Khan, John Legend, and others, feels the combination of the KSM8 capsule with Axient wireless is a great fit for Jennifer Lopez.
I like to think of myself as a singer's engineer, remarks Mack. I approach vocals by listening to the artist off mic, then try to recreate and reinforce that timbre over the PA. The sound quality of the Axient system takes wireless to the next level, and the KSM8 capsule lets me bring every nuance of Jennifer's performance through to the audience.
For its part, Shure is just as complimentary toward its new endorsing artist. Jennifer Lopez is as complete and accomplished an artist as they come, says Arregu n. She's an incredible actress, dancer, and singer. When her production and audio team reached out to us after she had tried a beta sample of the new KSM8, we were more than happy to welcome her to our artist endorser family and support her with the very best equipment available.
During its initial run in January and February, the Jennifer Lopez All I Have residency quickly earned a reputation as one of the must-see shows in Las Vegas. Her next ten-date residency at the Planet Hollywood AXIS Theater begins on May 22, 2016.
Most recent headlines
04/08/2024
Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, is excited to announce Santiago Solanas as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)....
03/06/2024
Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, a...
04/05/2024
NEW YORK As the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month kicks off in May, Nielsen has released an extensive new report diving into their media habits with data sh...
04/05/2024
PHILADELPHIA As National Military Appreciation Month gets underway, Comcast has announced several new initiatives to help veterans, service members, and their f...
04/05/2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. Federal Communications Commission chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has announced a tentative agenda for the May Open Commission Meeting scheduled...
04/05/2024
The Broadband Forum has announced major enhancements to key 5G convergence standards that the group said will help advance next-generation applications, improve...
04/05/2024
Spotify Wrapped Campaign Spot Graded With DaVinci Resolve Studio
Brie Clayton May 3, 2024
0 Comments
Blackmagic Design today announced that Colorist M...
04/05/2024
Three Boston Conservatory at Berklee Alums Nominated for Tony Awards An additional eight alums and two current students performed in nominated productions.
...
03/05/2024
An innovative learning tool to help media and civil society better understand ho...
03/05/2024
PARK CITY, UTAH - JANUARY 21: (L-R) Actors K stutis Cic nas and Greta Grinevi i t , Director Marija Kavtaradze and Producer Marija Razgute attend the 2023 Sunda...
03/05/2024
If you aren't familiar with Danny Ocean's music, it's only a matter ...
03/05/2024
Spotify has an unwavering commitment to supporting emerging artists across all genres, to helping them launch and thrive in their careers, and to connecting the...
03/05/2024
Como uno de los sonidos de mayor expansi n en el mundo, la M sica Mexicana va m ...
03/05/2024
As one of the fastest-growing sounds worldwide, M sica Mexicana is more than jus...
03/05/2024
NEW YORK FuboTV reported that it lost 110,000 subs in Q1 2024 but it exceeded its guidance for the quarter with double digit year-over-year increases across key...
03/05/2024
Only 3 Weeks Left To Enter The Creative Industries Most Award
Brie Clayton May 3, 2024
0 Comments
Creativepool is giving a last call to the creative i...
03/05/2024
WePlay Studios Transforms the Future of Live Event Storytelling with AJA Gear
Brie Clayton May 3, 2024
0 Comments
By 2032, the esports market is expec...
03/05/2024
WASHINGTON Shannon Bream, Fox News Sunday anchor and chief legal correspondent, sat for a keynote chat at The Business of TV News, with Tom Umstead, senior co...
03/05/2024
WASHINGTON Asked how important is local news, Martha Raddatz, who has covered foreign conflicts for decades and moderated presidential debates for ABC News, s...
03/05/2024
Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management have made a $26 billion cash offer fo...
03/05/2024
CBS announced its 2024-2025 primetime schedule, which features the new dramas NCIS: Origins, Matlock and Watson, and new comedies Poppa's House and Georgie ...
03/05/2024
Sports-focused streaming service Fubo said it reduced its red ink in the first quarter, despite losing 110,000 subscribers since the end of the year....
03/05/2024
Walmart is reportedly about to release a new 4K streaming box/smart speaker hybrid device for Google TV that could retail for as low as $50, according to a repo...
03/05/2024
Enhancements to its Delivery Workspace solution provide increased content delivery robustness and security
By Matthew Corrigan
Published: May 3, 2024
Enha...
03/05/2024
According to reports, if the bid is successful, Sony would be the significant majority shareholder of the new private company
By Jenny Priestley
Published: M...
03/05/2024
Located in Manchesters Spinningfields district, the course aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and industry insight for a career in the creative s...
03/05/2024
Lightbridge has created a new Cine Reflect Lighting System kit, dedicated to enabling artistic lighting with consideration of today's productivity practical...
03/05/2024
Broadcast media systems integrator BeckTV and Lawo worked together on a large-scale AES67 build of radio control rooms at KPBS, San Diego's NPR and PBS memb...
03/05/2024
Raleigh, NC, April 12, 2024 SmallHD announces PageOS 6, a powerful software update free for owners of SmallHD monitors, featuring increased functionality, exp...
03/05/2024
SmallHD announces the Quantum 32 a new 31.5 OLED monitor designed to provide reference HDR/SDR images for post-production final color grading, as well as cri...
03/05/2024
By 2032, the esports market is expected to grow to $9.29 billion, bolstered by a global player count and fan following that both continue to climb. The 2023 Lea...
03/05/2024
Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), today announced that the 11th edition of the Amagi Global FAST Rep...
03/05/2024
Riedel Communications today announced that Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) is relying on a media and intercom network based on Riedel technology for the renewal of...
03/05/2024
Broadpeak , a leading provider of content delivery network (CDN) and video streaming solutions for content providers and pay-TV operators worldwide, announced t...
03/05/2024
Media technology innovator Limecraft will exhibit the latest updates to its online platform on stand G79 at the 15-16 May 2024 Media Production & Technology Sho...
03/05/2024
Audio interface specialist Prism Sound is partnering with console manufacturer Solid State Logic, professional monitor manufacturer PMC and acoustic panel and d...
03/05/2024
Intinor, Sweden's leading developer of products and solutions for high-quality video over the internet, is set to join forces with its UK partner Zest Techn...
03/05/2024
NAKIVO Inc., a fast-growing software company dedicated to protecting physical, virtual, cloud, and SaaS environments, announced its Q1 2024 financial results to...
03/05/2024
Hiltron Communications announces an addition to its range of satellite communication products and systems: a field-upgradable motorisation kit specifically desi...
03/05/2024
Visit LiveU at Stand D30
With this year an exceptional one for major sporting events alongside multiple, key elections, the power and flexibility of LiveU'...
03/05/2024
Agile Content, the leader in the development of technology and solutions for the provision of television services over the Internet, announces Koldo Unanue as i...
03/05/2024
Eight co-signers representing streaming services, pay TV operators and public interest groups have sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging their Committee...
03/05/2024
BOSTON Brightcove has announced that it has implemented Amazon Q Business, a new generative AI assistant on Amazon Web Services (AWS)....
03/05/2024
NEW YORK CBS has declared that it will finish the 2023-24 season as Americas Most-Watched Network in primetime for the 16th consecutive season....
03/05/2024
A new survey indicates that U.S. businesses and consumers had an overall positive attitude towards their technology spending plans in the first quarter of 2024,...
03/05/2024
Sony and Apollo Global Management have sent an offer letter to Paramount Global's board of directors making an $26 billion all cash offer for Paramount Glob...
03/05/2024
EMG / Gravity Media has appointed Charlie Cubbon chief operating officer (COO) and Jamie Hindhaugh regional CEO for the U.K., U.S., Australia and the Middle Eas...
03/05/2024
Final 2024 Season Games to Air Saturdays on WRAL at 10:30am in May, Championship on June 1
Taping for the final episodes of the 2024 season of WRAL-TV's Br...
03/05/2024
Estrella MediaCo said it is expanding its connected TV portfolio by launching three new channels with Curiosity that will first appear on Samsung TV Plus....
When Jennifer Lopez decided to return to her musical performance roots with a residency at Planet Hollywood's AXIS Theater in Las Vegas, she needed the right microphone and wireless combination system that would handle the hostile RF environment of a major production. Lopez found the Shure Axient wireless with the new KSM8 Dualdyne premium dynamic capsule to be ideal.
