USA - The Billboard Latin Music Awards, celebrated at the James L. Knight Centre in Miami on 23 October, was a showcase of talent, remarkable moments, and new technology. Broadcast live on Telemundo, the Latin Billboards highlighted the best in Latin music with performances from notable artists.
Broadcast mixer Anthony Portillo and music mixer Carlos Alvarez, alongside FOH engineer Raul Gonzalez, house production mixer Raphael Alkins, and monitors engineer Joe Lizano, ensured every note and beat was ‘captured with precision’.
For the first time, two of the new Shure DCA901 microphones were deployed. Positioned strategically in the venue, the DCA901’s eight lobes served as the centerpiece of the event’s audience sound design.
“For more than two decades, Shure has been an invaluable part of our broadcasts, consistently providing cutting-edge audio technology that elevates our sound quality and enhances the viewer experience,” shared JC Aguila, network audio technical manager at NBC Universal. “Once again, Shure played a key role in our production, delivering the latest advancements in audio innovation. The Shure DCA901 added remarkable depth and dimension to our mix, creating a beautifully balanced spatial image in our final broadcast. Combined with the deployment of 24 audience microphones, the two DCA901 units completed the immersive sound environment we aimed to achieve.”
“The DCA901 is a game changer for the broadcast and audio industry. The interface was easy to understand and made [the arrays] quite agile to rearrange,” said Anthony Portillo.
With 20 channels of Shure Axient Digital Wireless Systems and 16 channels of the Shure PSM 1000 In-Ear Monitoring System, provided by Frequency Coordination Group, Shure audio technology played a crucial role in delivering pristine sound quality throughout the event. Additionally, Shure KSM11 capsules ensured host commentary remained clear and audible throughout the broadcast.
Additionally, artists at the Latin Billboards 2025 relied on Shure microphones. Laura Pausini captivated the audience using a black bling ADX2 coupled with a Nexadyne 8/S capsule.
Daddy Yankee brought his signature energy to the stage with an AD2/K11N microphone, featuring a PTT (Push-To-Talk) switch, providing him with control and clarity. Ozuna chose the KSM9HS capsule. Los Pleneros De La Cresta performed with four SM39 headsets on ADX1 packs. Musza and Beéle both used the Beta 58A.
Medley performances showcased diverse configurations: Toño Rosario used a nickel Nexadyne 8/S, Elvis Crespo illuminated the stage with a gold KSM9, La Insuperable added flair with a red bling microphone featuring a Nexadyne 8/S capsule, and Ebenezer Guerra’s performance was delivered with a blue KSM9, each artist benefiting from Shure technology tailored to their performance needs.
“It’s an honor to attend this beautiful show to support so many artists who use Shure and the crews who help make it all happen behind the scenes. Congratulations to all the performers and winners,” said Ryan Smith, manager of artist relations at Shure.
