Super Bowl LIX delivered record-breaking viewership, with 126 million tuning in to witness the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles. From the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Shure’s cutting-edge wireless technology ensured flawless audio for fans in the stadium and at home.

ATK Audiotek and Professional Wireless Systems managed all wireless microphones and in-ear monitors for the pre-game, halftime, and referee communications. The Emmy Award-winning Shure Axient® Digital Wireless System and PSM® 1000 were key to performances, including Post Malone at the Bud Light Backyard Concert, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty, and Jon Batiste’s rendition of the national anthem.

During the pre-game, Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Ledisi performed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” with a Shure KSM9 condenser microphone capsule on an Axient Digital ADX2 wireless transmitter. Trombone Shorty’s trombone performance of “America the Beautiful” was captured by a Shure Axient Digital ADX1 bodypack transmitter and BETA 98H/C miniature instrument microphone,

Before kickoff, Jon Batiste trusted Shure Axient Digital for his spectacular live performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” using an all-white frequency diversity handheld microphone transmitter with a KSM9 capsule.

With 40 channels of Axient Digital Wireless, 12 channels of PSM 1000, and advanced monitoring solutions, Shure provided unparalleled reliability. “Axient Digital PSM sounds phenomenal. I was blown away by the fidelity and warmth,” said Post Malone’s Monitor Engineer, Travon Snipes.

Referees relied on Axient Digital ADX1 bodypacks with TwinPlex TL47 lavaliers for crystal-clear communication. Sideline reporters used Axient Digital handheld mics with Quadversity technology, ensuring seamless coverage in New Orleans’ challenging RF environment.

“For high-stakes events like the Super Bowl, reliability is essential. Shure’s Axient Digital Wireless System delivers low latency, clear frequency response, and a wide dynamic range, ensuring consistent, high-quality audio throughout the FOX broadcast,” said Jamie McCombs, Senior Broadcast A1 at FOX.

Shure’s technology once again proved indispensable, delivering world-class sound for one of the biggest global sporting events.

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