VIÑA DEL MAR, Chile – The 64th edition of the Viña del Mar Festival took place Feb. 23 through March 1 in Chile, and for the first time ever, it was broadcast live to more than 5 million viewers around the world. The technical team relied on Shure’s Axient Digital wireless system.
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With an impressive artist lineup, the Viña del Mar festival has wrapped up another edition where great audio played a crucial role. The technical team relied on 70 channels of Axient Digital technology, 62 channels of PSM 1000 Advanced In-Ear Personal Monitoring System, and four channels of Axient Digital PSM Advanced Digital In-Ear Monitor System, among other Shure gear.
Thanks to its robustness and reliability, Axient Digital and PSM delivered superior audio and solid RF throughout the festival, despite the challenging technical environment.
Marc Anthony opened the LXIV edition performing with an ADX2 handheld with a BETA® 58 capsule. He also relied on Shure’s newest digital in-ear monitoring solution, Axient Digital PSM. Jimmy Ibanez, sound engineer for Marc Anthony, mentioned:
“My experience with Axient Digital PSM has been amazing. From day one I was absolutely impressed. My mix has gone up to 10. I was able to maintain the digital transmission via Dante from my console right to the unit. The sound is extremely transparent and clean. The stage was surrounded completely by video walls, but I immediately felt the difference in RF transmission. There were no hiccups with the RF signal, so it’s been incredible.”
“Viña del Mar is a huge and very prestigious show in Latin America. And at a big show like this, having the Shure team was really helpful, and it made it another amazing experience,” Ibanez added.
Sebastian Yatra relied on Shure Axient Digital, with 70 bodypacks for the crew and PSM 1000 in-ears for personal monitoring. Alongside him, Morat trusted ADX2 handheld microphones and the iconic SM58 capsule.
Hosts Rafael Araneda and Karen Doggenweiler also used Shure wireless microphones, trusting a KSM11 nickel capsule on stage and a KSM9 black capsule for backstage interviews. Both capsules were paired with Shure ADX2 handheld wireless transmitters.
The Ha*Ash duo formed by sisters Hanna and Ashley, who received the Gaviota De Oro award, performed with two personalized gold Shure ADX2 handheld microphones with an SM58 capsule and the PSM 1000 Advanced In-Ear Monitoring System.
Other artists like Bacilos, Miriam Hernandez, The Cult, Duki, and Kidd Voodo also relied on Shure Axient Digital. Same for Incubus, who also used Axient Digital PSM during their performance at Viña del Mar 2025.
“Supporting a show like Viña del Mar is a huge honor. It enables us to work closely with artists and their engineers and help them maximize Shure’s solutions. By being onsite, we show them what Shure’s wireless technology is capable of, resulting in creative and extraordinary performances that both the audience and artists enjoy to the fullest,” said Ruben Alvarez, Sr. Specialist Market Development, at Shure.
To learn more about the Axient Digital Wireless System, please visit: www.shure.com/en-US/products/wireless-systems/axient_digital.
