Shure Powers up World Cup Final Halftime Performance
WHO:
Mixonline - Artists performing included Madonna, BTS, Burna Boy, Justin Bieber, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and actor Jason Sudeikis in character as Ted Lasso.
LSi Online - Jim Van Winkle is the general manager of Professional Wireless Systems (PWS).
LSi Online - Tom Holmes is the production audio mixer for the halftime show.
WHAT:
Mixonline - The World Cup concluded with a game between Spain and Argentina.
LSi Online - The halftime show featured performances from The Muppets’ Electric Mayhem band, who covered the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army.”
Mixonline - The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show featured its first halftime show.
Mixonline - PWS deployed a dozen channels of Shure Axient Digital PSM Digital IEM Systems, ADX microphone transmitters, and AD4Q Digital Wireless receivers with Quadversity technology.
LSi Online - The audio team used eight channels in Quadversity with a Shure ANX4 scalable wireless receiver.
LSi Online - The Shure DCA901 Broadcast Microphone Array was used to capture immersive stadium audio for the live telecast.
LSi Online - Coldplay’s Chris Martin performed using a Shure SM58 capsule on an Axient Digital AD2 transmitter.
LSi Online - Burna Boy performed with Axient Digital wireless technology.
LSi Online - Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt appeared in character as Ted Lasso and Coach Beard, along with Justin Bieber, using Shure SM39 Headset Microphones.
WHERE:
Mixonline - The halftime show took place at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.
LSi Online - The event was broadcast to billions of viewers around the world.
HOW:
LSi Online - The Shure DCA901 Broadcast Microphone Array allowed for real-time shaping of pickup zones without moving equipment, which was noted as a significant advantage by Tom Holmes, the production audio mixer.
Mixonline - The audio team utilized technologies such as Axient Digital, Axient Digital PSM, ShowLink, and the DCA901 broadcast microphone array.
LSi Online - PWS managed microphones on the field through ShowLink from a single position, allowing for quick adjustments during the show.
LSi Online - Quadversity technology enabled four antenna zones per receiver to maximize coverage and minimize signal dropouts.
LSi Online - The Shure DCA901 provided eight isolated audio channels from a single microphone location with steerable lobes for real-time pickup zone shaping.
(UPDATED August 6, 2026 08:18 UTC)
The World Cup wrapped up with an exciting match between Spain and Argentina, showcasing the best of international soccer. During halftime, fans were treated to a lively performance by The Muppets’ Electric Mayhem band, who put their unique spin on the White Stripes’ hit "Seven Nation Army." The event was enhanced by the Shure DCA901 Broadcast Microphone Array, which allowed for real-time shaping of pickup zones, a feature praised by production audio mixer Tom Holmes for its significant advantages.
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(UPDATED August 6, 2026 05:08 UTC)
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show made history with its first-ever halftime performance, featuring a star-studded lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Burna Boy, Justin Bieber, and Coldplay’s Chris Martin, along with actor Jason Sudeikis in character as Ted Lasso. The audio team, led by general manager Jim Van Winkle from Professional Wireless Systems, utilized advanced technologies like Axient Digital and the Shure DCA901 Broadcast Microphone Array to ensure high-quality sound for the live telecast, which reached billions of viewers worldwide from New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. With innovative features like Quadversity technology, the team managed to maximize coverage and minimize signal dropouts, allowing for seamless performances throughout the show.