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Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the legendary Madonna In Rio concert, which drew an astonishing 1.6 million people! In this special edition, we're joined by Burton Ishmael, the mastermind audio engineer responsible for ensuring that every single attendee experienced flawless sound at this monumental event.

Burton walks us through the unique technical challenges and the innovative solutions used to deliver crystal-clear audio to such a massive crowd. From the immense PA systems to the intricacies of sound design in an open-air environment, you'll get an in-depth look at the expertise required to make this concert one for the history books.

Whether you're an audio enthusiast, a Madonna fan, or interested in large-scale event production, this behind-the-scenes journey with Burton Ishmael offers rare insights and fascinating stories from one of the most iconic concerts of all time.

📢 Topics Covered:

Burton’s role in engineering the audio for Madonna’s In Rio concert

Overcoming the challenges of providing sound for 1.6 million attendees

Breakdown of the PA systems and gear used for the event

Sound management in large, open-air environments

Lessons learned from working on one of the world’s biggest concerts

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