LAGOS, Nigeria — Paragonis Multimedia Productions, brought in to provide technical support for the fifth Port Harcourt Carnival, a.k.a. CarniRiv, got an assist from their collection of PreSonus StudioLive consoles. Paragonis has purchased 10 of the consoles for rentals and installations.

SÃO PAULO, Brazil— Pro audio distributor ProShows, based here, recently concluded a six-month marathon of sorts, conduction 500 workshops featuring the Behringer X32 digital mixer. The workshops showcased the functional versatility of Behringer's flagship mixer and focused on both live and studio applications for the X32. Add a comment

WILKESBORO, NC — For the 2013 edition of Merlefest, the performers — including Leon Russell, The Charlie Daniels Band and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, among others — weren’t exactly new-fangled. But much of the audio gear was. SE Systems provided Nexo STM speakers and Yamaha CL5 digital audio consoles.

SEATTLE — Symetrix announced that its InfoComm-accredited training programs have expanded, both on site and online, paralleling the worldwide growth of Symetrix itself.

CALCUTTA — Music Group, owner of Midas and Klark Teknik, named Dhanashree Electronics Ltd., based here, as distributor for the brands in India. Add a comment

NEW YORK — As Pippin hits the stage for the first time since its original five-year run on Broadway nearly 40 years ago, show Sound Designers Jonathan Deans and Garth Helm called upon Masque Sound to provide a custom audio equipment package. Add a comment

GATESHEAD, U.K. — The Gateshead International Jazz Festival was staged at the Sage Gateshead, a music center here, on April 5-7, 2013. The final performance paired Ruby Turner and The Brand New Heavies. To augment the festival sound system, Nitelites brought in RCF TT+ gear.

LAS VEGAS — For One Night for One Drop, a technically ambitious charity performance pooling performers from seven Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil shows into a single production on a single evening, Sennheiser played a key role. The show was staged at the “O” Theater here on World Water Day, March 22, 2013.

KIDDERMINSTER, U.K. — Music Group named Rob Hughes Midas Klark Teknik technical support manager for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region.

INDIO, CA — Rat Sound, located in Camarillo, CA, recently purchased 16 RCF TTS56-A powered subwoofers for their rental inventory. The new gear was quickly put into service at the two-weekend 2013 Coachella Festival, at the event’s new Yuma Tent performance area. Add a comment