There are many microphones out there to choose from. Not to mention they vary in design and purposes.

The first thing to ask is what do you plan on doing with the microphone. Are you a singer-songwriter or a sound engineer?

Answering this question first will help you find the right microphone for your needs.

To learn more about different types of microphones, read below.

Before heading into the meat of the discussion, you'll have to know what polar patterns are. This word will pop up from time to time, so it's best to have a basic...

As the UK pilot hits its halfway point, Simon Ursell, Managing Director of the Exeter-based environmental consultancy, shares his top seven learnings so far

As the UK’s 4-day week pilot programme reaches its midway mark, participating companies are reporting varying levels of success.

Exeter-based Landscape planning, ecology and arboriculture consultancy, Tyler Grange became the first in its industry to sign up back in June. It’s one of 60 UK companies – and amongst 3000 workers – taking part. During the six-month pilot programme, Tyler Grange’s 80-strong nationwide team...

Devon & Cornwall Police is reminding its communities and visitors that the Force continues to take a zero tolerance approach to hate crime at the start of National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

The aim of the week, which runs from Saturday 8 October to Saturday 15 October 2022, is to raise awareness of hate crime and to encourage victims to report offences, as well as those who witness it.

Hate crime is defined as any criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim or any other person to be motivated by hostility or prejudice based on a person’s race; religion/belief...

South West financial experts Old Mill has welcomed 26 new trainees this Autumn as the firm continues to expand to achieve its goal of becoming the fastest growing practice in the West Country.

At the end of 2021, Old Mill announced a restructure to facilitate its ambitious plans to grow by 15%pa over the next five years and double staff numbers by 2026.

Following a record trainee year in 2021 - which saw 23 graduates and school leavers join Old Mill - 2022 is on course to be the firm’s strongest year for recruitment to date – 72 people have joined Old Mill so...

Princesshay will sparkle to life in November with mesmerising Christmas lighting displays and a brand-new feature for families.

The Hub, in Princesshay Square, in partnership with Margoux and Exeter City Football Club (ECFC) will bring festivities and footie to visitors in the run up to Christmas this year. As well as screening all the international football matches, The Hub will host children’s activities from ECFC, with food from Princesshay restaurants and Margoux running the après ski style bar. A series of festive workshops including wreath-making, gift-wrapping and a...

Avanti Hall School in Exeter is to be transferred to a new Multi Academy Trust, with the aim of helping the undersubscribed school grow. It is proposed that Reach South Academy Trust, which currently runs fifteen academies in the South West, will take over the management of the school later in the year.

Since 2019, the school has been operated by the Avanti Schools Trust, having previously been a Steiner Academy. The Avanti Schools Trust has worked hard to improve standards of teaching and learning for pupils. However, low pupil numbers at the school have had an impact on the...

The University of Exeter will collaborate in groundbreaking worldwide research into the genetic and environmental factors of mental health in young people.

Mental health disorders affect one out of four people during their lifetime, with more than three quarters affected before the age of 24. Now, Professor Jonathan Mill , of the University of Exeter Medical School, is joining researchers from across the world in the new project Youth-GEMS (Gene Environment Interactions in Mental Health TrajectorieS of Youth), which will be coordinated by Maastricht University. The European...

Large Devon-based solicitors, Curtis Whiteford Crocker and local law firm Fursdon Knapper completed their merger on Monday 5th September, the firm announced. The newly merged firm will be known as ‘Curtis Whiteford Crocker incorporating Fursdon Knapper’ with a total of nine partners across six offices and an increased turnover in excess of £1 million per annum. This recent deal is the latest of Curtis Whiteford Crocker's expansions in the South West, growing the firms expertise to meet the needs of current and future clients. As a result of the merger, Curtis Whiteford Crocker have gained...

A Ukrainian refugee has found permanent employment in Exeter, thanks to a unique support scheme offered by Exeter Works.

Iryna Drabchak who has lived with her host family in Bradninch since July, says that she had only been here for a week when she found out about the workshops taking place at the Exeter Works advice hub in the city centre, covering access to English lessons, help with writing CVs, and vital introductions to employers looking to fill vacancies.

Iryna said: “The first time I went to a session I was very shy and not confident because I couldn’t speak English...

Exeter Northcott Theatre has launched a new stretch goal of gifting 750 tickets for its family Christmas show Robin Hood to children and young people in Devon through its Pay It Forward donation campaign by the end of this year, having reached its initial aim of giving away 500 tickets.

The Northcott’s Pay It Forward campaign, now in its third year, asks audience members to donate towards the cost of a theatre ticket for children and young people who would not otherwise be able to go.

Between January and October this year, 766 people donated £7,392 towards the campaign...