| Simultaneous interpretation is the kind of | | | | the number of individual headsets is also quite high. |
| interpretation where the interpreter listens to a | | | | On the other hand, in case of a small meeting, a |
| message in the source language and interprets it | | | | more cost effective solution would be appropriate. |
| simultaneously. Thus, listeners may listen to the text | | | | The company may suggest the use of portable |
| in either language since the source as well as the | | | | systems that contain wireless receivers and |
| interpretation is being rendered at the same time. | | | | transmitters. |
| To enable such a process, interpreters need a | | | | As far as companies are concerned, there are |
| number of state-of-the-art equipment, namely: | | | | options for owning or renting interpretation systems. |
| - Booths | | | | Most clients prefer to take interpretation equipment |
| - Push and talk microphones | | | | on a rental basis. In such cases, the interpretation |
| - FM receivers and transmitters | | | | equipment rental company can provide all the |
| - Control units and consoles for interpreters | | | | necessary equipment and can walk you through the |
| - Wireless receivers | | | | proper installation of such equipment. But, they would |
| - Headsets for the audience | | | | require a rough estimate of the number of attendees |
| - Other audio visual tools | | | | and the precise requirements of the client. In many |
| Besides these, specific clients may have specific | | | | cases, the company will even help clients select the |
| requirements. For instance, a highly confidential | | | | right pieces of equipment for their meeting. Client |
| meeting may require infrared receivers and | | | | specific service helps to reduce costs while improving |
| transmitters. In case of a tour, portable transmitters | | | | the quality of service significantly. |
| and receivers are required. For large scale meetings, | | | | Before you select an interpretation service, it is |
| clients may require interpretation equipment that can | | | | important to check whether the company owns their |
| accommodate a number of languages at the same | | | | own interpretation equipment. Some companies may |
| time. Thus, it is not possible to have a standardized | | | | hire equipment from a third party. But the quality of |
| set of requirements when it comes to interpretation | | | | such pieces of equipment may not always be reliable. |
| equipment. | | | | Interpreting booths, microphones, headsets and |
| Many people who need the services of an interpreter | | | | receivers have to be in mint condition and qualified |
| also require interpretation equipment on rental. | | | | technicians must be at hand to offer advice on the |
| Whether a company requires pieces of equipment | | | | precise setup that will result in optimal results. Such a |
| for very large international conferences and | | | | service is vital for a stress-free onsite experience. |
| conventions or for smaller meetings, a reputed | | | | In the end, the interpretation experience is a sum |
| interpretation service will be able to provide all the | | | | total of various factors. The versatility of the |
| support they need. For example, a large convention | | | | interpreters, the quality of the equipment and your |
| or educational meeting would require full size booths | | | | management skills play their parts to bring the whole |
| for the interpreters and headphones for the audience. | | | | thing together. |
| Since the audience may be a large group of people, | | | | |