The purpose of simultaneous interpretation is to convey a spoken message from one language to another in real-time. It is intended for audiences not fluent in the speaker's source language at an event.
Professional interpreters listen to a fragment of the broadcast message, understand it, and transmit it to the target language without the speaker stopping to translate.
The interpreter(s) work in one or more booths (depending on the number of languages required), listening to the speech through headphones and simultaneously speaking into a microphone. Attendees listen to the interpretation through their FM receivers and tune in to the channel corresponding to the language so that the message is not interrupted for the rest of the audience who know the source language.
At ATmedios, we have specialized sound personnel who will be present during the realization and assembly of the event to provide the necessary assistance. For the correct performance of the simultaneous interpretation, we consider the facilities where the event will be held and the sound system available to prepare ourselves for the technical details.
Types of Simultaneous Interpretation
- In-person interpretation: Soundproof booths and transmission equipment provide simultaneous translation. Attendees can listen to the interpretation through FM receivers or headphones.
- Hybrids: It combines in-person and virtual elements. Attendees can access the translation through a link.
- Virtual: Listening to the speech through online connections and providing real-time simultaneous translation to virtual attendees through virtual meeting platforms.
Characteristics of Simultaneous Interpretation
- Real-time interpretation allows attendees to follow the presentation smoothly and without interruptions in their language.
- We offer simultaneous interpretation in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Ask us about the availability of interpreters in other languages.
- The short conference is a maximum of 120 minutes of effective booth work. Any other event format that exceeds this duration requires hiring two interpreters.
Fields of use
- Corporate sector: meetings, seminars, congresses, or conferences.
- Educational sector: workshops, forums, training, seminars, and academic conferences.
- Commercial sector: product or service launch.
- Public and private sector: accountability, reporting, plenary sessions, etc.
- Cultural sector: festivals and multicultural events.
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