Simultaneous Interpreting

Interpreting in Real Time

Simultaneous Interpreting is most commonly used for conferences, corporate meetings, legal proceedings and live broadcasts. The simultaneous interpreter translates the speech or message simultaneously from the source language to the target language.

Simultaneous interpreting can be carried out using a number of methods. Depending on the nature of the assignment, the number of participants and your budget for the event, you can avail of our simultaneous interpreters in one of the following types:

Conference Interpreting (Booth, Microphones, and Earphones)

Conference Interpreting is used mostly for formal conferences and meetings where the participants are from different countries or speak different languages, e.g. Conferences, International Meetings, Company Annual General Meetings, Internal Company Conferences, etc. The Conference Interpreting System consists of at least one soundproof booth for each language, microphones for the interpreters, and earphones for the audience. It is the most sophisticated form of interpretation and the interpreters always work in pairs for each language.

Audio Interpreting (Microphones, and Earphones)

Audio Interpreting can be used for smaller scale or less formal conferences and meetings, as well as for foreign audits, business meetings and guided tours. Audio Interpreting Equipment consists of one microphone for the interpreter and up to twenty sets of earphones for the participants. The interpreter usually sits a short distance away from the audience and translates the speech or message to the audience simultaneously through the microphone. The interpreters can work either in pairs or individually. Mobility, flexibility and cost-friendliness are the main advantages of using Audio Interpreting Equipment.

Whispering Interpreting

Whispering interpretation can be carried out with or without any equipment, depending on the number of participants involved. The interpreter normally sits beside or among the participants and renders the translations of the content to the listeners simultaneously. Whispering interpreting is best used for legal proceedings, small business meetings, business liaison, and any other situation where there are a small number of participants.

Simultaneous Interpreting Types