How does interpreting or interpreting technology work in the interpreter's booth?
In the inside of the
interpreter's booth
there is an
interpreter's desk
at which the interpreter can select the language to be interpreted, adjust the volume and, if necessary,
interrupt his or her interpreting (cough button). The original sound of the speaker is fed into the
central control unit.
The interpreter hears the speech of the presenter via the
headset
connected to the interpreter's desk and interprets what is said simultaneously. With the aid of
infrared senders
the interpreter signal is transmitted to the participants without cables and they receive the
interpreting via a
receiver unit with headphones.
Each receiver has a channel selection button and a volume regulator so that the required language and
volume can be selected.
Our interpreter's booths are characterised by the followed features:
Frequent questions on the correct use of an interpreter's booth
How many interpreter’s booths are required?
As a general rule, one interpreter’s booth is required for each target language in which interpreting is
to be done.
How much space does an interpreter's booth take up?
Each interpreter’s booth requires an area of around 2x2m. In addition, another 0.5 m or so should be
calculated so that the door of the interpreter’s booth which is located either at the side or at the
back can be easily opened.
What is the correct location for the interpreter's booth?
It is essential for the interpreters that they have a good view of the stage and the speaker from the
interpreter's booth. There should be a distance of around 1 metre between the interpreter's booth and
the last row of seats. In principle, interpreter's booths can also be set up outside of the event room;
however, in this case, the event has to be transmitted live to the interpreter's booth by video so that
the interpreters can follow events.
How long does it take to set up an interpreter’s booth?
It usually takes around two hours to set up one or two interpreter's booths. An additional hour is
estimated for the setting up of each additional interpreter’s booth.
Technicians for the interpreting booth
Our conference technicians are superbly qualified and have many years of experience. They are present
throughout the event and monitor the audio quality. You therefore do not have to deal with anything.
