Remote simultaneous interpretation refers to the process of live interpretation during an event or meeting. When a speaker addresses the meeting, the interpreter listens to the speech and translates it into another language live. This translation is then broadcast to the participants who can listen to the translation using headphones.
Technical Challenge of Remote interpretation
Simultaneous interpretation is itself a significant challenge. This process makes it all the more challenging when it has to be done remotely. Due to the COVID situation, many events are happening remotely. The interpreter would be located somewhere else, listen to the speech, and translate immediately in such a situation. This translated speech has to be broadcast to participants who would be at a remote location.
Technology needs to be used to sort out the ongoing challenges. Software solutions can ensure the interpretation is made seamlessly. Interpretation software can ensure the interpretation is made life and the interpreted speech is sent live to all listeners. Software provided by a professional organization like Globibo can help make this happen.
Using such software ensures precise and accurate interpretation but also helps make the event a success so that all participants get to hear the speech live and get its meaning.
Remote Simultaneous Interpretation enables interpreters to operate from any location in the world. It has numerous advantages, some of which include:
- Despite not requiring costly hardware like radio and IR transmitters, it can deliver full-bandwidth sound (20Hz–20kHz) at incredibly low latency. It is also a good method for achieving high-quality lip-syncing and video.
- RSI provides a frictionless experience to all users. The listeners can choose to listen in the language in which they are most comfortable using their own devices.
- RSI allows companies and event managers to hire top-notch interpreters to translate events organized in hard-to-reach areas like mountains, resorts, or islands. Event planners can even allow “remote attendance” for individuals who cannot attend in person if they so choose.
- In many cases, conferences or meetings are arranged in very little time. This might mean several interpreters and attendees will not be able to attend the event. With RSI, people can translate and attend events that are held on short notice without much difficulty.
- RSI can be used to translate an important event into rare languages, improving the visibility and reachability of the event.
- Without having to arrange travel and lodging for trained interpreters, event planners can concentrate on more important tasks.
- RSI eliminates the need for long-distance travel by interpreters. It also reduces the interpretation costs of a meeting by more than 50% without sacrificing quality.