Consecutive Interpreting

The interpreter takes notes on the speaker's statements and then delivers the translation after each speaker has finished. When planning time considerations, you must keep in mind that consecutive interpreting generally makes an event twice as long.

This mode of interpreting is frequently used in townhall meetings, negotiations, at ceremonies or in politics. But also when interpreting at the notary public when recording contracts.

Note taking

Liasion Interpreting

Liaison interpreting is similar to consecutive interpreting but the length of time spent speaking is much shorter than in consecutive interpreting. Usually the speaker pauses after each sentence or thought to allow the interpreter to convey the meaning into the other language sentence by sentence without taking notes. Liaison interpreting is particularly suited for business negotiations, conversations, receptions, guided tours and many other occasions with few participants. It is less formal than consecutive interpreting and requires no technical equipent. ​

Whispering

When only one or two participants require interpretation services, the interpreter sits next to them or stands behind them and whispers simultaneously into their ears. If more than two people require interpretation services, e.g. on a guided company tour or smaller meetings, portable interpreting equipment, also called whispering equipment, can be used. The interpreter speaks into a wirelss microphone and up to 20 people can listen through individual headsets.

Interpreting booth

Conference interpreters usually work in a sound-proof mobile booth according to ISO standard 4043:2016.

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Simultaneous interpretation booths offer the ideal working environment for interpreters. The following international standards for interpreting booths are available: ISO 2603:2016 provides requirements for permanent booths and ISO 4043:2016 for mobile simultaneous interpreting booths.

Whispering equipment

Uses
Portable interpreting equipment can be used in a variety of situations. However, this is not a substitute for simultaneous interpreting equipment, as the stress on the interpreter is significantly higher due to the working conditions involved here. But for outdoor meetings, guided company tours and short meetings involving a limited number of participants, this is an ideal solution.

Equipment
translate. has a portable sound transmission system from Sennheiser for up to 20 people. The system consists of
• a wireless microphone (TH 8) with an integrated hand-held
transmitter, clip-on carrier and windshield
• 20 cordless one-ear headsets (DT 1) with volume control, integrated
accupack and choice of frequencies
• a practical carrying case (C 20), which also contains a
charging unit for the microphone and the headset accupacks as
well as operating instructions.

Rental
translate. leases this sound transmission system to customers on a daily-rate basis. The equipment is delivered by the interpreter personally to the location of the meeting or tour.