Event organisation often requires appropriate technical aids. The choice always depends on the circumstances of the respective event as well as the client’s needs and wishes. Equipment varies from interpreting booths or tour guide systems for whispered interpreting (called “chuchotage”) to computer-assisted streaming platforms for virtual and hybrid events or full technical production equipment alongside the interpreting service.
Interpreters’ booths are ideal for large events, as they allow the audience to concentrate on the event without being disturbed by the interpretation while the interpreters carry out their demanding work in a soundproof environment.
Standardised interpreters’ booths have interpreter consoles with headsets for two interpreters. One interpreting booth is required for each language combination. For example, if an event requires interpreting from German into French and from German into Italian (and back), two booths are needed.
Depending on the venue, certain elements of the technical production equipment may need to be brought in. In addition to the conference equipment, a podium, screens, lectern, projector, IT equipment, sound and lighting systems can also be provided.
The whispering system is an easy-going alternative to an interpreter's booth when space is limited, or budgets are tight. This makes the whispering system ideal for visits, business meetings or gatherings on a smaller scale.
The technology consists of transmitters and microphones for the speakers and receivers and headphones for the listeners. Because of its compact size and ease of use, the technology can be delivered by courier and does not require any technical support during the event.
Hybrid events with livestream and video conferences evolved out of necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic and are now in widespread use.
For hybrid or fully virtual events, the video/audio feed is recorded. The event could take place anywhere - it could be in a studio, with some of the audience on site and others joining in online. The livestream is made available to the online audience, e.g. via Zoom, MS Teams or directly via a specific livestreaming platform.
Of course, this is not only possible for the original sound. With Zoom, this is how it works: the audience at home selects the desired language channel on the screen and follows the event in their chosen language. Anyone on site can listen to the interpretation via a receiver with headphones or via the relevant smartphone app.
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