Simultaneous Interpreting
A fast and precise solution for high-volume events
The best interpreting solutions for conferences, business meetings and international events with many participants.
How does it work?
The interpreter translates the presenter’s speech almost simultaneously, with a very brief (10-20 second) delay.
Required equipment
Depending on the number of participants, so- called wireless “Tour guide” interpreting devices or interpreter booths are recommended. The use of a smartphone application is also an option.
Advantages
- Quick and continuous – the interpreter does not interrupt the presenter
- There is no loss of time – no need for the presenter and interpreter to trade off speaking
- Also applicable for multilingual conferences
- A professional and efficient solution for large audiences
Disadvantages
- Requires specific equipment (e.g. interpreter’s booth, headsets)
- Requires a very high level of concentration, meaning two interpreters per language pair are required, who will replace one another in half-an-hour intervals in the interpreter’s booth or in the online space
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When should I choose simultaneous interpreting?
For conferences or high-volume business and international events where the main priority is exact language transmission while economizing on time. Translating a presentation by consecutive interpreting requires twice as much time, so simultaneous interpreting is a time-effective solution since the presenter does not need to pause their presentation to wait for the interpreter to translate.
Examples of such events:
- International summits, diplomatic events
- Scientific congresses, symposia
- Plenary sessions, managers’ conferences
- High volume online conferences or webinars
- Press conferences on international events and broadcasting
Online and hybrid options
In some cases, not every participant in an event can be present in person, but it is still important that they be able to join remotely and actively participate. Online interpreting is an effective solution that makes it possible for every participant to follow the event on their own language, no matter if it’s in person or online.
Online interpreting requires an online platform that enables the voice connection to be heard during the interpreting and that can be downloaded on a smartphone as an application.
We recommend simultaneous interpreting for events where participants are joining online. This helps save time and, if needed, allows for interpreting in multiple language pairs. For online events of shorter duration, consecutive interpreting can also be appropriate.
Technical options
Usually, the number of participants determines the types of technical equipment needed.
- In case of a small number of participants, the use of so called “Tour Guide” radio frequency interpreting equipment is recommended, guaranteeing good sound quality and clarity.
- In the case of a large number of participants, it is useful to operate with interpreters’ booths for each language pair. You need as many cabins as language pairs that will be presented.
If technical equipment is not provided on-site, we can help!
Not sure what kind of interpretation you need? Use our Interpreting Assistant!
Our Interpreting Assistant asks you some basic questions about your project, and offers you solutions that are best suited to your needs. It also helps to decide whether your project requires any specific technical background for the best possible interpretation.
If you have any further questions after using our Interpreting Assistant, our expert team is ready to help you.
Frequently asked questions
Here you’ll find the most common questions we receive from prospective clients.
If you’d still like more information, don’t hesitate to contact us! Our expert team is ready to help you down to the last detail.
Couldn’t find the answer to your question?
I know that I need an interpreter, but I have no idea what kind of service I need – could you please help me?
Of course! For quick information, please use our Interpreting Assistant, or contact us via email or phone. Our colleagues are ready to help you!
Can you provide an interpreter in any language?
Yes, we can offer you a qualified interpreter almost in every language combination. Please ask for a quote via email or phone.
What about the price? Is it charged per hour?
In most cases, our interpreters work for a daily fee – or a half-day fee if the task does not exceed 4 hours per day. We apply an hourly rate for short interpretation tasks when the interpreter is not required to travel or when the process occurs via phone or online.
Both daily and hourly prices can differ depending on the language pairing and whether the project requires field specialization , so we kindly ask you to request an individual quote.
I am organizing a large conference with a lot of participants from abroad. Can you help me with interpretation?
Yes! Let us know the date and location of the event, the language pairs (e.g. English-German), the approximate number of participants and whether you will need interpretation equipment (e.g. Interpreting booth).
Workers from abroad will arrive to repair a machine on our site and we need an interpreter. Can you help?
Of course! We have excellent interpreters with technical skills who can help you on site with language transmission, regardless of the technical field.
I’m organizing an event which will be held at an on-site venue, but a few participants will join online. Can your provide interpretation for both audiences?
We are experienced in so-called hybrid (on-site and online) interpretation. Typically, we handle these projects primarily using online interpretation.
Online interpreting can be listened to and followed both online and on-site with the help of interpretation equipment and / or online tools and applications. Contact us with your needs and we will tailor a solution!
Our company will hold an online seminar and we’d like our foreign colleagues to follow the presentation as well. Do you have a service for this?
Of course! Your colleagues from abroad can easily listen to the simultaneous interpretation using an application on their PC or phone.
What is the deadline for booking interpreters for an event?
Most of our interpreters are busy and often scheduled for events weeks or months ahead of time. To ensure we can provide you with the best service, we kindly recommend you place your order at least 2-3 months prior to the event.
What if my event is coming up soon? Am I out of time?
Naturally, we are ready to help you to book an interpreter on a shorter timeline as well., But remember: the earlier you book the service – especially for large events or projects with multiple language pairs – the better your chance of securing our most appropriate experts.
I need an interpreter for a task outside Hungary. Can you help?
For projects abroad, we determine whether it is worth asking one of our interpreters to travel to the target country, or if it would be better to assign a local interpreter there. In the case of foreign travel, the client bears the travel, accommodation and boarding expenses of the interpreter in addition to their daily fee .
Can I secure an interpreter for multiple days who can accompany me to several venues?
Of course! Please advise us on the dates, the venues and the desired language pair in your quote request. We are ready to provide you with an individual offer according to your needs.
How can I help the interpreter to best fulfill their task?
All relevant information about your project helps the interpreter to deliver the best possible result. For you, this means that providing relevant documents and references ahead of time will is a great way to assist in making the project a success.
And remember: not all events are the same! Our interpreter will not arrive to a gala event on stage the same way they would to an on-boarding session on a factory floor. Please inform the interpreter about appropriate dress code for the event ahead of time!
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Exceptional knowledge and experience across many language pairs and a diverse set of fields.
Highly qualified interpreters and native professionals.
The most up-to-date technology, both on and offline.
An experienced project management team for executing your interpreting projects in a quick and effective way.
