Remote Interpretation

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Remote interpretation is the verbal translation between one or multiple people, taking place through video or audio conferencing, often with the help of specially designed remote interpretation platforms. Ad-hoc, as well as pre-scheduled consecutive (CI) and/or simultaneous interpretation (SI), can be arranged remotely. Globibo provides remote interpretation services for both CI and SI.

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Advantages of Remote Interpretation

Saves Time – Remote interpretation saves the time of travelling to the venue and back
Budget-Friendly – Remote interpretation is a budget-friendly option, as it provides access to a larger talent pool and does not require on-site equipment, accommodation, a venue, travelling, and other administrative arrangements.
Accessible Anywhere—Remote interpretation is a beneficial option for remote areas.

Easy to Execute—Remote interpretation is easy to execute due to the common familiarity of everyone with phone systems. Minimal or no on-site infrastructure is required.
A better pool of interpreters—The pool of globally available interpreters provides access to a better subject-matter expert on the specific topic
Useful in case of emergency: Available immediately via phone, in case of emergencies, e.g., roadside or medical assistance

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Types of Remote Interpretation

The two types of remote interpretation are as follows:

Ad Hoc Remote Interpretation: It takes place through audio calls or video lines. In this type of interpretation, the interpreter is selected from the large pool of available remote interpreters through a fully or semi-automated system. This type of remote interpretation only supports consecutive interpretation.

Ad-hoc remote interpretation requires the setup of a contractual relationship before any ad-hoc calls can be made. Once the account is set up, the client can take the service anytime and anywhere remotely by just entering the unique code allotted at the time of setup. We support more than 50 languages for interpretation, and in general, the work is charged per minute.

Scheduled Remote Interpretation

Scheduled remote interpretation is scheduled before the actual remote interpretation is required. The interpreter is selected and finalized in advance and prior to the interpretation event or meeting. Both simultaneous interpretation (SI) and consecutive interpretation (CI) can take place through basic or more professional infrastructures.

Equipment of Remote Interpretation

The key components of an interpretation system are

Simultaneous Interpretation Booth:

The portable interpreter booth provides working accommodation for one, two, three, or four interpreters. The whole booth can be assembled by means of hook fastenings. The dimensions and weights of the individual modules make it possible to transport and assemble the booth by one person only. The vertical modules are made of a robust outer hardwood frame, which surrounds a central panel made of soundproofing laminate material. The booth is designed to take two low-noise tangential fans, ensuring an adequate amount of air is circulating in the booth. In addition, two reading lamps are provided for each booth

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Simultaneous Interpretation Receivers:

Our wireless simultaneous interpretation receivers use infrared for audio transmission of up to 32 channels. Based on proven technologies, our comfortable wireless receivers provide noise-free reception. The receiver losses are minimized by using a special design.

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Simultaneous Interpretation Software:

The interpretation software drives the infrastructure which the presentation is rendered in one or many other languages. Our system consists of all components required to link to wireless transmitters and receivers to provide a voice-silenced communication system that is fully self-contained and portable. This system provides clear, quiet, and accurate communication between a speaker and a multilingual audience without distraction, interruption, or misunderstanding.

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Simultaneous Interpretation Infrastructure:

Apart from the interpretation booth, microphones, speakers, and headsets, our basic infrastructure includes components like transmitters and radiators, and the entire cabling, as well as security elements. We make sure that the system has the ability to provide you with the best simultaneous interpreter, equipment, and technicians to micromanage every single aspect of your event.

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We provide different infrastructure options to our clients, based on the specific need of the remote interpretation. For ad hoc remote interpreting, we provide the phone system/server routing platform, so nothing else but a phone line is needed for our client. For larger events and conferences, we also provide a smartphone or hardware-based receiver infrastructure. For live-streaming of multiple parallel audio/video connections, we leverage our Event Management Platform

Real-Time Case Studies

Case Study 1: Remote Interpretation for 1,400 Insurance Professionals in Hong Kong

A major insurance company in Hong Kong hosted a hybrid annual conference with 1,400 participants. To ensure smooth multilingual communication, Globibo provided real-time Cantonese and Mandarin interpretation using the Events.Studio platform. Participants accessed their preferred language via a simple QR code on their devices.

Setup & Execution:
Remote interpreters received audio-video feeds through multiple laptops. The platform was optimized for low-bandwidth environments, with dedicated channels for English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Challenges Managed:

Resilient Cloud Platform: Seamless integration with the client’s system and adaptive audio streaming for stable quality.
Specialized Interpreters: Briefed in advance on insurance terms and agenda.
Hybrid Support: On-site users accessed interpretation through a lightweight app; backup audio was managed from the Singapore office due to venue limitations.

Case Study 2: Device-Based Interpretation for 100+ Delegates in Bali

For a 100+ delegate conference in Bali, Globibo enabled remote interpretation via Events.Studio, allowing participants to use personal devices instead of traditional equipment.

Setup & Execution:
Delegates accessed audio channels through a QR code. Interpreters used wired headsets and laptops, while a remote engineer monitored both the input feed and interpretation output.

Challenges Managed:

Rehearsals: Held prior to the event to ensure smooth interpreter operation.
In-Platform Communication: Built-in chat supported seamless tech coordination.
Signal Quality: Real-time monitoring helped detect and resolve issues like feedback or echo.