Simultaneous Interpretation

Simultaneous Interpretation for Large Events

You cannot do without a simultaneous interpreter at large international conference, where speakers and an audience speak different languages. Simultaneous interpreters accompany most public figures: politicians during summits, Nobel laureates at scientific conferences and representatives of international corporations within business meetings. Simultaneous interpretation is even used during the Pope’s sermon in Vatican.

This is the most complicated type of interpreting. Only 20% of simultaneous interpreters can provide qualitative services of simultaneous interpretation.

Therefore, our managers cannot answer the question “How much does simultaneous interpretation cost?”, until they find out all the project details: subject, language pairs, volume, interpretation date and place.

Advantages of simultaneous interpretation services compared to a consecutive one

• Connection with the audience

Thanks to the fact that the speech is heard continuously, the speaker can communicate with the audience and correct the speech depending on the audience reaction.

• Significant reduction in the duration of the speech.

The duration of the speech is twice shorter with simultaneous interpretation.

• Interpretation into several languages

Thanks to simultaneous interpretation and in the presence of special equipment it is possible to interpret the speech into several languages at the same time.

The number of interpreters engaged to work depends on the language pairs. Usually, there are two specialists for a single language, and each pair of interpreters works in a separate cabin so not to interfere with each other. Thus, the simultaneous interpretation service cost will differ in each separate case, as there are no identical orders.

Effective communication with the audience thanks to simultaneous interpretation services from MK:translations

If you are planning to attend or organize an event with foreign speakers, order simultaneous interpretation services.

Standardly, simultaneous interpreters work in pairs and follow each other each half an hour. It is known that the world record for simultaneous interpretation has been set — 5 hours, but not every translator is a record holder.

The following trend holds true for this area: the more experienced an interpreter is, the higher the simultaneous interpretation price per hour is. After all, the specialist works under conditions of constant tension and concentration of attention, therefore it is very easy to make a mistake or to lose track of the speaker’s speech. Not everyone can do such work, therefore only the most persistent and purposeful interpreters stay in profession, who develop in their specialization and are greatly appreciated by the customers.

In addition, you will need special equipment — a simultaneous interpretation system. It can be stationary or wireless and consists of headphones for interpreters, microphone for interpreters, headphones for participants, a box for interpreters’ accommodation.

As you can see, simultaneous interpretation involves a complex preparatory work. Not every translation agency or company can guarantee a high quality and accuracy of this service. Therefore, you should select the contractor very carefully.

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