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 Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment FAQ's |
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| Frequently Asked Questions about Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment |
| What is the difference between simultaneous translation equipment and simultaneous interpretation equipment? I see both terms used interchangeably. |
| Translation is written; interpretation is oral. Simultaneous translation and simultaneous translation equipment are common misnomers used by substandard interpretation providers and are among those red flag terms that serve as warning that the provider using them is not as knowledgeable about the profession as he should be. |
| How many different kinds of simultaneous interpretation equipment are there? |
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This chart gives an overview of the different types of simultaneous interpretation equipment, with their recommended uses: |
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| What is RF equipment? |
RF stands for "radio frequency" and refers to equipment that transmits sound over radio waves. It uses the same frequency spectrum as ordinary radios, except that interpretation equipment transmits over specific assigned frequencies. |
| Is RF the same as FM? |
| In the context of interpretation equipment, the two terms are used interchangeably, since all radio frequency equipment approved for interpretation is FM.
As you know from your radio, radio waves are classified by type of modulation into AM (amplitude modulation) and FM (frequency modulation). RF means "radio frequency" and FM stands for "frequency modulation". Therefore, all FM is RF, but not all RF is FM. |
| What is an IR system? |
IR stands for infrared and, in the context of interpretation, refers to equipment that conveys sound over infrared emissions, as opposed to RF systems than transmit sound over radio waves. |
| Our AV company told us that infrared is better than radio frequency. Is that true? |
No. Whether infrared or radio frequency is better for you, depends on how, why, and where you'll be using the equipment. While infrared can be better in some environments, in others it simply will not work at all, or perform very poorly.
For a detailed discussion of infrared and radio frequency, please click on Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment to go to that article. |
| How do I make sure I have the right equipment configuration? The company we hired keeps talking about it, but I'm not even sure what it means. |
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All it means is the types of equipment used and the way the equipment is wired, which should be a function of the number of languages and needs of your meeting.
These are some examples:
If we have not answered your question, please see our Buyer's Guide, or email us at question@barinas.com |
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