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Whisper equipment provides a workable alternative when budget constraints or scheduling problems preclude the use of full simultaneous interpretation equipment. It is particularly well suited for short meetings such as school district and PTA meetings, local government and community service meetings, training sessions, church services, focus groups, tour groups, trade show exhibits, etc. Whisper equipment can also be used to supplement full simultaneous equipment at conferences with short breakout sessions, meal functions or site visits in venues other than the general session room.
The interpreter sits or stands on the periphery of the group, where he/she can hear what is going on without headphones and wears a battery-operated portable transmitter. The interpreter 'whispers' into a head-band boom microphone which is transmitted to delegates who listen on wireless receivers within a range of about 200 feet. The receivers are multi-channel, so interpretation can be provided in up to six languages at once if required (each language requires a separate transmitter). Interpreters working together as a team for a single language must share a single transmitter and microphone. Because there is no sound isolation booth, the interpreters can be heard in the room by the other delegates, hence the need for whispering into the microphone. Because of the intense concentration required for whispering while listening without headphones, this type of equipment is recommended only for short meetings. (top)
Few people realize that there are 9 official languages in the state of California. With so much cultural diversity, it is now more important than ever for community service organizations to seek the involvement of the local community in order to provide effective service. However, language differences are a significant barrier to the communication so essential for this involvement. The United Nations and other high level international organizations have relied on simultaneous interpretation for decades. Recent technological advances have resulted in the new type of interpretation equipment known as "whisper equipment", which allows organizations at the local community level to provide simultaneous interpretation at significantly reduced costs, using community-based interpreters. (top)
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If you are interested in purchasing equipment for regular use instead of renting, email kimidrake@ds-interpretation.com or
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