Are you looking for a simultaneous translation solution for video conferences? We can provide just that! Thanks to our experience with complex technical settings, we can offer you competent interpreters and advise you on the practical implementation, allowing you to focus on your content.
Your options for interpreting during an online meeting
Interpreting via Zoom
Zoom was one of the first meeting platforms to offer an integrated interpreting function, enabling participants to quickly and easily switch between different language channels. This means that Zoom can be used to efficiently translate not only two-language events, but also multilingual ones. We would be happy to host your Zoom event for you and set up the interpreting channels professionally to ensure smooth technical implementation. Alternatively, we can conduct a technical test with you in advance, allowing you to provide the technical support yourself.
Interpreting via Microsoft Teams
For IT security reasons, many companies rely exclusively on Microsoft Teams and therefore require an interpreting solution within this platform. Like Zoom, Teams now offers an integrated interpreting function that also enables stable and efficient multilingual communication. And as with Zoom, we can either set up the language channels for you and provide technical support, or advise you in advance to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
Interpreting via other video platforms
Of course, there are other meeting platforms such as WebEx and GoToMeeting, and not all of them have an integrated interpreting function. However, this does not mean that multilingual events are impossible. In such cases, we collaborate with an experienced technology partner to provide customised solutions tailored to your needs and platforms. This ensures that your participants can follow along in their preferred language, regardless of the software your company uses.
And on top of that... interpreters!
Excellent simultaneous interpreters are, of course, essential for all of that. With a video conference, you benefit from access to our highly competent team of video interpreters in Frankfurt without incurring any travel costs, regardless of where your event is taking place. We specialise in the fields of law and finance, but we have also gained experience in many other fields. Find out more about us and our core competencies.
Your next steps to a successful video conference
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Step 1: Identify your meeting platform
Before planning your multilingual meeting, you should clarify whether a specific video platform is dictated by internal IT or external requirements – or if you have the freedom to choose the platform yourself. This decision should be made at the outset, as it will significantly affect the options for involving professional interpreters. If you have the freedom to choose, you can select a platform such as Zoom, which offers optimal conditions for simultaneous interpreting. Clarify the technical requirements and restrictions early on to ensure smooth, barrier-free communication.
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Step 2: Select the appropriate type of interpreting
Simultaneous interpreting is ideal for most meetings: you get the translation in real time, and it is easy to incorporate multiple languages. However, bear in mind that even the simplest setups require certain technical specifications to be met. If you want to keep things simple, for example for one-to-one conversations or small-scale negotiations, consecutive interpreting can also be a useful alternative. For this method, the interpreter is present at the meeting and translates what is said in short sections, requiring less technical equipment. We would be happy to advise you on the best option for your needs.
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Step 3: Prepare the technical setup
Ideally, you should have contacted an experienced interpreting agency by now to discuss your technical setup. Clarify whether you are planning a large hybrid event, where participants will be present both on-site and online, or a smaller virtual meeting. Different requirements call for customised solutions, which vary depending on the platform, technical conditions, and individual needs. Together, we will find the right technical solution to ensure your multilingual communication runs smoothly.
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Step 4: Brief your participants
A special discipline and preparation are required for virtual or hybrid meetings. To ensure excellent sound quality, all speakers should be equipped with a high-quality headset or microphone. A LAN or wired connection is generally more stable and reliable than Wi-Fi. Participants should be informed to avoid background noise as much as possible and to mute themselves when they are not speaking. We recommend providing these "online etiquette guidelines" before the meeting. We are happy to assist you with our checklist or a joint technical test with all speakers.
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Step 5: Focus entirely on your event
Now that all the organisational details have been taken care of, you can focus entirely on the content of your event. Sit back and relax, safe in the knowledge that we are working behind the scenes to ensure that the translation runs smoothly. All participants will receive your messages in their own language, free from technical obstacles. Your event takes centre stage while we provide perfect multilingual communication.
Are you looking for video interpreters or do you have any questions?
Get in touch with us! We are happy to help.
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