DCN Next Generation Simultaneous Interpretation
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1Simultaneous Interpretation
1.1 About Simultaneous Interpretation
1.1.1 What is Simultaneous Interpretation?
The Simultaneous Interpretation software module is one of a family of modules designed for controlling and monitoring conferences and discussions using the contribution equipment.
The Simultaneous Interpretation program supports the preparation of simultaneous interpretation facilities and the monitoring of interpreter activities during a conference. It can accommodate up to 31 interpreter booths, each with up to six interpreter desks.
The following options are available:
•Specifying a language for each of the system interpretation channels.
•Specifying the languages for outputs A and B of each interpreters desk in the system.
•Determining the microphone interlock mode.
•Opening, closing, saving and deleting interpreter configuration files.
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•Printing information concerning interpretation configuration.
1.2 Interpretation Procedures
During a conference the language of the speaker can be simultaneously interpreted into one or more other languages and the interpretation(s) distributed to delegates attending the conference. The interpretation(s) can be accessed by means of headphones connected to a channel selector unit, a contribution unit with a
The floor language (the language of the speaker(s)) is distributed throughout the conference area via the loudspeakers located in the delegate units or a public address system. The floor language is also distributed to interpreter booths, where it is used as a basis for all interpretations, directly or after an intermediate stage.
How the floor language is interpreted is dependant on several factors, including the number of languages required and the familiarity of the floor language. To cater for these factors, a simultaneous interpretation system is configured for two separate operating
procedures; normal operation and relay interpretation.
1.2.1 Normal interpretation
When the floor language is familiar to all interpreters it is input directly to all interpreter headphones, and each interpreter interprets the floor language into the language they have been assigned. These languages are transmitted through the audio channels, so delegates with access to a channel selection facility can choose which language to listen to.
Figure 1 Normal operating mode
If all the interpreter microphones connected to a particular channel are switched off, the floor language is automatically fed into that channel.
1.2.2 A and B outputs
Each interpreter unit is equipped with two outputs, designated A and B. The system is configured so that the normal output language of an interpreter (the language that interpreter usually interprets into) will be on output A. If the interpreter is required to interpret into another language, this will be on output B (if output B has been programmed). Outputs A or B are selected by means of a switch on the interpreter unit.
1.2.3 Relay interpretation
When interpreters do not understand the floor language, it is necessary to implement a relay system whereby the interpreters can receive a language that they understand. This is accomplished by having an interpreter familiar with the floor language relay an interpretation of the floor language to other interpreters, who can then use this as a base for their own interpretations.
This intermediate interpretation is often known as a transfer interpretation or ‘auto relay’. The interpreted floor language can be relayed manually or automatically. If it is relayed manually, interpreters who wish to interpret from the transfer interpretation
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