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🎧 Human InterpretationChecklist for on-site live translation
What you should think of when preparing for live translation at an on-site event.
Here is a checklist that will help you to think of everything you need to consider when you use LiveVoice for language interpretation at an on-site event.
Setup preparation basics
- Speaker device (e.g., laptop or smartphone for interpreter)
- Headphones for interpreter (here are some suggestions)
- Interface to get audio from sound mixer to computer (if you need original audio from stage)
- WiFi: Check speed and password (here is some more advice for that)
- Check: Where will the interpreter be located? Depending on this plan your setup.
Setup preparation optional
- Extra Headphones (for participants to borrow)
- Power banks (for participants to borrow)
- Extra chargers (for participants to charge their phones if needed)
- Extra smartphones (for participants to borrow; usually not needed)
- Extension chords for power
Communication with your participants
- Plan how will you inform your participants.
- Plan how and where will participants get support.
During your event
- Is the Wi-Fi and mobile connection ok? You might want to do a speed test.
- Setup of original audio
- Setup of interpreter laptops or smartphones
- Prepare service point
- Hand out info sheets
- Prepare slide for screen or print posters with the QR code.