Tips on Renting
Interpretation equipment is a vital component to many of the thousands of conferences that are held every year around the globe. Most of the organizers of these conferences do not have their own equipment and so must turn to translation and interpretation companies to provide them with the right tools.
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1. Interpreters and Equipment - The company you rent your interpretation equipment from will most likely not be the company you get your interpreters from. Therefore, don't think the interpretation equipment provider will be bringing interpreters, only to find out at the last minute that they aren't.
2. The Complete Package - It is better to rent the entire interpretation system from a company, rather than only renting some of the components. The reason is that equipment you or the conference venue have won't be compatible with the interpreting equipment. Make sure you're getting everything you need from the supplier, i.e. microphones, headsets, PA equipment, booths (if needed), etc. (Make sure there is enough equipment for the interpreters as well as those who will receive the interpretations.
3. Running the Equipment - The company should provide a technician for the duration of the conference or event to fix any technical glitches or problems that come up. The technician should also be able to answer any questions on setup.
4. Setting Up Booths - Remember that there are ISO standards for interpreter booths and these must be followed. These requirements address concerns such as the location of the booth in relation to the event and the sound booth, the construction and physical dimensions of the booth, ventilation and lighting in the booth, and acoustical conditions.
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