Portable Interpretation / Tour Guide Equipment

Rentals and Sales

Quality and reliable interpretation and audio equipment for interpreting on-the-go, small-scale meetings, guided tours and assistive listening.

WHEN to use Portable Equipment

Portable equipment can be used with or without interpretation for tours groups, facility tours, short meetings, noisy environments, Assistive Listening, silent audio/silent theater, short breakout sessions, meal functions, meetings on-the-go, PTA meetings, community services meetings, training sessions, church services, focus groups, trade show exhibits, budget constrained meetings and more.

How it works FOR INTERPRETATION

The interpreter sits or stands on the periphery of the group, wears a battery-operated portable transmitter, listens to the proceedings and whispers the interpretation into a microphone (head-worn or lapel). This signal is transmitted to delegates who listen on wireless receivers within a range of about 100-200 feet, depending on the model.

The receivers are multi-channel and 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 other delegates, hence the need for whispering into the microphone. Whispering while listening without headphones requires intense concentration by the interpreter, therefore, this type of equipment is recommended only for short meetings and with as few languages as possible.  We also offer systems which provide an audio feed to the interpreter (Williams Digiwave brand), and for certain settings can provide a separate audio feed for the interpreter.

We will soon be able to offer consecutive and simultaneous interpretation via an app for tour use. Stay tuned for exciting product and service developments.