What is remote simultaneous interpreting?
Remote Simultaneous Interpreting (RSI) or Distance Simultaneous Interpreting is a technology-based system whereby simultaneous interpreters operate from a distant site (a separate room in the conference venue, a “hub” in another location, or interpreters’ own studios).

Remote Simultaneous Interpreting from a hub
In a hub, interpreters work in ISO-compliant interpretation booths and can benefit from the support of a technician. They work as a team, in conditions that are more similar to the traditional in-person setting.

We'll be happy to assist you in selecting RSI hubs in Milan and other cities in Italy and in Europe, and we'll be at your disposal for any additional support in organizing the event.

Remote Simultaneous Interpreting from home studios
Interpreters working from a home studio must be familiar with RSI technology and have the necessary equipment to ensure high-quality standards, in addition to being experienced professionals. This mode of interpreting should always be performed by a team of at least two interpreters, taking turns from their respective remote locations or co-located in one and the same home studio.

We have fast internet connection, dedicated RSI equipment and experience in remote simultaneous interpreting both on RSI delivery platforms and Zoom (with the Language Interpretation function).

Virtual meetings with translation on Zoom, YouTube, FB
By using various combinations of tools and technologies, it is possible to provide simultaneous interpretation of digital events held on any video conferencing platform (Zoom, MS Teams, GoToMeeting, Google Meet, Skype, BlueJeans, BigBlueButton, Cisco WebEx, Blackboard Collaborate or others) as well as live streamed on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter etc.

In short, we can offer:

• remote simultaneous interpreting from hubs, with booths and technical support
• remote simultaneous interpreting on RSI delivery platforms
• online simultaneous interpreters on Zoom
• remote simultaneous interpreting (from hubs or home studios) using your current videoconference platforms
• remote simultaneous interpreting of events streamed live on YouTube, Facebook, etc. (only one-way, also multi-language translation).
• remote simultaneous interpreting using smartphone mobile apps

How long should a virtual meeting with simultaneous interpretation last?
International organizations recommend sessions up to 3 hours and a half per day, or two sessions of 2 hours and 30 minutes with a 90-minute break. For a full-day meeting a hub solution is preferable.

Remote interpreting implies a higher cognitive load than face-to-face interpreting.

We are committed to the highest professional standards and work in accordance with AIIC Guidelines for distance interpreting.

Lisa Nitti works as English-Italian, Italian-English online simultaneous interpreter, mainly on Zoom. Lisa and her teams regularly work as:

• online simultaneous interpreters at multi-language corporate meetings
• online simultaneous interpreters at classes, courses, training events, webinars, etc.
• online simultaneous interpreters at virtual medical meetings
• online simultaneous interpreters at patient summits
• online simultaneous interpreters at Board of Directors meetings

In addition to RSI we also provide online consecutive interpreting, for example of legal depositions.

Organising a meeting with remote simultaneous interpretation requires accurate planning. We have prepared a quick guide for speakers and conference organisers using simultaneous interpretation and remote simultaneous interpretation.

Download our Quick guide on the use of simultaneous interpretation and RSI.

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