Technological advances have allowed distance interpreting to become a standard and highly requested service. Through the use of video conferencing and other online tools, interpreters can now serve clients around the world without ever leaving home.
This change has been a boon for businesses and organizations that must communicate with people who speak different languages. It has eliminated the need to find local interpreters in every city or country where they do business. Additionally, remote interpreting allows for more accurate interpretations, as the interpreter can see and hear the speaker first-hand, which makes it easier to pick up any nuances in the speech that might not be clear over the phone or through video chat.
Interpreta Chile is the first distance interpreting company in the country. We offer simultaneous, consecutive, telephone and Zoom interpreting services so you can communicate fluently in any situation. Our translators and interpreters are highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in the sector.
Our goal is to offer comprehensive and personalized solutions to your specific needs. We work exclusively with state-of-the-art technology to guarantee the best quality of our services. We have a committed and trained human team to provide the best possible assistance.
Contact us and request a quote for your interpretation services. We will happily assist you; we usually respond within a couple of hours.
Distance interpreting services Interpreta Chile Limitada
Interpreta Chile is a company that offers remote interpretation services and has been in the interpretation market for more than ten years. We offer simultaneous, consecutive, telephone, and Zoom interpreting services so that you can communicate in any situation.
We offer our Zoom platform with an advanced plan; that is, by hiring us, you get all the advanced features of Zoom; interpretation rooms, meeting recording, waiting rooms, etc.
How a remote interpreting service work
You book an interpreter with us; we send you a link to the meeting, and the interpreter signs five minutes before the session start. During the interpretation, the interpreter listens to what is said and speaks simultaneously in a microphone in their own language. The performance is streamed to your headphones or audio system in real-time.
To reserve the remote interpreting service, you can send us an email or fill out the form on our website.
Difference between telephone interpreting and distance interpreting
Telephone interpreting is where the interpreter is located in a call center and connected to the same conference call as you. The interpretation is not transmitted in real-time but is interpreted after each sentence or paragraph. This type of interpretation is suitable for shorter conversations or when the Internet connection is not strong enough for remote interpretation.
Remote interpreting consists of the interpreter being in his own office and connected to the meeting through the Internet, in our case, the Zoom platform. The performance is streamed to your headphones or audio system in real-time. This type of interpretation is suitable for long meetings or when good sound quality is needed. In addition, when contracting with Interpreta Chile, you have at your disposal all the functions of Zoom, such as recording meetings and meeting rooms for interpretation.
Advantages of distance interpreting
Using a distance interpreting service has many advantages:
- You can communicate with anyone, anywhere in the world
- The interpreter can use all the resources that Zoom makes available
- You don’t have to worry about finding an interpretation booth or renting equipment.
- It is more cost-effective because you do not have to pay for the interpreter’s travel and accommodation.
- The quality of the interpretation is as good as if the interpreter were on site.
Cost of a distance interpretation
Our prices for distance interpreting services are very competitive, and we offer discounts for long-term events. To indicate the cost of our services, we require the following information from you:
- Languages you need.
- The dates and times of the event.
- The type of interpretation you need (simultaneous, consecutive, telephone, or Zoom)
Comparison between face-to-face and remote interpreting services
On-site interpreting is usually more expensive than remote interpreting because on-site interpretation requires the physical presence of the interpreter, which often means that travel and accommodation costs have to be considered.
In addition, face-to-face interpretation requires equipment such as soundproof booths, receivers, headphones, etc. Additionally, on-site interpretation requires a technician to operate the equipment, which can increase the overall cost of the interpretation service. Finally, hostesses are also required, as a service, to give the attendees headphones so they may listen to the interpretation.
On the other hand, distance interpreting does not require the physical presence of the interpreter, which saves travel and accommodation costs. Interpreters usually charge the same rates in any interpretation. On-site interpreting is preferable to remote interpreting. For example, on-site interpretation may be necessary if there is a lot of background noise at the event, or if participants need to lip-read.
Please get in touch with us if you would like a free estimate for our distance interpreting services.
Conclusion
Distance interpreting services are a cost-effective and convenient solution for interpreting needs. The interpreter can use all the resources that Zoom makes available. In addition, remote interpreting does not require the physical presence of the interpreter, which saves on travel and accommodation costs. Please contact us if you would like a free estimate for our remote interpreting services.
Interpreta Chile offers its clients two types of interpretation depending on the type of event or its location:
FAQ
Here is a summary of the most frequently asked questions we receive about our services:
What is simultaneous interpretation?
It is the interpretation of a message from one language to another. The interpreter performs his work in this modality while the speaker speaks continuously. For this purpose, the technical requirement implies using an isolated booth with headphones for the interpreter to listen to the message and microphones that allow him to transmit the message in the language spoken by the audience.
What is consecutive interpretation?
It is the mode of interpretation in which a message is transferred from a source to a terminal language. The informative segment to be transferred is delivered by the interpreter each time the speaker pauses in his speech. Usually, the speaker speaks for 2-3 minutes. This interpretation modality does not require audio equipment and the interpreter relies on a note-taking system to carry out his task.
How much do simultaneous or consecutive interpreting services cost?
The cost associated with interpreting services will depend on the combination of languages, interpretation modality (simultaneous or consecutive), and duration of the working day. Keep in mind that simultaneous interpretation is more expensive than consecutive interpretation since it requires an interpreting booth, receivers for the audience, amplification equipment, and a sound engineer in charge of all this equipment.
What mode of interpreting do I need?
Simultaneous interpretation is recommended for conferences, seminars, events, business meetings, congresses, training courses, and conventions, among other activities. If your event is a business meeting or any other instance that needs more interaction between the speaker and the audience, consecutive interpreting is a better option.
How can I know if an interpreting company is providing an adequate service?
There are some characteristics to identify a good service, such as:
- Experience: The interpreting company must have a team of experienced professionals.
- Confidentiality: the company must guarantee the confidentiality of what is treated under any circumstance.
- Bias: The interpreter representing the company must be biased. That is, you must advocate for the interests of whoever hires you.
Do you only offer interpretation services in Spanish?
We offer interpretation services in English, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. Both in consecutive interpretation and simultaneous interpretation.
What platforms do you use to provide interpretation services?
We use different platforms to provide interpretation services, such as Zoom, which is the platform we use, and we make it available for you to save costs and use all the advanced features of this platform.
How do I book the distance interpreting service?
To book interpreting services, you can contact us by email or phone, or even better, by using our contact form. We will be happy to assist you and provide you with all the information you need about our services.