Are you ready for remote simultaneous interpreting?

Are you ready for remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI)?

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Which of the following is closest to your computer?

Tablet

MacAir or intel i3 equivalent

MacPro or intel i5 equivalent

MacPro or intel i7 equivalent

Pro machine with sound card, video card, etc.

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Do you have a backup plan in case something goes wrong?

I run multiple tests and make sure everything works.

I have a second internet connection, headset, camera and even a spare computer.

In addition to hardware and connection backup, I propose a standby interpreter to my clients and do not accept solo jobs.

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What type of headset are you using?

Nothing special, my phone's earpiece

I am directly talking to the computer

I have a pro headset with noise cancelling headphones and also noise cancelling microphone (both)

I have a pro headset with noise cancelling headphones and also noise cancelling microphone (both). It has built in sound limiter

I have a pro headset with noise cancelling headphones and also noise cancelling microphone (both). I am using additional sound limiter.

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How do you define your profession?

Conference interpreter

Community (public service) interpreter

Court/police interpreter

Translator

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Have your worked from an interpreting hub / studio?

Not yet

Yes, and I feel more comfortable having AV technicians taking care of things.

I like working in a hub for confidentiality or when a large team in multiple languages is needed.

My home studio is great, my booth partner(s) are equally well-equipped and prepared.

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How do you connect to the internet?

Via mobile phone

Broadband wifi

Broadband wifi ethernet

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Do you have a sound card?

My computer has onboard sound card

I am using an external sound card

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How good is your internet speed?

Mobile above 10 mbps

Broadband wifi above 5 mbps upload & download

Broadband wifi above 10 mbps upload & download

Broadband ethernet cable above 5 mbps upload & download

Broadband ethernet cable above 10 mbps upload & download

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How do you guarantee privacy and confidentiality at your home during RSI?

I don't have my own room, working in the most covenient corner.

I have my own room/study and I shut my door.

In addition to working in my own room I also regularly check my computer for harmful software.

In addition to working in my own room I have a dedicated computer which I only use for RSI. It has latest protection against virus and harmful software.

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How well do you know interpreting platforms?

I know interpreting platform from their videos on the internet.

I do not know any platforms yet. I can learn if a new job opportunity arises.

I join webinars, demos and training sessions organized by platforms.

I have worked on one platform and I am eager to learn others.

I have worked on multiple platforms in multiple use cases and I am constantly updating myself.

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Please specify your remote simultaneous interpreting experience.

None

Below 10 times

10 - 20 times

20 - 50 times

Above 50 times

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Are you trying to protect yourself against aqoustic shock?

Don't know what it is.

Yes, and I have protective gear (headset and/or limiters)

In addition to buying adequate equipment I am educating my clients and colleagues.

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How do you manage handing over to your colleague?

Via whatsapp or other instant messaging tools

Using built-in chat module of platforms

I signal on my video and my boothmate watches me

I use handover button of the platform but also text via whatsapp

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