What RSI means
RSI stands for Remote Simultaneous Interpretation. The principle is identical to a physical booth, but the booth is virtual: the interpreter receives the audio and video feed, and their voice is broadcast on a separate channel.
The savings are substantial — no equipment transport, no interpreter travel, no overnight stays. On a multilingual event the difference often runs into thousands of euros.
The critical factor: audio quality
This is the single most decisive and most neglected point. An interpreter can compensate for a poor speaker, but not for a poor audio signal.
Our four rules for speakers: use a wired headset microphone rather than the laptop's built-in mic; connect via Ethernet rather than Wi-Fi; sit in a quiet, non-reverberant room; and wear headphones to avoid acoustic feedback. These four rules solve the vast majority of problems.
Platforms
We work on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, Google Meet, Livestorm and public streaming setups. Not all of them offer native interpreting channels — Zoom and Webex do; Google Meet does not and requires a parallel solution.
Pricing
Remote interpreting removes three whole items: equipment transport, the booth and interpreter travel. Only interpreter time and technical support remain, which usually makes it the most economical format. See our pricing page.
