Simultaneous interpreting is probably the best known format. The interpreter recreates the speech while listening to the speaker who is giving it. Simultaneous interpreting is quick and effective, and it requires setting up interpreting booths. It is ideal for conventions, conferences, symposia, and business meetings, particularly when attended by a large audience and several languages are being used.

Consecutive interpreting is highly effective for press conferences, exhibitions, round tables, debates, and training courses. The speaker presents for roughly 3–5 minutes. After this, the interpreter gives a faithful summarized rendition of the information based on a method involving note-taking and memory. This requires more time overall, but less technical equipment.

These interpreters work in both directions, i.e. into their native tongue and into their foreign language, as in a conversation. Liaison interpreting is typical in meetings with few participants, official banquets or businesses meals, international trade shows, and guided tours. No technical equipment is required.

Sound equipment is often needed to provide interpreting services. This is where the technical side of the communication
process comes into play. Equipment can include sound-proof booths along with the appropriate microphones, headphones and receivers for the audience, infoport cases for mobile interpreting formats, wireless or headset microphones, etc. At Interidea, we can provide you with the technical equipment you need for your event, including on-site technical support and services for transport, setup, and dismantling.