Encyclopedia of conference technology
Here you will find information on conference technology, interpreting technology and on conferences and meetings in general. We have deposited planning aids and checklists for event planning, seating plans or help with booking interpreters. Have fun browsing.
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A-language
An active language means that an interpreter can both understand and speak that language well.
Tuning system
The voting system is a means of recording the opinions of individuals on a question, motion, or proposal within a group of people
Tuning unit
The voting units offered provide a numeric keypad as well as a correction key (*). Here, therefore, both the votes "Yes, No
Active language
To describe the languages required at an international conference or, in the case of interpreters, to provide a statement about the level of
Antenna loop
Hearing aids have the disadvantage for hearing impaired people that they pick up direct as well as indirect sound.
Audio Conference Interpreting
The initial scenario is that interpreters and participants sit in one room, the speaker(s) are remotely connected.
Audio Remote Interpreting (ARI)
In Audio Remote Interpreting (ARI), the interpreters are physically separated from the participants and the speaker.
Audio description
Audio description is a procedure that enables blind and visually impaired people to better perceive visual processes. In the process
Training in event technology
Training in event technology The following professions or advanced training courses are mentioned here in more detail: Event technology specialist Master event technology specialist
Fail-safe
You can create resilience primarily through an additional physical connection (double house entry, LTE or 5G backup,
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B language
To describe the languages required at an international conference or, in the case of interpreters, to provide a statement about the level of
Bandwidth
The term bandwidth is often used in connection with the speed of Internet connections.
Accessible events
There are different types of barriers at events. These include spatial barriers such as steps or
Consultant interpreters
Consultant interpreters (also known as organizing interpreters) are interpreters who, in addition to their interpreting work, specialize in counseling...
Sound system
Sound reinforcement is the electro-acoustic amplification of performances ranging from spoken word and musical lectures to conferences to
Public address systems
Sound reinforcement is realized with very different systems. Depending on the type of performance, the sound system in its components can be
Sound technology
The sound reinforcement technology includes the overall concept for sound reinforcement with an audio system.
Seating
There are several factors to consider when choosing seating arrangements and set up for events: First
Scene painter
Information on the "stage painter and stage sculptor" can be obtained from your Chamber of Industry and Commerce IHK or also in the stage yearbook.
Stage sculptor
Information on the "stage painter and stage sculptor" can be obtained from your Chamber of Industry and Commerce IHK or also in the stage yearbook.
BYOD – Bring your own Device
Bring Your Own Device is the term used in conference and media technology to describe private mobile
End devices as
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C language
To describe the languages required at an international conference or, in the case of interpreters, to provide a statement about the level of
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Data processing
Data processing is the classical term for the system of hardware (computer and peripherals) and software (user programs, operating systems).
Delegate facility
The delegate system consists of a table microphone chain, where each panelist can switch his microphone unit on and off himself.
DIN 8578 Consecutive distance interpreting (draft)
Monolingual/Bilingual/Multilingual Communication
If the communicative situations are to be essentially bilingual (i.e. the interpreters for one
DIN EN ISO 20109 – Interpreting requirements
ISO 20109 was published in December 2016. This international standard specifies the requirements for the equipment,
Graduate engineer for media technology
Information on the "Diplomingenieur für Medientechnik" can be obtained here:
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Department of Media Technology
Stiftstraße 69
20099
Graduate engineer for theater and event technology
Information on the "Diplomingenieur für Theater- und Veranstaltungstechnik" can be obtained here:
Technical University of Applied Sciences Berlin (TFH)
Faculty 9 –
Discussion facility
The discussion system consists of a large number of microphones, which allows individual participants to intervene in the discussion.
Court interpreter
If proceedings are conducted with the participation of persons who do not speak German, an interpreter shall be called in.
Interpreter for film and video
If a film or video is to be shown at an event, this will only be interpreted if the interpreters have the
Interpreter system
The interpreting equipment includes the technical components in the interpreting technology that are needed to turn a monolingual into a multilingual
Types of interpreters
There are several types of interpreting:
› Whispered Interpreting
› Sign Language Interpreting
› Consecutive Interpreting
Interpreter jargon
To describe the languages required at an international conference or, in the case of interpreters, to provide a statement about the level of
Interpreting booth
The interpreting booth is the workplace of the simultaneous interpreters. The following requirements apply (according to ISO 4043 and DIN 56924).
Interpreting categories in the former GDR
In the German Democratic Republic, there was a classification of interpreting services by type of assignment as follows.
Interpretation
The word interpretation has been used for many centuries and stands for interpretation. It is still today mainly...
Wireless
The term "wireless" refers to information transmission using electromagnetic fields or waves. The wireless transmission
Wireless microphones
Wired microphones are increasingly being replaced by wireless microphones or systems. By releasing several UHF channels also for mobile
DSL, VDSL and fiber optics
DSL is the abbreviation for Digital Subscriber Line, which roughly translates as digital subscriber line. At
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E DIN 20539 Translation, interpreting and related technology – Term
This standard is a compilation of those terms that are used in the standards from the field of translation, interpreting and related
E DIN ISO 22259 Conference systems – Requirements – Equipment
This standard specifies the requirements for typical conferencing systems, i.e. their components as well as for their use.
Emotional intelligence
In the future, computers should also be able to understand how we feel. Basic emotions (happiness, anger, disgust, fear, sadness, surprise) are
Receiver
The receiver is a device for receiving (in this case) electromagnetic waves. The receiver converts the received signal.
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Specialist for event technology
The training occupation "Event Technology Specialist" is state-recognized (since August 1998). The training lasts three years.
Whispering Interpreter System
Wireless guidance systems are first of all mainly needed for guided tours at trade fairs, in museums and factory halls to ensure a proper
Whispering system
Wireless guidance systems are first of all mainly needed for guided tours at trade fairs, in museums and factory halls to ensure a proper
Whispered interpreting
Whispered interpreting is a variation of simultaneous interpreting, which is usually performed without any use of
Whispered interpreter
Whispered interpreting is a variation of simultaneous interpreting, which is usually performed without any use of
Guidance system
Wireless guidance systems are first of all mainly needed for guided tours at trade fairs, in museums and factory halls to ensure a proper
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Sign language interpreter
Sign Language Interpreters Sign language interpreters are an important interface at conferences with the participation of deaf people. Of course, sign language interpreters and sign language
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Hardware and software
Hardware and software are the components of a computer system that form the communication interface between the user and the processor.
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Inductive system
Inductive equipment is a form of wireless interpreting equipment. It differs from the infrared system by the type of transmission.
Inductive receiver
The inductive receiver is the part of the inductive equipment that enables the reception of the electromagnetic waves in the conference room and the conversion
Inductive transmitter
The inductive transmitter is the part of the inductive equipment that performs the modulation of the interpreted speech signal to different carrier frequencies
Infrared
Infrared light refers to electromagnetic waves in the wavelength range from 880 nm to 950 nm. The infrared portion in the
Infrared interpreter system
This equipment consists of the basic elements of an infrared system, namely a transmitter and a receiver unit.
Infrared system
An infrared system has the task of converting acoustic signals into optical signals, transmitting them and then
ISO 20108 – Simultaneous Interpretation – Audio Transmission Quality
The ISO 20108 – Simultaneous Interpretation – Audio Transmission Quality – specifies the elementary parameters for quality
ISO 20109 – Simultaneous Interpretation – Equipment Requirements
This standard makes specifications for the technology used in interpreting booths and interpreting equipment. It is end
ISO 2603 – Fixed interpreter booths
ISO 2603 – Fixed Interpretation Booths This standard provides requirements and recommendations for the construction and renovation of
ISO 4043 – Transportable interpreter booths
The international standard ISO 4043:2016 specifies the requirements for the production and use of mobile cabins. In the
ISO/CD PAS 24019 Simultaneous interpreting delivery platforms
The use of simultaneous interpretation platforms is a relatively new field of activity for interpreters. Parameters and conditions for use
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Chin bar receiver
The chin bar receiver is part of a guidance system. It receives the signal of a wireless microphone on a specific frequency.
Conference interpreter
Conference interpreters are usually freelancers and, like the meetings industry in general, also know high and low season.
Conference system
A conference system is a set of equipment components for the transmission of words and images at events of various types and sizes.
Congress technology
Generic term that covers conference technology, interpreting technology, sound reinforcement technology, but also office and data technology as well as various organizational and event technologies.
Consecutive interpreter
Consecutive interpreting is the classic form of interpreting following or alternating with the speaker. Here carries
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Audio and video transmission latency
Audio and video signals must be digitized if they are to be sent over a data line. Digitization results in
Loudspeaker
A vibrating diaphragm converts an electrical signal (or electrical impulses) into sound waves. Here
Easy language
Easy language is a special form of German language that is easier for people with learning difficulties or cognitive impairments to understand.
LTE – Long Term Evolution
LTE (Long Term Evolution) is the current mobile communications standard. In 2018, depending on the provider in Germany, between 80 –
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Multichannel technology
Multi-channel technology is not only suitable for the transmission of different languages in an interpreting system, but also
Master for event technology
Training to become a "Master of Event Technology" includes the following sections: Part I:
Microphone
Microphones have the task of converting acoustic signals, sound vibrations, into electrical signals, alternating voltages. First
Microphone system
A microphone system can consist of individual microphones, which can be controlled or managed via a mixing console. It can
Microphone chain
A microphone chain is a microphone system in which microphones are connected via a bus system (i.e., a single cable with multiple wires).
Recording of original sound and interpreted languages
The original sound is the respective sound that is used at a conference in the hall or at a screening of a film.
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Organizing interpreters
Organizing interpreters (also consultant interpreters) help conference organizers and event agencies to plan and organize...
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Passive language
To describe the languages required at an international conference or, in the case of interpreters, a statement of
Presentation
A presentation is the audio-visual presentation of figures, data and facts. A presentation is composed
Presentation technology
This is all the technology used to implement a presentation. The presentation technique includes
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Quantum Computer
Quantum computers have been discussed theoretically for a long time. Now, in the fall of 2019, the Google Group has developed the working
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Relay operation
At conferences or even at EU level, many language combinations can occur simultaneously. For cost reasons, one therefore goes
Remote Hub
In a remote or interpreter hub, interpreters work centrally from a fixed location, events to be interpreted
Remote Interpreting
Remote Interpreting (RI), Remote Simultaneous Interpreting (RSI), Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), Distance Interpreting or Remote Interpreting means.
Repairs
Maintenance is used for regular inspection of rented and sold equipment. For rental equipment
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Sound insulation
Sound insulation is the ability of certain materials to inhibit sound. Sizes for this
Schools for event technology specialists
Training to become an "event technology specialist" is currently provided by the following schools
Weak AI
What we call AI today is generally pretty weak artificial intelligence. There are
Hard of Hearing Loop
Hearing aids have the disadvantage for hearing impaired people that they pick up direct as well as indirect sound. For the listener in
Hard of hearing loop
The hearing loss sling (also called an induction sling) is – similar to a necklace – a cable/loop that is wrapped around the neck
Silent Conference/Silent PA
Silent Conference/Silent PA In a silent conference, speech and music are transmitted via headphones rather than loudspeakers.
Silent Conferencing/Silent Event
With silent conferencing, audio signals are transmitted only via headphones instead of loudspeakers. Sound sources can be
Simultaneous interpreting
This "simultaneous" form of interpreting has existed only since the Nuremberg Trials after World War II. During a
Simultaneous technology
Simultaneous technology is specifically conference technology that supports simultaneous interpreting. It is a type of interpreting in which ...
Simultaneous translation system
The interpreting equipment includes the technical components in the interpreting technology that are needed to turn a monolingual into a multilingual
Seating arrangement
The following section discusses terms related to seating arrangements at conventions and meetings.
Speaker booth
Are you planning a film soundtrack, a film screening, a radio broadcast or similar? For this
Intercom station
This refers to a microphone that can be switched on or off by the speaker by pressing a button or switch.
Strong AI
Strong Artificial Intelligence is also referred to as Strong AI, Full AI, or Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The
Shorthand
Audio description is a procedure that enables blind and visually impaired people to better perceive visual processes. In the process
Stenomask
A stenomask is used when conversations between several people are recorded or interpreted by another person, in particular
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Conference technology
The entirety of all equipment and organizational structures necessary for holding a conference. See congress technology.
TED voting system
The voting system is a means of recording the opinions of individuals on a question, motion, or
Telephone Conference Interpreting (TCI)
Interpreters and participants in one room, speakers are remotely connected. With the Telephone
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Transmission technology
In order to transmit acoustic signals from one place to another, they are converted into electrical signals
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Event technology
See mainly under congress and conference technology. However, event technology also includes entertainment and supporting programs, which are
Liaison interpreting
On a very small scale, shorter sections of conversation are subsequently translated into another language without the aid of a
Ordinance on Places of Assembly
According to the Ordinance on Places of Assembly (VStättVO), certain minimum requirements must be met at all events to avert risks to public safety.
Delays
Delays occur at every point of signal conversion and transmission (keyword lip synchronicity). During sound conversion and
Video Conference Interpreting (VCI)
In Video Conference Interpreting, participants and interpreters sit in the same room, and the speaker is connected via
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)
Both the image and the sound of the event are transmitted to the interpreters via video transmission. The interpreters
Video presentation
A presentation that makes use of video technology, for example, to reach a larger audience visually. Video recordings or
Video technology
Planning and realization of a video display or presentation of video or data technology. In the planning phase, the type of presentation
Preparation materials for the interpreters
Knowledge is power. Since freelance interpreters usually specialize in some subjects, so are
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Maintenance
Maintenance is the regular inspection of rented and sold equipment. For rental equipment it is done at regular intervals,
