WIRED VS. WIRELESS

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS: FM

EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS: INFRARED

LIST OF AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT

WIRELESS:
Wireless equipment is by far the most preferable, as it allows attendees to move if necessary, such as in a large convention setting where numerous languages are being interpreted.
WIRED:
Wired equipment is used in "round-table" type discussions where a relatively small number of attendees take part and each must speak as well as listen. This equipment is more expensive since each unit must contain a microphone and a speaker or headphone.

FM PROS:
• Less expensive
• Hi quality & good range
• Excellent versatility
- Can be used with portable or table-top transmitters
• Blockage is not an issue
- The signal usually covers balcony & mezzanine levels
FM CONS:
The signal travels outside of the room, so if more than one room is used, and they are close, each room may need a separate channel.
The signal travels outside of the room, therefore it is possible for someone who really wanted to, to eavesdrop.

INFRARED PROS:
• Excellent sound quality
• Signal doesn’t leave room
-confidential meetings

INFRARED CONS:
• Vulnerable to outside conditions
-Cannot be used in strong light
• Requires “line of sight” set-up
- pillars block transmittion
• As you increase the number of languages, the range of each emitter is reduced.

• Transmitters
• Control Units with Mic
• Table-Top Booth
- Low cost & Portable
- Not totally sound proof
- Recommended for budget events in large rooms with plenty of unoccupied space.
- Should be on risers to allow interpreters to see
• Full sized booth
- Virtualy sound proof
- More expensive
- Professional appearance
- Requires some assembly time
- Should be positioned on
risers to allow interpreters to see
• Receivers / headsets