Translation Equipment for Churches
Due to factors such as globalization and cultural diversity, it’s normal for churches to be visited by people from various nationalities and ethnicities, which necessitates acquiring a simultaneous interpretation system in order to provide the best possible experience for congregants.
How Do Translation Devices For Churches Work?
There are three main components you need to know:
- The transmitter: it broadcasts the interpreter’s voice into the audience’s receivers.
- The headset microphone: the mic that the translator wears when translating your services.
- The receivers and headsets worn by the congregants receiving the translation.
It is necessary for the interpreter to hear in real time what the presenter is saying in order to translate it.
Then, the interpreter uses his headset microphone to broadcast the message to listeners that are using adjustable volume headphones or earphones.
If you have multiple languages being translated, then you can get translation systems that will broadcast on different frequencies so one interpreter can translate for a group of people and a different interpreter can translate the second language for another group of people. You can purchase systems that will handle up to 6 separate languages in the same area.
How To Choose The Right Translation System For Your Church
Most churches don’t need a very complex wireless translation system, since they don’t broadcast long distance transmissions or private information, so here are a few things to look for when choosing a translation system for your house of worship.
FM Or Infrared Translation Devices
Unless you need interpretation for more than 6 languages in the same area or your information is extremely confidential, it’s very likely you won't need an infrared system.
Analog Or Digital Signal
Most systems are equipped with a wide range of frequencies to choose from so finding a clear signal is never an issue. Moreover, the price advantage with analog systems makes them a wiser investment for a church.
Desktop Or Portable Translation Systems
Usually, most churches that perform services in the same location are better served by a desktop system, which has greater range and is plugged into an AC outlet. Battery-operated portable systems may be required in services or ceremonies in which the pastor or the congregation needs to move around, such as in outdoor baptisms. Both types of systems are very lightweight and can easily be transported in carrying cases.
Single Or Multi-Channel Interpretation Equipment
If you need to translate English into more than one language you will need a transmitter for each language. Multichannel transmitters and receivers are a necessity when dealing with multiple languages, as every foreign language needs to be on its own dedicated channel.
