Zoom simultaneous interpretation for your multilingual meetings

Tired of wondering how to make your video-meetings genuinely global? Been there. Want to connect with a multilingual audience in their language? Done that. It's time we make it official – Interactio is now compatible with Zoom.  

Interactio and Zoom interpretation integration is here to break the language barriers!

Just imagine, you run your global multilingual Zoom meetings online while we connect top-notch certified interpreters on the virtual Interactio console. It's that simple.

But before we jump ahead of ourselves, let's start with the basics of how the Zoom interpretation feature works and what benefits Interactio's integration brings.

How does Zoom simultaneous interpretation work?

For us all to understand the benefits of Zoom and Interactio integration, let's get to know how Zoom simultaneous interpretation works on its own. Below, you will find the requirements, main features, and some of the most frequently asked questions related to the Zoom interpretation service.

What are the requirements for Zoom interpretation?

To enable interpretation services for your Zoom meeting or webinar, you have to make a language interpretation button available on your platform. For that, you need to have a Business, Education, Enterprise, or Pro account with a webinar add-on plan. After purchasing a required plan, you will have to contact Zoom support for them to confirm the setup and assign you access to manage language interpretation.  

How many languages does the Zoom session support?

Zoom enables interpretation in multiple languages – 9, by default, to be precise:  English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian. Besides the default languages, you can also add 5 more languages of your choice and assign an interpreter to deliver interpretation.

Take a note that a host can edit a meeting later. For example, if you suddenly need two languages added to the list, you will be able to provide an additional language channel for your participants.

How do I access and enable language interpretation through Zoom?

You can activate the language interpretation for all users in the account, for a group of users, or for your own use.

To use these functions, you need to log in to the Zoom web portal and go to the advanced settings section. Enabling simultaneous interpretation in Zoom is quite simple after that:

• Click settings and find an Interpretation section;
• Press on manage language interpretation;
• Click edit;
• Add interpreter(s) of your choice;
• Finally, click save.

The whole process is relatively straightforward, and along the way, you will be able to choose and add languages for your interpreters. This routine will create an audio channel for each language, which will serve as a language channel for your audience. Click start and get ready to kick off your event!

Still, can't make language interpretation work on your meeting or webinar?

Remember that you can't access advanced settings such as the language interpretation screen if you are setting up a meeting through the mobile Zoom application. It means that a meeting host has to use another device to have the ability to control available resources, add language interpreters, enable interpretation, and so on.

Also, sometimes the host is trying to provide simultaneous interpretations for different breakout rooms. Keep in mind that currently, language interpretation is only available at the main session. Other participants in breakout rooms won't be able to listen to the interpretation of their preferred language.

The language interpretation window is here for any changes!

Don't worry if any issues occur during a meeting. Through an interpretation window, you can access the interpreters' menu and choose an interpretation language. At the same time, professional interpreters will be able to select an audio channel, choose between multiple languages, and speak to the global audiences of their choice!

The rest should be really simple for your event participants. Below, in the settings menu, every person will be able to choose an audio channel.  Further on, each meeting participant will receive audio from the interpreters who speak and translate the original audio to their target language.

Why would I need additional interpretation services for my Zoom meeting?

Initially, Zoom wasn't built for interpretation. Interpretation services provide many other languages and additional services. At Interactio, we also hear and focus on interpreters. We want multilingual meetings to be exciting for every person: the host, participants, and interpreters.

Thus, the Interactio console provides interpreters with the smooth handover, relay, volume mixer, echo cancellation, and other vital features unavailable on the Zoom platform. These are the things that could make your meeting advanced!

Turn language interpretation into much more than just interpretation services

Interactio integration with Zoom interpretation will enable language interpretation on a whole new level. As mentioned above, interpreters will receive additional ways to provide better quality interpreting, audio, and overall event experience.

At the same time, your meeting participants will experience remote meetings as an equally entertaining and safe option. Below are some of the points that you will receive with Interactio integration:

Try out our PRO interpreter console

Inspired by the best hardware consoles, we created a highly intuitive interpreter console to take it two steps further from Zoom with the smooth handover, relay, and chats with your booth partner and Interactio technicians.

Of course, no one is perfect, but we always try to hear our professional interpreters and read their feedback to improve the platform constantly.

Experience the best audio quality

Stable crystal clear audio quality with a minimum of 64 kbps, going all the way to 512 kbps. This is precisely what you need to have an enjoyable online meeting experience and smooth translations. Did we mention echo cancellation, noise suppression, and automatic gain control that ensures consistent sound with fewer interruptions?

Always reach dedicated technical support on your screen

You no longer have to worry about pressing the wrong buttons or integrating a complex RSI feature on your own. Our dedicated technicians will take care of the setup, monitor your event remotely, and ensure that Zoom & Interactio are 100% compatible.

During a meeting, you will be able to reach and hear from us at any time.

Personalized event management for a smooth meeting

Your dedicated account manager oversees the meeting from start to finish and delivers all event materials to interpreters. Leave stressful event preparation behind.

Certified interpreters for any industry and language

Looking for fully-trained, highly qualified interpreters in Spanish, French, English, Italian, German, or any other language? We match you with suitable interpreters - all budgets, any industry.

Final words

Our integration combines the best features of Zoom, its accessibility, and usability and makes it even more applicable for multilingual audiences. From certified interpreters to sophisticated event metrics, this will definitely uplift the event participants' satisfaction.

And let's not forget – the integration is super easy, and our technical support team will always be there to help you at every step of the process. Ready to make your Zoom meetings truly multilingual?

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