Difference between revisions of "Translation Bureau – Interpretation services – Instructions for clients"

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Microphones used by virtual participants in meetings with simultaneous interpretation must:

be unidirectional;
be connected to the computer using a cable (not Bluetooth);
reproduce voice frequencies between 125 Hz and 15,000 Hz (requirement of ISO standard 20109 for simultaneous interpretation).

Do not use an omnidirectional microphone, earbuds with a built-in microphone nor your computer’s built-in microphone.

Many manufacturers offer products that meet these criteria. You will find below the models accepted by the Translation Bureau.

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 <p>Do not use an omnidirectional microphone, earbuds with a built-in microphone nor your computer’s built-in microphone.</p>
-<p>Many manufacturers offer products that meet these criteria. You will find below a few examples for illustration purposes only. If you need help choosing an appropriate microphone, [https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/bt-tb/contact-eng.html contact the Translation Bureau].</p>
+<p>Many manufacturers offer products that meet these criteria. You will find below the models accepted by the Translation Bureau.</p>
 <h3>Headsets</h3>
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