There are several simultaneous interpretation facilities and loaner equipment available on campus. Please choose the one that best suits the number of audience members and languages.
| channel Number of languages | (telephone) extension | system | Charging trunk | Charging time | feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PanaGuide (portable) | It depends on how you use it. (Max. 12Ch) | 40 units | wireless | 4 cases | Approx. 5 hours | Can be used in a somewhat charged state as they are used in classes on a daily basis. It is available for loan and can be used for simultaneous interpretation anywhere on campus. In addition to interpretation applications, it can also be used as an audio guide for campus tours. |
| 204 (when Panaguide is used) | 2 | same as above | same as above | same as above | same as above | A permanent classroom console is available for use with PanaGuide in 204. Permanent classroom transmitters (2 channels) can also be used. Quick to use as no preparation of transmission equipment is required. |
| 204 (with LL system) | 1 | Approx. 24 units | communicate by wire | – | No need to charge | No recharging required, ready for immediate use. It can be used in conjunction with Panaguide to deliver audio to a large audience. However, it is difficult to handle unless one is accustomed to using the LL system on a regular basis. |
| 101 | 2+Floor | Approx. 190 units | infra-red rays | 2 cases (50 units each) | Approx. 5 hours x 2 rotations | Simple to use. Suitable for simple simultaneous interpretation between two languages, such as between Japanese and English. |
| Prometheus Hall | 3 (can pivot) +Floor | Approx. 360 units | infra-red rays | 7 cases (56 units each) | Approx. 2 hours | Simultaneous interpretation is possible in up to three rooms with a maximum of six interpretersThe following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column. Simultaneous interpretation between two languages is possible, as well as simultaneous interpretation using pivot languages. |
glossary
| Floor | This is the channel where the voice spoken through the microphone on stage (the original sound) is played as it is. In most cases, this channel is fixed as Ch0. It is not normally used because it contains the same content as the venue sound, but it can be used as a hearing aid for special purposes, such as for those who feel the sound is clearer directly through earphones than in the venue. |
| pivot language | Also called relay language, relay language, bridge language, hub language, etc., it is used in interpretation, for example, "Czech → Japanese (pivot) → English. Although the accuracy and response time of the interpretation is reduced, it is very useful when there is no interpreter available to interpret directly between the two languages. |
| Infrared type | This method is commonly used in large halls, etc. Audio signals are sent from a radiator installed in the ceiling and received by the light receiving section of a child unit (receiver). If the light-receiving part is covered, it cannot be used, or noise will be generated, so the handling method must be well known. |
| wireless | Unlike the infrared type, there is no light-receiving part, so it can be used in any orientation and can be received even when placed in a pocket. However, interference may occur if radios in the same frequency band are used nearby. |
| LL System | This system is used for classes with listening materials installed in 204 classrooms. The system can also be used for simultaneous interpretation, but since it is not a facility dedicated to simultaneous interpretation, it does not have the concept of channels and can be considered as a simultaneous interpretation facility that can use only one channel in effect. |