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Remote Interpreter, Ready!

4/25/2021

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A checklist for RSI projects.

Back in the days of weeks long on-site projects, I found that making sure I’ve got everything with me was really important. It helped make sure that I had enough of what’s needed, but also that I wouldn’t be lugging around more weight than necessary.

A few days before the flight leaves, I review the list to make sure all the clothes and supplies are ready. Come packing time, things are super easy when you just check-check-check your way down the list. No worrying about whether everything’s packed – It’s time to focus on the client!

The same can be said for RSI. Here’s a simple checklist that I use just before each session. It helps me feel confident that all my equipment is working and available. It helps my clients also, because now I can focus my attention solely on things that matter to them – the interpreting.

The checking starts a few hours prior to a session and deals with electronics.
  • Computer updates
  • Zoom/RSI platform updates
  • Computer restart
  • Ethernet connection (you can check yours here)
  • Mouse and keyboard battery charge
  • Smart phone and tablet charge
One hour prior, I get the physical environment ready.
  • Headsets connected and ready
  • Microphone adjusted to position
  • USB audio interface input and output check
  • Notepad/Pencils
  • Lamps on
  • Clean desk
  • Printed materials (slides, transcripts, etc.)
And just before the session starts, I get stuff for my personal needs.
  • Food
  • Drink
 
So, that’s it. Once this is all done, I know that there won’t be any problems when I enter the session and focus on interacting with speakers.
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