AI Interpreter — In-Person Events
▶ QUICK SUMMARY
lingo offers AI simultaneous interpretation for in-person events — automated system connected to the event audio, with output via individual UHF receivers or caption screen. Recommended for events with reduced budget and high-volume language pairs (EN↔PT). For critical business events, the human interpreter remains the recommended standard.
How AI interpretation works at in-person events
The lingo AI interpreter system captures speaker audio via the event microphone, processes it in real time with large language models (LLM) specialized in simultaneous interpretation, and distributes the translated audio via individual UHF receivers or caption screen. Latency is 2 to 6 seconds — comparable to a human interpreter in simultaneous mode.
Quality is highest for high-volume language pairs (EN↔PT, ES↔PT, FR↔PT) and structured content (presentations with deck, scripts, prepared speeches). In live Q&A, fast-paced speech or strong regional accents, quality falls below the human standard.
When to use AI vs human interpreter at in-person events
AI interpreter is suitable for: product launches with defined script, standard corporate training sessions, events with reduced budget where perfect terminology is not critical, and long-duration events (8h+) where human interpreter fatigue would be a factor.
Human interpreter remains the standard for: M&A negotiations, PE and VC boards, due diligences, IPO roadshows, arbitration hearings, and any event where a misinterpreted term has financial or legal consequences. For these contexts, lingo recommends Alex Barros or specialist lingo interpreters — not the AI system.
Technical configuration for in-person AI
To deploy the in-person AI system, lingo connects the software to the venue sound system audio feed via a professional audio interface. The system processes locally (no audio upload to cloud) on dedicated hardware. Output goes to the existing UHF transmitter or to a caption screen via HDMI.
Prerequisites: stable internet connection (minimum 50 Mbps dedicated) or local processing with pre-loaded model. Event technical glossary is loaded before start to increase precision. Setup: 90 minutes before the event. Quote via WhatsApp +55 11 97534-6423.
FAQ
Is AI interpreter quality equal to human?
No. For structured presentations and EN↔PT pairs, the difference is small. In live Q&A, regional accents and highly specific terminology, the human interpreter is clearly superior.
Can I use AI in-person with a human backup?
Yes. lingo offers a hybrid configuration: AI processes audio in real time, and a human interpreter monitors and can take over the channel at any moment via an override button.
Is the event audio stored?
By default, no. Processing is in real time and audio is not recorded. For clients requiring explicit non-storage guarantee, lingo offers 100% local offline processing.
Does it work with any language?
Highest quality pairs: EN↔PT, ES↔PT, FR↔PT, DE↔PT. For Asian languages (JA, ZH, KO), quality is lower and lingo recommends a human interpreter.
What is the cost compared to a human interpreter?
The in-person AI system costs 40–60% of a human interpreter for half-day or full-day events. For very short events (under 2h), the cost is similar to human. Quote in 60s via WhatsApp +55 11 97534-6423.
Lingo Qi Interpretações LTDA · CNPJ 53.834.741/0001-34 · Guarulhos, SP
lingo also provides remote AI interpreter via Zoom for companies that need both services.