As most people who follow the RSI space are aware, Webex has been promising a simultaneous interpretation solution since the beginning of the pandemic. They’ve rolled out some solutions on the way, such as Webex Legislate, that were only available to certain customers-but the real game changer was the promise of getting the function at the Meet (basic paid account) level. Well folks, here at T.E.A. we can confirm that it is available.
Here are some basic details:
1. It is available on a basic paid account, so it is extremely affordable.
2. Teaming interpreters can hear each other and have a great deal of control of their handoffs. There is a tool for handing off that functions as a tap on the shoulder to the other interpreter, but doesn’t force the interpreters to only be on one at a time as other RSI platforms do. The flip side is of that freedom is that it is still possible to have two interpreters on mic in the channel at the same time, meaning interpreters will have to be careful about microphone control, similar to Zoom.