Be discreet and respect the confidentiality of the proceedings. Do not comment in a loud voice on the meeting or a particular speech as you leave the booth. You may find yourself quoted in the next day’s newspaper or discover, when you turn round, that the speaker is just behind you. Do not discuss meetings in public, even with colleagues.

IV. ON THE AIR
The quality of booths and equipment can affect both your performance and the quality of reception for delegates. The following points are of particular importance:

Booths must be large enough, correctly ventilated and soundproofed. Interpreters must be able to work in comfort with the door closed, otherwise there will be sound interference between booths and with the meeting room.
Good sound equipment is essential. If the sound is not clear, ask the technician for assistance. Learn to adjust both volume and tone controls to strike the right balance between treble and bass. This will enable you to set the volume lower, thereby protecting your hearing.
There is an international standard for permanent booth and equipment (ISO `2603-1983`) and one for portable booths (ISO `4043-1981`).

No interpreter can provide a professional standard of interpretation unless the equipment and working conditions are up to minimum professional standards.

AIIC publishes a Directory of Conference Facilities which rates installations against the ISO standard. Copies can be obtained from the AIIC Secretariat as can copies of the Checklist to be filled in for new facilities or ones that have improved or deteriorated since the entry was published. It is wise to check that the facilities in which you are expected to work are adequate. If they do not appear in the Directory fill in a Checklist, return it to the Secretariat and inform the AIIC Technical Committee. If they are rated unusable, consult the other members of the team and the recruiting interpreter.

When you arrive on the first day of a meeting, introduce yourself to the sound engineer. If you need her/his help, ask for it courteously and calmly, perhaps through the team leader. The sound engineer is an important member of the team and his/her goodwill is essential. When the meeting is over do not leave without saying goodbye and thank you.

Remember that life is not always easy for delegates. Some have to wear headpho

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