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NEWS | 30 Mar 2017

University of Bath invest in new technology to train MA interpreting students

The University of Bath has invested in new technology to help interpreting suites which incorporate the Congress Delegate Virtual Audio Network (CDSVAN) System, widely used by professional interpreters worldwide.

CDSVAN is a computer controlled, digital sound processing system. It is the first conference system with an open architecture which allows the University to design and build its sound system on screen, on site and in real time.

The University of Bath has over 70 students across its Chinese and European streams and has been training interpreters and translators for over 50 years. Many of its graduates can be found working in the profession around the world. Its MA Interpreting & Translation programme is designed to train linguists for careers as professional interpreters and translators.

Students are supported by a friendly team of qualified and experienced staff, and now have use of an internationally acclaimed industry standard system that is used in the real world of interpreting. The new system will enable students to feel confident when they move into a work environment. Rob Hyde, Audio Visual Manager at University of Bath, commented: “From the point of set up we have found working with buk Solutions and the CDSVAN system really straightforward and user friendly. The sound quality of the interpreting system and consoles is industry-leading and the buk Solutions engineers did a fantastic job in installing the system in a short time span. The advice and training from Brähler was also very comprehensive and has helped us use the system to its full advantage.

Adrian Hooper, Service Manager (Science, Engineering and Humanities) at University of Bath, also commented: “The system that has been installed has been a significant improvement over our old analogue installation. The functionality present has allowed us to integrate this with other systems in order to allow students to access recordings outside of timetabled classes for their own use, without any support overhead for us.”

The CDSVAN systems were skillfully installed and commissioned at Bath by Reflex AV who also provided the necessary Audio Visual Integration to complement the advanced features of the Brähler systems.

By using CDS-VAN over 50% of the hardware required for a standard sound processing system can be removed. The whole system works without any audio compression and thus offers studio quality for all language channels, as well as the ability to record the audio directly to the hard drive. These features make the system ideal for schools, colleges and universities, helping people to learn by listening back to lectures and work.

Paul Ward, Sales and Marketing Manager at buk Solutions, commented: “It is important for people studying interpretation and translation to gain skills and experience on the equipment they will be using when they begin their careers. Brähler’s CDSVAN system is the ideal equipment for schools, colleges and universities thanks to multiple configurations, meaning students and tutors can switch between live environments easily.”

buk Solutions Ltd are leaders in the design and supply of University Interpretation Training Facilities and currently have systems installed in 11 Universities in the United Kingdom.

buk Solutions Ltd offers simultaneous interpretation, microphone and audience response systems both nationally and internationally for rental or purchase.

For further information, visit www.buk.solutions or call 01223 411601.

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