Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI)

Japanese–English Remote Simultaneous Interpretation
for Zoom, Teams & Hybrid Events

Professional simultaneous interpretation delivered online — no need to fly an interpreter to Vegas. Connect your Japan-HQ participants and your on-site room seamlessly, across time zones.

Why RSI

When RSI Beats Flying an Interpreter to Vegas

Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI) delivers real-time, booth-style simultaneous interpretation over Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or a dedicated RSI platform — no physical hardware, no travel. In these situations, RSI is the clear winner over sending an interpreter on-site:

1
Hybrid meetings with Japan-HQ joining remotely

Run a simultaneous booth in your Vegas room while executives and engineers back in Japan join online — both sides hear live interpretation.

2
When travel cost and time don't pencil out

You don't need to fly an interpreter to Las Vegas for a 90-minute webinar or board call. With RSI you book only the hours you actually need.

3
Multi-day events spanning time zones

Leverage the JST–PST gap to rotate interpreter teams for genuine 24/7 coverage across Japan and the US West Coast.

4
Short-notice or small-group negotiations

Whether it's a few days' lead time or an online-first deal room, we stand up simultaneous interpretation fast.

RSI Formats We Support

We match the setup to the shape of your event

1

Zoom / Teams Simultaneous

Using Zoom's language-interpretation channels or Microsoft Teams interpretation, attendees simply choose to listen in Japanese or English.

2

Hybrid (On-Site + Remote)

We run a simultaneous booth in your Las Vegas venue while streaming the same interpreted audio to remote Japan-HQ participants — one unified production.

3

Dedicated RSI Platforms

For large conferences we also operate on purpose-built RSI platforms such as Interprefy and KUDO.

4

Webinars & Internal Broadcasts

Add live simultaneous interpretation to product launches, IR briefings, and global all-hands streams.

5

Relay Interpretation (Multilingual)

For multilingual events, we relay through Japanese as the pivot language into additional target languages.

6

Recording & Subtitle Transcripts

We can capture the interpreted audio and produce translated subtitles for your post-event archive.

Pricing

RSI Pricing

Choose per-session, per-day, or a monthly retainer

Session

For a single webinar or meeting

$1,000/2 hrs+
  • 2 professional simultaneous interpreters
  • Up to 2 hours of live interpretation
  • Zoom / Teams setup support
  • Pre-event technical check
Book a Session
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Full Day

For all-day conferences & all-hands

$3,500/day
  • 2 professional simultaneous interpreters
  • Up to 8 hours of live interpretation
  • Hybrid (on-site + remote) support
  • Dedicated technical director
  • One pre-event rehearsal
  • Interpreted-audio recording
Reserve a Full Day

Retainer

For recurring meetings & programs

Custom/month
  • Reserved monthly session blocks
  • A dedicated interpreter team
  • 24/7 multi-time-zone coverage
  • Maintained glossary & style guide
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Priority scheduling
Discuss a Retainer

* Professional simultaneous interpretation is staffed by a pair of interpreters who rotate (sustained concentration requires it). Final pricing depends on session length, number of languages, platform, and technical support. We do not provide legal or medical interpretation, which requires specialized credentials.

From Booking to Broadcast

At booking

Requirements Call

We learn your event format, audience size, platform, and dates.

1 week out

Glossary & Materials

Share decks and terminology so interpreters prepare in advance.

Day before

Technical Rehearsal

We test audio, interpretation channels, and connections in the live environment.

Event day

Live Simultaneous

A two-person team rotates to deliver seamless, uninterrupted interpretation.

FAQ

Remote Simultaneous Interpretation FAQ

What is remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI)?

RSI delivers booth-style simultaneous interpretation in real time over Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or a dedicated RSI platform. Attendees simply select the language they want to hear (Japanese or English) and listen along almost in sync with the speaker.

Should I fly an interpreter to Vegas or use RSI?

For online-first events, hybrid meetings where Japan-HQ joins remotely, and short webinars or board calls, RSI wins on travel cost and time. For large in-person trade shows where everyone is on the floor, on-site interpretation can be the better fit. NihonVegas offers both and will recommend the right setup.

How much does RSI cost?

A single session runs from $1,000 for up to two hours, a full-day package is $3,500, and recurring programs use a custom monthly retainer. Professional simultaneous interpretation is staffed by a rotating pair of interpreters as standard.

Do you support Zoom and Microsoft Teams?

Yes. We work with Zoom's language-interpretation channels and Microsoft Teams interpretation, and for larger events we also operate on dedicated RSI platforms such as Interprefy and KUDO.

Can you cover events across the Japan–US time difference?

Yes. We leverage the gap between Japan Standard Time and US Pacific Time to rotate interpreter teams for genuine 24/7 coverage, supporting multi-day events that span multiple time zones.

Can you provide legal or medical simultaneous interpretation?

No — legal and medical interpretation require specialized credentials, so we do not offer them. We focus on corporate interpretation: business meetings, product launches, IR briefings, technical webinars, and negotiations.

Bring real simultaneous interpretation online.

Check RSI team availability for your next Japan–US online or hybrid event.

Large or ongoing programs? See our Enterprise options