In this case the interpreter is seated or stands among the participants and interprets simultaneously, whispering directly in the recipient’s ear.
Whispered interpreting can only be offered for a very small number of people in close proximity. It is used above all in bilateral meetings or in small groups of individuals who do not share a common language.
Whispered interpreting is often used instead of consecutive interpreting to save time. Sometimes the interpreter uses earphones to hear what the speaker is saying with the best possible sound quality.