Start with what your room already has.
GatherLingo works with a phone and its built-in microphone. Add a clean mixer or Dante feed when you want a more permanent setup.
Choose the setup that fits your space
The experience stays simple for attendees at every level: scan the QR code, choose a language, then listen, read, or watch.
Phone only
Small meetings, classrooms, pop-up gatherings, and spaces where equipment cannot be installed.
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One recent iPhone or Android phone
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Wi-Fi or cellular service
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Enough battery for the event
Place the phone near the main speaker, use its microphone, and display the session QR code.
Portable kit
Temporary events, rented venues, conferences, and mobile ministry or community teams.
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Host phone
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Compact tripod or phone stand
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Battery bank and charger
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Monitoring earbuds
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Portable hotspot
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Printed QR sign
An optional mobile audio interface can connect to a venue soundboard for cleaner translation.
Permanent installation
Churches, schools, conference centers, municipal rooms, and weekly recurring events.
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Dedicated host computer, tablet, or managed phone
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Speech-only feed from the sound console
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USB audio interface or Dante-to-USB connection
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Wired host internet and audience-ready guest Wi-Fi
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UPS battery backup and backup internet
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Permanent QR signage
The phone microphone remains available as the emergency fallback.
What attendees need
A phone, tablet, or laptop and venue Wi-Fi or cellular service. Any wired headphones, Bluetooth earbuds, AirPods, or compatible hearing device can play translated audio. Headphones are not required for captions.
Human ASL access
A host can provide a human interpreter video alongside live captions. Use a camera-equipped phone or tablet, stable stand, good front lighting, contrasting background, and reliable internet.
Captions remain available whenever interpreter video is unavailable.
Simple for the first event. Ready for the hundredth.
Start with a phone. Add cleaner audio when the room is ready.
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