teenage engineering TP-7 Digital Tape Recorder

teenage engineering TP-7 Digital Tape Recorder

Audio enthusiasts in need of an ultraportable audio recorder will be impressed with the teenage engineering TP “7, a digital tape recorder that features a motorized tape reel, a side-mounted rocker, an integrated microphone and speaker, three two-way 3.5mm TRRS jacks that are compatible with external microphones, headsets, or other sources, and a dedicated stereo headphone output.

The motorized tape reel allows for scrubbing, pause, and menu navigation, while the rocker allows you to quickly scrub through your audio. Multiple connectivity options include USB-C, Bluetooth, and MFi. The internal battery provides up to 7 hours of use, while the internal 128GB memory will allow you to record hours of audio including voice memos that can be instantly transcribed into text using the TP “7 Transcription app. The TP “7 includes a 1/4 headphone adapter, a braided USB-C cable, and a reusable plastic storage box.

At a Glance

• 3 stereo two-way jack input/A¿output/headset connectors
• Stereo headphones connector with 3.5 to 1/4 jack adapter
• Internal microphone and speaker
• 128GB internal storage
• 24-bit / 96 kHz USB audio interface
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• Rechargeable battery
• 7-hour battery life
• 64x32 pixel monochrome display
• TP “7 transcription app available for iOS

Intuitive Muscle Reflex Control

TP-7 fits perfectly in the palm of your hand and lets your fingers naturally adopt the controls. The index finger triggers fast forward and the middle finger rewinds. Your thumb records a memo, the pinky selects the mode. It s a genuinely rewarding man-machine experience.

Tape Reel Sensation

The centerpiece of the TP “7 is the motorized tape reel. A delicately engineered brushed motor with ball bearings, and a highly sensitive hall sensor that lets you virtually grab your recording. The reel is also used for scrubbing, to pause, menu navigation and as gentle visual feedback during playback and recording.

The Rocker

The side-mounted rocker allows you to quickly scrub through your audio. Just press on the top edge to fast forward, and down to rewind. Watch the wheel spin around and hear your tracks scrub in hyperspeed.

Transcription Heaven

If you ve ever experienced the process of transcribing recorded speech-to-text by hand, you ll understand. A key feature of the TP “7 is its ability to streamline the process of turning audio into text. Simply connect your phone to TP “7 via BLE or USB, open the TP “7 app, and press transcribe. It s as easy as that.

Off the Record

Picture yourself in an interview situation. The reel on the TP “7 is spinning slowly, the bright-red record lamp is lit. Both the reel and the lamp indicates that a recording is taking place. The interview is going quite well. The situation gets heated, you re suddenly asked some personal questions. In that moment, you gently place a finger on the reel and pause the recording, allowing you to continue the interview off the record.

Applications

Interview

• Let you and your subject focus on the job at hand. When conducting interviews, TP “7s discreet size and dedicated function makes for an unobtrusive recording device.

Podcast

• Whether you re in the studio or out in the field, TP “7s high-quality audio is perfect for podcast recording. Connect up to 3 external mics or use the internal mic in a pinch. Keep an eye on your levels with the VU meter and headphones.

Voice memos

• Think out loud, tape does the rest. Let TP “7 capture your thoughts, then convert them into accurate text using the TP “7 app. For professionals, and avid thinkers and writers.

Field recording

• Inspiration can strike when you least expect it. With an internal mic, 3 x inputs, and a 7 hour rechargeable battery, you can use tape to record samples and demos on the go. Never lose an idea again.

Live performance

• Use TP “7 in a live performance or recording scenario. Track all the instruments in your studio, or record your live set when performing. You can even use TP “7 as turntables and TX “6 to mix.

Inputs, Outputs, and 20 Years of Ideas

TP “7 features three stereo two-way jacks to be used as either inputs or outputs, for connecting external mics, headphones, studio monitors, or any other audio equipment like OP “1 field or TX “6, recording with all 6 stereo channels. Use USB-C for multi-channel audio interface, MIDI, data transfer and charging, and BLE and MFi for wireless connectivity. TP “7 also includes a 1/4 to 3.5 mm jack adapter. Add to that 128GB of internal storage and you can preserve 5 minutes of ideas a day for 20 years.