teenage engineering TP-7: An Overview

teenage engineering's TP-7 has the coolness factor! Not only is this digital tape recorder ultra portable but it also allows for hours of audio recording and doubles as a USB audio interface. Join Gabe as he details the features of the TP-7, as well as how to use it.

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0:00 Intro
1:02 Physical Specs & In Use
4:26 How It Works
6:26 More Complex Setups
7:39 Final Thoughts

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[joelmulder]

I absolutely LOVE the design. I wish more products has such tactile controls.
But wanna bet it’s at least $1000?

[joshualatendresse]

these are so well designed and built that the real thing looks like a rendering haha

[bwest]

Being an OP-1/OP-1 field owner, this is targeted to me precisely. And I love all the features, as well as the beautiful design including the rotating platter. But have to admit, it’s just way over priced - and yes this is coming from someone who bought the overpriced OP-1 series twice. But while the OP-1’s are completely in a market of their own, the TP-7 competes with many alternatives. As much as I lust for a TP-7, I’ll probably get a Zoom recorder instead. I think the TP-7 should really be priced no more than $500 max which includes the cool tax.

[AlFooteIII]

It's pretty, but the rocker and spinning disc seem to be unnecessary shiny objects that will be the first things to break.

[Fluterra]

Nagra SD is under $1000 and records stereo. This would require 2 mics and would cost over $5000. What am I missing?

[LEVITMARKENT]

Very affordable!!At the moment i am doing all this with my phone, i will be getting the TP 7 in 2050 when it becomes affordable

[argusfest]

I love this but would never consider paying anywhere near what they are asking for it. I'm curious to see how many they can sell at such a price.

[skyecinnie]

it's a compact, well built product that's for very few people that want something specific for a purpose. podcasters that go into the woods would love the tp-7 and cm-15 mic, they're compact, and advertised for the purpose. but the every day joe wouldn't buy this thing because the everyday joe doesn't need this thing.

[Xenious]

Still waiting for a review of the multi-track recording including "overdubbing" but on the additional tracks. For example I record some guitar, then on another track some bass, etc. The manual explains it somewhat but I really want to see it in action.

[AndrewFolts]

What mic was used for this video? TP-7 or CM-15 or something else?

[industryandaudio]

Can you run this through your vocal chain? The mic quality is really clean. Would be great for scratch vocal recording.

[yfilms]

I really like the concept. I just can't justify the $1, 500 price tag. You would think it would come with 32-bit capabilities or something "next level." This is just a recorder. Is the audio quality that much better than lets say... Tascam X8 that retails for $800? Can I record better audio than the less expensive SoundDevice mixpre series?

[KennethRosenstroem]

Does it come with a dent on the reverse bottom like in the clip, or is that just "this" unit that is dent?

[MusclesAVS]

This is super cool. I’m intrigued. Discount on ordering 2 for mixing?

[RyderRipps]

what about using two of these like cdjs

[kisho]

can it transcript mathematical formulas?

[TechOutAdam]

I gotta say I didn’t expect the internal mic to sound that good lol but truthfully it’s just a bougie item given you can get an iPhone 15 Pro or even now the new iPhone 16 Pro coming out in one week and I know for certain the microphones and AI are so much better with just voice memos for transcription and audio recording.

[Wiktorion]

How does the file playback work when it comes to file system? Can I use it as a music player? I think this could really take off as a music device too, just like you can listen to tapes on a tape recorder.

[vel]

So this is practically a full grown portable studio like a tascam for example? or am I confusing something?

[kisho]

is it suitable as live sampler/looper for a DJ in a performance improvisation?