Teenage Engineering TP-7-BK

The TP-7 Black: a tool dedicated to sound capture

The TP-7 Black takes a direct approach to recording: having a compact device ready to capture a musical idea, a conversation or an atmosphere. Its pocket-sized format means you can keep a genuine sound recording tool close at hand, without having to set up a computer and audio interface every time.

It combines several functions in a single unit: field recorder, voice notebook, audio player and USB interface. This versatility makes it equally at home in a reporting bag or on a musician’s desk. Its Black finishing complements an especially compact design, weighing just 170 g and measuring 16 mm in thickness.

For musicians, journalists and mobile creators

Want to preserve a riff before you forget it, record an interview or build a library of atmospheres for sound design? The TP-7 lets you move quickly from idea to take. The internal microphone is suitable for spontaneous recordings, while the configurable inputs allow you to connect external sources when your project calls for a different workflow.

In the studio, this portable multitrack recorder can accommodate additional takes, be used to listen to references or connect to your digital audio workstation via USB-C. For journalists and podcasters, the TP-7 transcription app on iOS adds a practical extension to field work: making use of a voice note or retrieving the content of a conversation.

Flexible connections for moving from the field to the studio

Three bidirectional connections to adapt your setup

The three TRRS mini-jack connectors are not limited to a single function. Each can be configured as a stereo input, stereo output or headset connection with microphone. This allows you to arrange the connections according to the session, rather than having to work with a fixed allocation of inputs and outputs.

The ability to record and play back up to 3 stereo tracks simultaneously opens the door to multitrack capture in a compact package. The 0 to 42 dB analog gain allows you to adjust the input level according to the incoming signal. A separate main/headphone output completes the connections for monitoring.

A USB-C connection that goes beyond simple transfer

Connected to a computer, the TP-7 functions as a 6-channel 24-bit / 96 kHz USB audio interface. This feature makes it easy to integrate the device into a production environment, without limiting its use to standalone recording. The same port also supports MIDI transmission, data transfer and charging.

This continuity between mobile capture and computer-based work is useful when you need to resume a session, transfer recordings or integrate an external source into your audio software. Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity and MFi compatibility further expand the connection options with compatible devices.

Standalone operation without always needing accessories

With its built-in microphone and loudspeaker, the TP-7 lets you record and then listen back to a take without immediately connecting any peripherals. Headphone monitoring remains available for more precise control of a detail, an articulation or background noise. The monochrome display provides information in a compact format.

The 128 GB internal memory stores files directly on the device, while the rechargeable battery provides up to 7 hours of battery life. The included USB-C cable, headphone adapter and reusable plastic storage case are equally suited to travel and studio setup.

Technical specifications

Category	portable recorder	Headphone outputs	Yes
Number of channels	2	Inputs	Minijack
Sampling frequency	96 kHz	Outputs	Line, Headset
Memory	128 GIGABYTE	Color	Black
Built-in microphone	Yes	Integrated speakers	Yes
Max resolution	24-bits	Power supply	Rechargeable battery
Type	Adapter	Weight	170 g
Line inputs	Yes	Dimensions (mm)	96 x 68 x 16

Model	TP-7 Black	Signal-to-noise ratio	105 dBA
Simultaneous recording and playback	up to 3 stereo tracks	Maximum output level	2 dBu, equivalent to 1 Vrms
Audio conversion	24-bit / 96 kHz	Headphone output signal-to-noise ratio	110 dBA
Microphone	built-in	Microphone signal-to-noise ratio	98 dBA
Loudspeaker	built-in	Headphone connection	3.5 mm mini-jack with included adapter to 6.35 mm TRS jack
Bidirectional connectors	3 stereo 3.5 mm TRRS mini-jacks	Internal memory	128 GB
Bidirectional connector configuration	stereo input, stereo output or headset with microphone	Battery life	up to 7 hours
Main/headphone output	1 dedicated stereo output	Screen type	monochrome
USB port	USB-C	Screen resolution	64 x 32 pixels
USB audio interface	6 channels, 24-bit / 96 kHz	Transcription application	TP-7
USB-C functions	audio, MIDI transmission, data transfer and charging	System compatible with the application	iOS
Wireless connectivity	Bluetooth Low Energy, BLE	Headphone adapter	3.5 mm mini-jack to 6.35 mm jack
Compatibility	MFi	Cable	USB-C
Input impedance	9.5 kOhm	Storage case	reusable plastic
Analog gain	0 to 42 dB	Dimensions	96 x 68 x 16 mm
Maximum input level	8 dBu, equivalent to 2 Vrms