IC recorder 'TP-7' that specializes in recording memos with tape recorder-like operations & also supports automatic transcription



When you suddenly come up with a new idea, it is important to write it down on a notepad or type it into your smartphone. Teenage engineering, which develops the synthesizer '

OP-1 ', has announced the IC recorder ' TP-7 ' specializing in voice memos that record ideas on the spot.

TP–7 - teenage engineering
https://teenage.engineering/products/tp-7



This is TP-7. It is designed to look like a cassette tape player. Recording and playback are possible by pressing the button with one hand.



The front looks like this. The disc in the center is an electric tape reel that allows you to fast forward, rewind, pause, and operate menus. At the top right is a window for displaying information. At the bottom are the record, play, pause and volume buttons. It has 128GB of internal storage and a built-in rechargeable battery that can be used continuously for 7 hours. Something like a lever on the left side is a switch button that fast forwards and rewinds.



This is the back. The size is 96 mm deep x 68 mm wide x 16 mm thick and weighs 170 g.



The left side



right side. Since

the technical conformity mark is drawn, it seems that the approval of the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has passed.



There are three USB-C ports and 3.5mm TRRS stereo terminals on the top.



There is a 6.35mm terminal on the back, and an external jack adapter is included.



The package is made of reusable plastic and looks like this.



TP-7 can be connected to iPhone via Bluetooth or USB cable, and it will be possible to transcribe with a dedicated iOS application.



The TP-7 is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2023, and the price has not been clarified at the time of writing the article.

TP–7 - teenage engineering
https://teenage.engineering/store/tp-7



In addition, TP-7 is pre-published at the event, and the actual operation can be seen in the following movie.

Superbooth 2023: Teenage Engineering TP7 Field Recorder-YouTube

in Hardware,   Video, Posted by log1i_yk