Teenage Engineering TP-7 – professional pocket-sized audio recorder

The Teenage Engineering TP-7 is a compact and versatile audio recorder, designed for professionals and creative users who demand premium sound quality and intuitive operation. With its unique design and motorized tape reel control, the TP-7 offers unmatched ease of recording, playback, and transcription. More than just a voice recorder, it’s a complete sound workstation that fits in the palm of your hand.

Key Features

• Motorized tape reel – central control for navigation, scrubbing, pausing, menu access, and visual feedback
• High-quality built-in microphone plus support for external microphones
• Three stereo jacks configurable as inputs or outputs
• USB-C – works as an audio interface, MIDI controller, data transfer, and charging port
• Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth LE and full MFi compatibility (iOS)
• TP-7 transcription app powered by Whisper AI for instant voice-to-text conversion

Always ready when inspiration strikes

The dedicated Memo button allows you to start recording instantly, even when the device is powered off. With up to 7 hours of battery life and 128 GB of internal storage, TP-7 can capture thousands of recordings without running out of space. It’s perfect for journalists, lawyers, musicians, and anyone who needs a reliable audio tool anywhere, anytime.

Versatile recording and creative use

TP-7 adapts to many scenarios: interviews, podcasts, lectures, live performances, or studio work. It supports overdubbing, looping, cue markers, and real-time editing. Use it as a portable field recorder or as a multitrack audio interface in the studio – the choice is yours.

Technical Specifications

• Battery: up to 7 hours of operation
• Storage: 128 GB internal memory
• I/O: 3 stereo jacks (configurable as in/out), USB-C
• Supports BLE MIDI and MFi
• Dimensions: 96 × 68 × 16 mm
• Weight: 170 g
• 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm adapter included

Materials and build

The ergonomic design allows for true one-handed control. The motorized reel provides a tactile and visual experience reminiscent of classic tape machines, while the durable metal housing ensures long-lasting use with a professional look and feel.

What's in the box?

• Teenage Engineering TP-7
• USB-C cable
• 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm jack adapter
• Online user manual

Why choose TP-7?

The Teenage Engineering TP-7 combines premium recording quality with unique design and intuitive functionality. Whether you’re a professional needing a reliable dictation tool or a musician exploring creative recording techniques, the TP-7 delivers. It’s the future of portable sound recording, packed into a sleek and compact device.