What is the field system?

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By ivan.codes·Updated Feb 2026·Official TP-7 Guide ↗

The field system is Teenage Engineering's ecosystem of portable creative tools:

Field system products:

  • TP-7 — Field recorder
  • TX-6 — Field mixer
  • CM-15 — Field microphone
  • OP-1 Field — Portable synth
  • OB-4 — Portable speaker

System philosophy:

  • Designed to work together
  • Matching aesthetic and build quality
  • Portable and battery-powered
  • Professional audio quality
  • USB-C connectivity standard

How products connect:

TP-7 + TX-6:

  • TX-6 as mixer, TP-7 as recorder
  • USB-C connection for audio
  • Multi-track recording from mixer

TP-7 + CM-15:

  • CM-15 as microphone input
  • Connects via 3.5mm or USB-C
  • High-quality vocals and instruments

TP-7 + OP-1 Field:

  • Record OP-1 output to TP-7
  • USB-C audio routing
  • Capture complete songs

Benefits of the system:

  • Consistent user experience
  • Visual cohesion
  • Reliable interconnection
  • Portable complete studio

Field system workflow example: 1. Record source with CM-15 mic 2. Mix multiple sources on TX-6 3. Capture final mix on TP-7 4. Add synths from OP-1 Field 5. All battery-powered, all portable

Note: Each field system device works standalone, but they're designed to complement each other.

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