What is the field system?
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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.