Analog Audio Design TR-1100 – New Reel-to-Reel Tape Recorder

Analog Audio Design is preparing to launch the new TR-1100 reel-to-reel tape recorder, which will become the company’s most fully featured model to date. Unlike the TP-1000, which is designed solely for playback, the new machine will support both tape playback and recording. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in November 2026.

The Analog Audio Design TR-1100 is a two-track, two-channel machine designed for quarter-inch tape and reels up to 30 cm in diameter. Users can select from three tape speeds: 7.5, 15 and 30 inches per second, corresponding to 19.05, 38.1 and 76.2 cm/s respectively. Variable-speed control is also provided, allowing pitch to be adjusted over a wider range.

Both the recording and playback sections support NAB and IEC equalization standards. At the maximum speed of 30 ips, the manufacturer specifies a frequency response of 30 Hz to 25 kHz within ±2 dB, while at 15 ips the upper limit drops to 22 kHz. The signal-to-noise ratio is rated at up to 78 dB, A-weighted.

One of the key features of the Analog Audio Design TR-1100 is its built-in calibration system, operated via a touchscreen display. Bias current, recording level and equalization can all be adjusted directly from the machine, allowing the recorder to be optimized for different tape formulations without necessarily requiring external measuring equipment. For a modern reel-to-reel machine, this is considerably more practical than turning every tape change into a small laboratory exercise.

For integration into an audio system, the TR-1100 is equipped with balanced XLR connections as well as a headphone output. An RJ45 Ethernet port is used for remote control and firmware updates. The machine weighs 28.5 kg and measures 466 × 519 × 305 mm.

Analog Audio Design has yet to announce the recommended retail price of the TR-1100. The new model continues the development of the TP-1000 platform created by company founder Christophe Martinez and is aimed not only at collectors of master tapes, but also at users looking for a modern, fully featured reel-to-reel recorder capable of making their own recordings.