Fredenstein Bento 6D Rev. A Module Carrier
If certain non-Fredenstein modules are used, which bridge several pins on the connector and
connected the contacts on the top and button side, the double switches, located directly besides the
slot connectors, can both be turned off (lower position) to avoid interference between the module
and the digital interconnect. For Fredenstein modules, both need to be in the ON (upper) position.
Operation:
After installation of the modules connect the mains cord to the Bento 6D IEC socket located on the
back-panel and than connect the mains cable to a grounded outlet. Now turn the Bento 6 on by
operating the I/O switch (also part of the IEC socket on the back). After performing a brief self-test,
the Bento 6D will display all three supply voltages.
In case you want, for example, route the audio signal from a mic-pre in slot 1 to a EQ in slot 2 and
then to a compressor in slot 3, turn the switches located in the lower part of the back-panel between
the slot 1 and 2 and slot 2 and 3 in the link position. (Please be aware that this disables the slot 2
and the slot 3 input XLR connectors). Slot 1 input will be the microphone input and the slot 3
output will be the audio output of the complete chain.
In case you are using multiple compressors which make use of the compressor link buss (Pin 6),
you can link two adjacent slots by putting the buss switch in the I position. You have the flexibility
to have 5 buss segments for operating five Stereo compressor setups by engaging buss switches
between the slots 1 & 2, 3 & 4, and 5 & 6 or any other combination including a global buss if you
engage all buss switches (5.1 configuration). If you are using different types of compressors, you
must keep them on separate segments of the buss.
In case of severe ground loops you might engage the ground-lift to alleviate such problems. But it is
always recommended to resolve the grounding problems at their source and keep the ground-lift
switch disengaged (OFF position).
The AUX Input and AUX Output connectors can only be used with modules especially designed for
Bento module carriers, like the Fredenstein F604, F605, F606, and F607.
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