Fredenstein Bento 8 Pure Analog Module Carrier
Front View:
Operation:
After installation of the modules connect the mains cord to the Bento 8 IEC socket located on the
back-panel and than connect the mains cable to a grounded outlet. Now turn the Bento 8 on by
operating the I/O switch (also part of the IEC socket on the back). The three LEDs on the front-
panel will come on and the Bento 8 is ready for use.
In case you want to route the audio signal, for example, 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.
If 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
four buss segments for operating four Stereo compressor setups by engaging buss switches between
the slots 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, and 7 & 8 or any other combination including a global buss if you
engage all buss switches (surround 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).
Fredenstein Bento 8 Manual V1.1 Dec 26, 2019 Page 2
