Fredenstein Bento 2 - Manual (Page 3)

Fredenstein Bento 2 Module Carrier
Operation:
After installation of the modules connect the mains cord to the Bento 2 IEC socket located on the
back-panel and than connect the mains cable to a grounded outlet. Now turn the Bento 2 on by
operating the I/O switch (also part of the IEC socket on the back), then turn the secondary power-
switch on the front-panel on and the three LEDs next to it will come on within 5 seconds and the
Bento 2 is ready for use. To connect the audio signals you have a choice of using either the XLR or
TRS connector on the inputs. If your 500 series modules support low load impedances, it might be
acceptable to use the output XLR and TRS connectors simultaneously.
In case you want, for example, route the audio signal from a mic-pre in slot 1 to a EQ in slot 2
simply turn on the audio link switch located on the back-panel. (Please be aware that this disables
the slot 2 XLR and TRS input connectors). Slot 1 input will be the microphone input and the slot 2
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 the two slots by putting the buss switch in the I position. If you are using different
types of compressors, you must keep the comp buss switch off.
Rear View:
Specifications:
Input Voltage: 90V AC to 240V AC, 50 to 60 Hz
Output Voltages: +16V DC 0.9A
-16V DC 0.9A
+48V DC 0.033A
Power Consumption: max 35W
Dimension (LxHxD): 480mm x 50mm x 190mm
Weight:
2.0kg(NW)
Fredenstein Bento 2 Manual V1.1 July 18, 2014 Page 2