Fredenstein BENTO-8-PRO 8-slot 500 Series Chassis with Onboard Audio Routing

The Fredenstein Bento 8 Pro 500-Series Rack provides ±16V DC at 2A and +48V DC at 0.25A, delivering 500mA per slot—ample power for the most demanding 500 series modules. Unlike traditional linear power supplies, which struggle to deliver high output currents and are prone to introducing hum through mains transformers, the Bento 8 Pro features extensive magnetic shielding to eliminate induced hum.

The Fredenstein Bento 8 Pro ensures reliable, high-quality performance with professional-grade specifications and features.

Fredenstein BENTO-8-PRO Includes:

• Fredenstein Bento 8 Pro 500-Series Rack
• IEC Power Cable
• Operating Manual & Paperwork
• Manufacturer Warranty

Fredenstein BENTO-8-PRO Features:

• Built-in Audio Routing (Modules can be daisy-chained by simply flipping switches on the back-panel)
• Compressor buss linking (Compressor modules can be linked by engaging switches on the back-panel as well)
• Ground-lift switch
• Two VU meters to monitor the output of any module (mono or stereo)
• Two channel selectors to monitor stereo outputs or 2 mono outputs
• Discrete headphone amp with volume control to monitor selected outputs
• Power Supply: High output currents (±16V DC at 2A, +48V DC at 0.25A) with robust shielding to prevent hum.
• Monitoring Section: Includes a discrete stereo headphone amplifier, VU meters, and independent slot output selection for L and R channels. This allows for mono signal monitoring by setting both selectors to the same slot and offers flexibility in source selection and stereo field reversal.
• Construction: Built with top-grade components including a 1.5mm steel chassis, toroidal mains transformer with thermal fuses, Schottky diode rectification, and Nichicon electrolytic capacitors rated for 105°C (221°

Fredenstein BENTO-8-PRO Specifications:

• Input Voltage: 117.5V or 235V (Country Specific) +/- 8%
• Output Voltages: +16V DC 2A, -16V DC 2A, +48V DC 0.25A
• Power Consumption: max 100W
• Dimension (HxWxD): 5.51" x 18.90" x 7.48" , 19 inch, 3U
• Weight: 13.2 lbs (NW); 16.6 lbs (GW)