Fredenstein Bento 8 Pro Pure Analog

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Fredenstein Bento 8 Pro Pure Analog

Fredenstein

Bento 8 Pro Pure Analog

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 484863
Model: Bento 8 Pro Pure Analog
Price: $515.90

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The Fredenstein Bento 8 Pro is a seriously well-built 500 rack. It’s designed for engineers and producers who want a clean, reliable platform for their favorite modules and appreciate the convenience of rear-panel routing. If you’re building a focused signal chain and need a rock-solid foundation, this is a great choice.

Product Description

  • Fredenstein Bento 8 Pro Pure Analog
  • 8-Slot Rack for API 500 System Modules
  • With analogue power supply +/- 16 Volt / +48 Volt
  • 500 mA per slot
  • Reduced cabling effort
  • as the audio routing can be switched from card to card on the rear panel
  • Compressor link and ground lift switch
  • Intelligent voltage distribution
  • Energy efficient
  • Integrated monitoring section with headphone amplifier as well as 2x VU meters to control the individual channels
  • Design: 19" / 3U
PROS
  • • Robust steel chassis provides excellent shielding and durability.
  • • Analogue power supply delivers clean, stable voltage for pristine audio.
  • • Rear-panel routing simplifies patching, a huge time-saver in complex setups.
  • • Integrated VU meters offer precise gain staging and visual feedback.
CONS
  • • Limited to eight 500 series slots, might not suit extensive module collections.
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for smaller studios.
  • • The internal power supply, while robust, generates a noticeable hum at high gain levels.

Product Video

Key Features

Module Type API 500
Channels 8
Controls Compressor Link, Ground Lift, Rear Panel Routing Switches, VU Meters
Compatible Format 19in / 3U
Weight 14.3 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s more integrated – instead of patching between modules and a separate patchbay, you’re routing signals directly on the rack itself, which simplifies the signal flow and reduces cable clutter.
Yes, the power supply is designed to deliver clean and stable voltage, so it should reliably power condenser microphones, but always verify compatibility with the individual modules.
The intelligent voltage distribution manages the power draw well, but pushing all eight slots to their maximum current draw could introduce noise or distortion – careful gain staging is crucial.

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