At the top of the interface, dual heavy-duty aluminum controls separate main house levels from monitoring duties. A dedicated Master Volume potentiometer delivers linear, transparent gain staging across the main stereo bus, while an independent Monitor Phones knob drives an onboard high-current, low-distortion headphone amplifier. This dual-stage design allows for zero-latency monitoring, stage previewing, or silent studio patch development without altering the main output signals.
Below the master section, four smooth-throw linear sliders sit against a calibrated grid background for immediate visual feedback and fine level adjustments. Directing the spatial placement of each channel, the Sound Field Distribution section features four manual pan potentiometers placed directly above dedicated CV inputs (C.V. 1–4). By routing external LFOs, envelopes, or stepped gates into these inputs, individual audio channels (SIG. IN 1–4) can be dynamically swept across the stereo field.
The lower routing panel organizes signal flow with pristine spatial clarity. Dual low-impedance main stereo outputs (L / R) drive line-level gear, audio interfaces, or external mixing consoles, while a dedicated $1/4"$ stereo headphone jack sits alongside color-coded spatial status indicators. Framed by clean, grid-aligned typography and brushed-aluminum hardware, the Bengal EM-350 provides an expressive, low-noise mixing ecosystem for complex stereo patches.
Beyond its utility as a master output hub, the module excels as an internal sub-mixing matrix, transforming static mono voices into moving, multi-dimensional soundscapes. When processing dense patch elements—such as complex polyrhythmic percussion or layered analog oscillators—the active summing topology maintains incredible headroom and signal clarity, preventing phase smearing or unwanted intermodulation distortion even when all four channels are pushed near maximum gain. The smooth response of the VCA-based pan circuits ensures that fast control voltage sweeps remain free of zipper noise or harsh clicking, yielding fluid, organic trajectories across the left and right channel
The physical ergonomics of the panel reflect a rigorous approach to performance interaction and industrial aesthetic. By grouping input patch points and modulation controls into distinct horizontal zones beneath the level controls, cable clutter is naturally routed away from the primary sliders and master knobs. This intentional separation keeps the vital visual indicators and tactile control surfaces entirely unobstructed during live performance, ensuring that dynamic spatial adjustments can be executed with absolute confidence and precision.
BENGAL
VARIABLE WAVESHAPE OSCILLATOR
MODEL : EM-350
BENGAL is a performance-grade four-channel stereo mixing utility and spatial distribution core designed to bring precise tactile control and high-fidelity output staging to modern modular setups. Drawing inspiration from classic active mixing architectures and output stages, Bengal pairs intuitive manual control with dynamic control-voltage panning, serving as both a spatial modulator and a master output interface.
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BENGAL is a performance-grade four-channel stereo mixing utility and spatial distribution core designed to bring precise tactile control and high-fidelity output staging to modern modular setups. Drawing inspiration from classic active mixing architectures and output stages, Bengal pairs intuitive manual control with dynamic control-voltage panning, serving as both a spatial modulator and a master output interface.
At the top of the interface, dual heavy-duty aluminum controls separate main house levels from monitoring duties. A dedicated Master Volume potentiometer delivers linear, transparent gain staging across the main stereo bus, while an independent Monitor Phones knob drives an onboard high-current, low-distortion headphone amplifier. This dual-stage design allows for zero-latency monitoring, stage previewing, or silent studio patch development without altering the main output signals.
Below the master section, four smooth-throw linear sliders sit against a calibrated grid background for immediate visual feedback and fine level adjustments. Directing the spatial placement of each channel, the Sound Field Distribution section features four manual pan potentiometers placed directly above dedicated CV inputs (C.V. 1–4). By routing external LFOs, envelopes, or stepped gates into these inputs, individual audio channels (SIG. IN 1–4) can be dynamically swept across the stereo field.
The lower routing panel organizes signal flow with pristine spatial clarity. Dual low-impedance main stereo outputs (L / R) drive line-level gear, audio interfaces, or external mixing consoles, while a dedicated $1/4"$ stereo headphone jack sits alongside color-coded spatial status indicators. Framed by clean, grid-aligned typography and brushed-aluminum hardware, the Bengal EM-350 provides an expressive, low-noise mixing ecosystem for complex stereo patches.
Beyond its utility as a master output hub, the module excels as an internal sub-mixing matrix, transforming static mono voices into moving, multi-dimensional soundscapes. When processing dense patch elements—such as complex polyrhythmic percussion or layered analog oscillators—the active summing topology maintains incredible headroom and signal clarity, preventing phase smearing or unwanted intermodulation distortion even when all four channels are pushed near maximum gain. The smooth response of the VCA-based pan circuits ensures that fast control voltage sweeps remain free of zipper noise or harsh clicking, yielding fluid, organic trajectories across the left and right channel
The physical ergonomics of the panel reflect a rigorous approach to performance interaction and industrial aesthetic. By grouping input patch points and modulation controls into distinct horizontal zones beneath the level controls, cable clutter is naturally routed away from the primary sliders and master knobs. This intentional separation keeps the vital visual indicators and tactile control surfaces entirely unobstructed during live performance, ensuring that dynamic spatial adjustments can be executed with absolute confidence and precision.
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