The MP 2016 is a rotary mixer featuring six input buses, Booth and House outputs, pre-effects tape output, post effects tape output with level control, switchable effects loop, and Headphone Cueing. Stereo buses 1 through 4 feature high quality RIAA phono preamplifiers which may be set for line input via rear panel switches. Stereo buses 5 and 6 each provide a balanced microphone preamplifier with input gain trim, mic/line switch, two-band EQ, microphone engage switch and internal Booth ducking enable jumper. In addition to the six dedicated preamplifiers, all six buses may select any of the five stereo auxiliary inputs.

Each input bus provides a six-position source selector, input gain control for matching levels, signal/overload indicators and a studio grade 40 mm Master Mix control.

The Booth output may select Master or Cue as its source. An ultra-low noise, high power headphone amplifier also allows monitoring the Master mix or Cue.

The Master mix circuit provides signal/overload indicators, Mono switch and high-pass rumble filters. In addition, the MP 2016 features patent pending high performance three-band, full-cut, Accelerated-Slope tone controls.

The MP 2016 provides exceptional ergonomics, good feel and a clean, intuitive layout packaged in a compact 19 inch, 3U rack mount chassis, a scant five inches deep.