Manual-
MP 2016a FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
INPUT SELECTORS 1-4
Each six-position Input Selector chooses a dedicated PHO-
NO / LINE preamplifier, or one of five stereo line-level AUX
Inputs as its Input Channel source. (PHONO / LINE switches
are on the rear panel).
INPUT SELECTORS 5-6
Each six-position Input Selector chooses a dedicated mono
MIC Input, or one of five stereo AUX Inputs as its Input Chan-
nel source. (MIC GAIN trim, MIC / LINE switch and MIC
tone controls are located on the rear panel).
MIC ENGAGE
MIC 1 and MIC 2 ENGAGE switches allow switching a
mic on (up) or off (down). A MIC Input must be selected and
MIC ENGAGE on to activate a MIC Input. When a mic is not
in use, be sure to switch MIC ENGAGE off. The MIC EN-
GAGE switches also activate the Booth Ducker. This attenuates
the Booth Output -12 dB whenever a MIC ENGAGE switch
is on, even if MIC Input is not selected (internal jumpers allow
disabling the Booth Ducker—see
Mic/Line Inputs
on page
Manual-6).
INPUT GAIN
INPUT GAIN controls allow the user to match input levels.
Adjust these to make the SIG / OL indicator flash green. If the
indicators turn red, reduce the INPUT GAIN. Adjusting the
INPUT LEVEL controls correctly maximizes dynamic range
and provides consistent MIX LEVEL response.
Input SIG / OL
These dual-color indicators provide help in setting correct
input levels. A flashing green indication is optimal. A red light
that lasts more than a flash is a request to turn down the INPUT
GAIN.
MIX LEVEL
These studio-grade controls determine the Master MIX LEV-
EL. For optimum performance, set the INPUT GAIN controls
as indicated previously, and then operate MIX LEVELS between
“7” and “10” for full volume. Use the HOUSE and BOOTH
LEVEL controls to set the output levels. Always set the MIX
LEVEL controls to minimum when not in use.
CUE
The CUE signal is selected using CUE 1-6 switches in any
combination. The associated yellow indicator lights when a CUE
is active.
SIG / OL
CUE
1
CUE
2
ENGAGE
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
CUE
PGM
POWER
STEREO
XP 2016a
MASTER
CUE
EFFECTS
LOOP
MONO
BOOTH
+6
OFF
0
TREBLE
1
2
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
1
10
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
6
5
AUX 2
AUX 1
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
MIC 1
ENGAGE
MIC 2
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
CUE
3
3
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
1
10
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
6
5
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
CUE
4
4
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
1
10
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
6
5
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
CUE
5
5
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
1
10
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
6
5
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
CUE
6
6
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
1
10
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
6
5
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
4
8
6
8
6
2
2
4
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
LEVEL
MONITOR
PHONES
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
HOUSE
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
MASTER
ROTARY
MIXER
MP 2016a
+6
OFF
0
MID
+6
OFF
0
BASS
STEREO
MONO
SIG / OL
CUE
1
CUE
2
ENGAGE
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
CUE
PGM
POWER
STEREO
XP 2016a
MASTER
CUE
EFFECTS
LOOP
MONO
BOOTH
+6
OFF
0
TREBLE
1
2
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
1
10
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
6
5
AUX 2
AUX 1
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
PHONO /
LINE
MIC 1
ENGAGE
MIC 2
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
CUE
3
3
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
1
10
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
6
5
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
CUE
4
4
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
1
10
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
6
5
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
CUE
5
5
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
1
10
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
6
5
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
CUE
6
6
SIG / OL
MIX LEVEL
4
INPUT GAIN
2
3
9
1
10
8
AUX 5
AUX 4
AUX 3
6
5
AUX 2
AUX 1
7
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
4
8
6
8
6
2
2
4
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
LEVEL
MONITOR
PHONES
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
HOUSE
4
2
3
9
1
10
8
6
5
7
MASTER
ROTARY
MIXER
MP 2016a
+6
OFF
0
MID
+6
OFF
0
BASS
STEREO
MONO