Club Mixer Comparisons
The MP 44 is a full-featured 19" rackmount mixer. The MP 2016a is a rotary mixer with the optional XP 2016a that adds EQ and crossfader. See also the Empath, TTM 56 and TTM 57SL Performance Mixers.
Features |
MP 44 |
MP 2016S / XP 2016S |
| Stereo Inputs | ||
Phono (RIAA) |
(4) RCA |
(4) RCA |
RIAA Defeat |
External |
External |
Line |
(4) RCA |
(5) RCA |
Aux (Direct to Master Out) |
Yes |
No |
Total Inputs |
8 + 1 |
9 |
| Mic Inputs | ||
Main (XLR) |
Rear (XLR + 1/4") |
Rear |
Phantom Power |
Yes (+12 VDC) |
No |
Rear Aux / Remote / Wireless |
XLR + 1/4" |
XLR |
Mic EQ |
3-band |
2-band |
Mic Effects Loop |
Main + Aux |
No |
Mic-Activated Ducker (Booth) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Faders | ||
Crossfader Contour Control |
Yes |
Yes (XP 2016a) |
Input Pre-Post Crossfader Assign |
Yes |
Yes (XP 2016a) |
Input / Master Fader Travel |
(5) 60 mm |
(9) Rotary |
Type |
Studio-style |
Studio-style |
| Equalization | ||
Main Mix |
- |
(1) 3-Band |
Source Buses |
(4) 3-Band |
(6) 3-Band (XP 2016a) |
EQ Bypass |
No |
No |
Selectable Boost/Cut Range |
No |
No |
| Metering | ||
Number of LEDs & Shape |
(10) Horiz. |
(10) Horiz. (XP 2016a) |
Simultaneous Master and Cue |
Yes |
Yes (XP 2016a) |
Meter Sensitivity Control |
Yes |
No |
| Headphones | ||
Mono Cue Left - Mono Master Right |
No |
Yes |
| Stereo Outputs | ||
Main Out 1 |
Bal XLR |
Bal XLR |
Main Out 2 |
Unbal RCA |
Unbal RCA |
Max Out Gain Reduction Control |
Limiter |
No |
Zone 1 (or Aux) |
Bal 1/4" + Unbal RCA |
No |
Zone 2 (or Booth) |
Bal 1/4" |
Unbal RCA |
Zone without EQ |
No |
No |
Mic To Zone or Aux |
Yes |
No |
| Tape Output | ||
Pre/Post Main Effects Loop Choice |
Yes |
Yes |
Mic & Aux to Tape Out |
Front Switch |
Yes |
| Miscellaneous | ||
Switchable Main Effects Loop |
Yes |
Yes |
Lighting Control Output |
Yes |
No |
System Mono Switch |
Yes |
Yes |
Rack Height x Depth |
5U (8 3/4") x 5 1/4" |
3U (5 1/4") x 5 1/4" (MP & XP) |
