E 16 provides twelve studio-quality 54 dB gain range Mic preamps with combo connectors. Two line inputs are switchable to Hi-Z input. The input section also features two stereo line inputs and a stereo return. Input channels from 1 to 6 are equipped with a single-control compressor.
The twelve mono channels are provided with 4-band EQs, including shelving high and low bands and 2 semi-parametric mid-bands (mid-high and mid-low) with frequency selection and switchable Q choice, wide or narrow. The stereo input channels are provided with a three band EQ.