RE: Suggestions on a compact rack mounted mixer sought

[Jim Palmer <jimp@pobox.com>]

alesis 12-r

3 rack spaces, 10 channels (2 stereo), 2 sends, 
2 eq, 100mm faders, decent s/n, ok mic pre's (8).
very cool design, packs a lot into a small package.
much easier to use than mixers with 45mm faders 
or (ugh) rotary level pots.

http://www.alesis.com/products/mixers/studio12r/index.html