Hey guys, have you checked this out?!
http://www.dancetech.com/aa_dt_new/index.cfm
Firewire connection, dsp which can run 16 stereo / 32 mono comps + eq's @ 44.1/48kHz (uses convolution). 40 comp models + 20 eq models and more downloadable from focusrite website. Price ?499. Sounds great. You can download a video from the link and watch the thing in action...