Gator G-TOURQU32 - ATA doghouse flightcase for Allen & Heath QU-32 mixer
The Gator G-TOURQU32 is a professional ATA-style wooden flight case custom-designed for the Allen & Heath QU-32 (QU32) digital mixer. Its 1/2" black laminated plywood construction, combined with commercial-grade hardware and a high-density EVA foam interior, provides robust protection against shocks, vibrations, and splashes during transport and everyday use on tours, in theaters, rental companies, and at live events.
This model belongs to Gator's G-Tour series and features a doghouse design (connection box) at the rear. This raised area allows for the permanent connection of multi-pin cables, power cables, and other connections, keeping them tidy and out of sight while the console is in use. This speeds up setup and teardown, reducing system preparation time.
The interior of the G-TOURQU32 has been specifically molded for the Allen & Heath QU-32, using Ultra-Dur EVA foam that wraps around the console's contours to prevent movement and absorb impacts. Spherical corner protectors, aluminum profiles, recessed twist latches, and spring-loaded handles combine to provide a high-level transport solution, ready for heavy-duty road work.
For easy transport, the flight case features four heavy-duty casters, two of which have brakes, allowing you to move the mixer from the vehicle to the stage safely. With approximate interior dimensions of 84.9 x 49.7 x 18.9 cm (length x width x height) and exterior dimensions of 92.9 x 70.8 x 30.1 cm, the G-TOURQU32 offers a perfect fit for the QU-32 and other mixers of similar size, weighing approximately 44.5 kg, reflecting the overall sturdiness of the unit.
Main features
- Custom-designed wooden ATA flight case for Allen & Heath QU-32 digital mixer (QU32).
- Robust construction in 1/2" (approx. 12.7 mm) plywood with black laminate finish.
- Doghouse design on the back to keep the multipin hose and wiring permanently connected.
- Interior with Ultra-Dur EVA foam padding molded to the profile of the console.
- Commercial grade plated hardware: recessed twist latches, spring-loaded handles and aluminum profiles.
- Reinforced spherical corner protectors for shock absorption and safe stacking with other flight cases.
- Four heavy-duty wheels, two of them with brakes to fix the flight case in the working position.
- Free rear access for connections, thanks to the doghouse design and the rear cover.
- Splash resistance and dust protection thanks to the adjustment of metal covers and profiles.
- Approximate interior dimensions: 84.9 x 49.7 x 18.9 cm (length x width x height).
- Approximate external dimensions: 92.9 x 70.8 x 30.1 cm (length x width x height).
- Approximate weight: 44.5 kg.
Product benefits
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Tour-level protection: The combination of thick plywood, EVA foam, and reinforced hardware provides a level of protection suitable for intensive touring, professional rental, and frequent transport.
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Faster assembly and disassembly: the doghouse design allows the multipin hose and rear wiring to remain connected, drastically reducing preparation time before a concert or event.
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Transport safety: The custom internal fit for the Allen & Heath QU-32 minimizes console movement and reduces the risk of damage to faders, connectors, and electronics.
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Integrated mobility: the four heavy-duty wheels, with two brakes, make it possible to move the unit over ramps, stages and corridors without the need for additional carts.
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Long-term durability: Commercial-grade plated hardware, spherical corner pieces, and recessed latches extend the life of the flight case even under demanding usage conditions.
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Professional image in any environment: the black laminated finish and design of the G-Tour series provide a polished and homogeneous aesthetic, suitable for stages, festivals, theaters, auditoriums and corporate productions.
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Versatility with other mixers: although it is designed for the QU-32, its interior dimensions allow it to accommodate mixing consoles of similar size, after checking the measurements.
Use cases
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Tours and rental companies: daily protection and transport of the Allen & Heath QU-32 mixer between warehouse, van and stage, keeping the console always ready to use.
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Theaters, auditoriums and congress centers: stable and safe solution for the main hall console, with the possibility of moving the assembly between different spaces.
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Outdoor productions and festivals: robust flight case prepared for complex scenarios, moderate weather changes and high rotation setups.
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Mobile installations: projects in which the mixing console must be transported periodically (event companies, sound for traveling theater companies, etc.).
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Mobile studios and OB units: integration of the QU-32 into mobile broadcasting or recording units with a level of protection suitable for continuous transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it designed exclusively for Allen & Heath QU-32?
The G-TOURQU32 has been specifically designed to fit the Allen & Heath QU-32, with interior foam molded to the console's contours. It can be used with mixers of similar dimensions, but it's always recommended to compare the internal measurements before use.
What is doghouse design?
The doghouse design incorporates a raised compartment at the rear of the flight case to house the console's connections (multipin cable, audio cables, network cable, etc.). This keeps the cabling protected, organized, and hidden, allowing for cleaner and faster assembly.
Does it allow the table to be operated inside the flight case?
Yes. The top cover is removed to reveal the QU-32's control surface, and the rear access allows for all connections to be made without removing the console from the flight case.
Are the wheels included as standard?
The G-TOURQU32 is supplied with four heavy-duty wheels mounted on the base, two of which have brakes to secure the assembly during use.
Is it water resistant?
The flight case offers splash resistance and helps protect the console from dust and dirt, but it is not a waterproof case nor designed for prolonged exposure to heavy rain.
Compatibility and assembly
- Main compatibility: Allen & Heath QU-32 (QU32) digital mixer.
- Approximate interior dimensions: 84.9 x 49.7 x 18.9 cm (length x width x height).
- Before using with other mixers, verify that their dimensions are within the interior measurements of the flight case.
- Doghouse design with free rear access for multipin hose connection and auxiliary wiring.
- Recessed twist latch closures to securely fasten the lids.
Transportation and handling
- Four integrated heavy-duty wheels, two with brakes to secure the position.
- Spring-loaded handles on the sides for easy loading and unloading of the flight case.
- Metal spherical corner protectors that facilitate stacking with other cases and protect the corners from impacts.
- Robust construction of laminated plywood to support the weight of the console without warping.
Care and maintenance
- Clean the laminate exterior with a soft, slightly damp cloth; avoid abrasive products or harsh solvents.
- Periodically check screws, closures, handles and wheels to ensure they are working properly.
- Do not expose to intense humidity for extended periods or store in very humid environments to prevent rust on hardware.
- Avoid drops from heights and severe impacts to prolong the lifespan of both the flight case and the console.
Project description
Gator brand ATA flight case, model G-TOURQU32, custom designed for Allen & Heath QU-32 digital mixer, with construction of 1/2" black laminated plywood, doghouse design for cable management, padded interior with EVA foam molded to the profile of the console, commercial grade veneered hardware with recessed twist latches, spring handles, spherical corner protectors, four heavy-duty casters (two with brakes), approximate interior dimensions of 84.9 x 49.7 x 18.9 cm (length x width x height), approximate exterior dimensions of 92.9 x 70.8 x 30.1 cm and approximate weight of 44.5 kg.
