Dual-deck, Flight-grade DJ Security for the Full Tour
Life on the road throws plenty of challenges at artists, DJs, and crew — protecting your gear shouldn’t be one of them. That’s where the Gator Onyx Upper Deck Flight Case steps in. Engineered for maximum protection, flexibility, and functionality, these rugged, ATA-style hardshell cases are the ultimate safeguard for your Rane System One controller, no matter how you prefer to perform. Beneath the case’s hard-wearing walls, Gator lined the interior with Ultra-Dur EVA padding, meticulously contoured to safeguard sensitive surfaces, faders, buttons, and connections, with robust shock-absorption properties mitigating damage from impact, vibration, or transport. For Sweetwater’s gigging DJs, the removable front panel and sliding laptop shelf are essential inclusions — full access to front-mounted controls and exceptionally stable multi-device support that won’t disrupt your flow. Moreover, the shelf includes a pair of portholes to manage cable clutter. The heavy-duty hardware includes recessed twist-lock latches, hard-wearing wheels, and spring-loaded rubber-gripped handles, guaranteeing vault-grade security, commercial-grade transportation protection, and peace of mind. With the Gator Onyx Upper Deck Flight Case, seamless security is yours to enjoy, from your first steps out the front door to the final show of the tour.
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What is an ATA-style case?
Let’s face it — traveling with your gear can be stressful, and knowing which case, cover, or enclosure best suits your transportation or storage needs brings immense peace of mind. At Sweetwater, we pride ourselves on providing you with the best possible solutions so you can travel hassle-free.
The phrase “ATA” is commonly used when discussing flight or road cases, but what does this really mean? Now known as A4A (Airlines for America), the Air Transport Association (ATA) was founded in 1936, with the commonplace designation of ATA cases emerging in 1960. This resulted from the development of the ATA 300 compliance rules, or ATA Spec 300, giving us the commonly seen ATA 300 moniker that accompanies many flight or road cases intended for stored transportation. Because the ATA and its certification process no longer exist, the only way for a hard case to be certified by ATA standards of any kind is for a credible and independent lab to conduct the appropriate testing on a case. This would verify that its materials and construction meet ATA specification 300 standards as well as ensure its ability to withstand multiple factors, such as enduring at least 100 trips.
While the ATA-300 spec is seen as a gold standard for travel-bound cases (especially air travel), there are a variety of options to safeguard your gear from the potential damage associated with any kind of storage, travel, shipping, or transportation. Please be sure to get in touch with your Sweetwater Sales Engineer if you have any questions about whether a flight or road case will provide adequate security for your needs.
Quality gear from Gator
Gator offers a host of rugged cases and bags, so you can make sure every element of your rig is secure. If you need protection for a mixer or rackmountable equipment, Gator offers multiple hardshell cases, durable bags, and covers. Likewise, there's no better way to protect your acoustic or electric guitar, bass, or keyboard than using one of Gator's gig bags or hard cases. Gator even offers an extensive line of accessories, laptop cases, PA bags, microphone cases, and more. When it comes to your gear, trust Gator for the ultimate protection.
Gator Onyx Upper Deck Flight Case Features:
- Methodical construction ensures hardshell flight-grade security for your Rane System One DJ controller
- Rail-mounted sliding shelf provides solid and adjustable support for laptops and additional gear, with 2 portholes for streamlined cable management
- Removable panel supplies direct access to front-mounted controls and connections without the need to take your gear out of the case
- Robust exterior hardware includes commercial-tier reinforcements for comprehensive transportation coverage
- Interior EVA foam lining is sculpted to safeguard all faders, knobs, buttons, jacks, and sensitive surfaces
- Immense shock-absorbing capabilities mitigate shock, impact, and travel damage
- Recessed twist-lock latches guarantee an unobtrusive, rock-solid enclosure that won’t compromise storage or stacking versatility
- Spring-loaded rubber-gripped handles promise flexible, comfortable carrying
- Dual hard-wearing wheels expand transportation versatility in almost any terrain
