Gator GR3S

The GR "Shallow" Range: The Gator Rack Spirit in a Compact Version

The GR-3S belongs to Gator's GR family, designed to effectively protect your audio equipment both live and in the studio. Within this range, there are three series: Shallow (model numbers ending with "S"), Standard (ending with "L"), and Rolling (GRR series). The philosophy remains the same, but depth and the presence of wheels vary by model: the Shallow series focuses on a more compact format with a declared depth of 36 cm, while the Standard and Rolling series go deeper, with the Rolling adding wheels. The GR-3S thus carries the GR DNA in a size optimized for shallow racks and mobile setups.

A Rack Designed for Live, Studio, and Mobile Setups

If you're looking for an easy-to-transport 3U rack, the Gator GR-3S is a particularly relevant choice: it protects your 19-inch devices from shocks during transport while remaining easy to handle daily. It suits musicians and technicians who frequently assemble/disassemble (rehearsals, concerts, gigs) as well as studios wanting to group rackable units in a sturdy chassis. Its front/rear access design also facilitates cabling, maintenance, and integration into a patch or control room.

Protection, Accessibility, and Secure Mounting: Key Strengths of the GR-3S

Polyethylene Shell: Robust and Lightweight

Manufactured from polyethylene, it offers high durability while keeping weight low, practical for limiting total load when your rack is already filled with equipment. The black finish easily fits into stage or studio environments, with a sober and professional aesthetic.

Double Lid for Immediate Access

With its 2 lids, you gain quick access to connectors and controls without having to remove devices. This is a concrete advantage for optimizing setup time, securing connections, and maintaining clean cabling, especially when the rear of the rack remains accessible.

Front and Rear Rails: Enhanced Stability

The GR-3S includes mounting rails at the front and rear. This dual support is particularly useful to reduce stress on rack ears, improve device retention, and achieve a more rigid installation, especially for sensitive or longer units.

Simplified Transport: Handles and Butterfly Latches

For everyday use, the 2 handles provide an effective grip. The butterfly latches secure the lids and allow quick opening/closing, a real plus for back-to-back soundchecks, stage changes, and transport.

Technical specifications

Rack unit	3	Inner height	133.4 mm
Category	rack	Inner depth	360 cm
Destination	rack	Inner width	482.6 mm
Exterior materials	Polyethylene	Inner length	311.2 mm
Color	Black	Weight	4.54 kg
Finishing	Textured	Dimensions (mm)	444,5 x 546,1 x 196,8 (Lxlxh)

Purpose	rack	Finish	black
Format	19-inch rack	Usable depth	360 mm
Rack units	3	Dimensions	197 x 546 x 445 mm
With wheels	no	Internal dimensions	311 x 482 x 133 mm
Exterior material	polyethylene	Weight (kg)	4.54