The thing that's different is the "a" after the 52. :lol:

A little Googling turned this up:

http://www.shure.com/news/pressreleases/pr-beta_110502.html

Quoting from the Sure Newsletter wrote:
Shure announced the shipment of the Beta 52A and Beta 56A microphones today, effectively replacing the Beta 52 and Beta 56 in the company's line of premium Beta products. Maintaining the proven sound quality of the original Beta 52 and Beta 56 microphone cartridges, the new models are outfitted with features designed to enhance both form and function.

Among the changes incorporated within the design of both mics is the addition of a larger adjustment knob and more durable tightening mechanism which facilitate easier positioning. Both articulating mics now also employ a wider mounting base capable of accommodating a larger range of microphone stands (the Beta 56A will even work with the LP Claw).

So the answer - a bigger friggin knob, and a larger stand mount. Not much, but I know my 52a still has adjustment issues - I could not imagine how bad the "52" was! :cool:

Randyman... wrote: A little Googling turned this up:

http://www.shure.com/news/pressreleases/pr-beta_110502.html

[quote=Quoting from the Sure Newsletter]
Shure announced the shipment of the Beta 52A and Beta 56A microphones today, effectively replacing the Beta 52 and Beta 56 in the company's line of premium Beta products. Maintaining the proven sound quality of the original Beta 52 and Beta 56 microphone cartridges, the new models are outfitted with features designed to enhance both form and function.

Among the changes incorporated within the design of both mics is the addition of a larger adjustment knob and more durable tightening mechanism which facilitate easier positioning. Both articulating mics now also employ a wider mounting base capable of accommodating a larger range of microphone stands (the Beta 56A will even work with the LP Claw).

So the answer - a bigger friggin knob, and a larger stand mount. Not much, but I know my 52a still has adjustment issues - I could not imagine how bad the "52" was! :cool:

lol , alright thanks for the information though, i figured there would be a tad more diffrence in the two products.

thanks