A mic stand is a metal stand that holds a microphone. There are many varieties of mic stands, but the two main types are straight stands, which have a circular base and a vertical pole, and boom stands, which typically have a triangular tripod base and a vertical pole with a joint in the middle to allow the stand to bend over toward the performer or instrument as needed.
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