The joint can be removed, and it can also be used as a straight microphone stand. I am selling this item to organize my equipment, as I had multiple of them. This is a metal tripod microphone stand with height adjustment for high stability. - Type: Microphone stand - Material: Metal - Leg shape: Tripod - Adjustment function: Height adjustable Thank you for viewing. It was only used indoors, but there is a sense of use, so please understand that no claims, returns, or cancellations are accepted.