1. A microphone stand that consists of a single vertical post to the top of which a mic clip is attached. Straight stands generally allow height to be adjusted, but do not have any means for extending the mic horizontally. This makes them useful for vocalists who do not play an instrument, for some guitarist/vocalists, and for certain mic placements in the studio and onstage.
2. A cymbal stand that consists of a single vertical post to the top of which a cymbal mount is attached. Straight stands generally allow height to be adjusted, but do not have any means for extending the cymbal horizontally. This makes them useful for cymbals that do not need to extend over the drums.