The Audio2000'S AST444B is a portable folding sheet music stand with a foldable book plate, a tripod base, and with a carrying bag for travel and storage. The tripod base is configured with heavy-duty tubes and dual steel links for extra stability. The length of each tripod leg is 12-inches. The height of the stand is controlled by a two-section telescopic design with metal section joints. The height of this stand can be adjusted from 24-inches to 60-inches, making this stand perfect for sitting or standing. The attractive light-blue and black two tone design makes the AST444B music stand appealing to the professional musicians as well as the music students. Configured with a fully adjustable 18" X 11" book plate and metal spring arms, the AST444B is the ideal tool to hold a book or music sheets securely in place. The weight of the stand is 2.25 pounds and the weight of the heavy-duty carrying bag is 4 ounces.