Will using one of these be good at recording an acoustic grand piano?

This microphone is good for recording pianos and almost any acoustic instruments. For upright pianos, do not put condenser microphones like this in the piano. Put mic. around the player. You will get better result if you remove both top and bottom plate of the piano, so that strings expose. For grand pianos, put mic. around the top end of the open top plate and a few feet away from the piano.

there was the original nt1 a long while ago, then the nt1-a, then another nt1. which nt1 is this ... the first or second of its name? :-)

I have two of the old NT1s. They look like they were made for Soviet military use and are nearly indestructible. You can find a used one for $100 or less and I highly recommend going that avenue to save money and get the same result.

Can the Nt1 act as a boom mic of sorts? (hook straight up to camera/camera mounted, portable, pickup more than a few noises?)

The NT1 should not be used as a boom mic. It would cause more problems as a boom mic than is probably worth it. As a studio mic, it has a directional pickup pattern, but the pattern is much more sensitive on its vertical axis. Peter Freedman from RODE made a video on using studio microphones here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOy0EglZPRY. Although he is displaying the NT1-A instead of the NT1, the concept is the same for both. The Rode NTG-2 (as already mentioned) is designed as a shotgun/booming mic.

Would I need to use Audacity to edit out noise with this mic?

That depends on what you mean. If you mean self noise (electrical noise made by the mic itself.) No. It is an incredibly quiet mic. But it is also a very sensitive one, so if you are not in a quiet environment, it will pick up background noise.

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🎤 Elevate your voice, own the room.

BUILT TO LAST - Durable ceramic construction and included SMR shock mount for vibration-free sound.
COMPLETE PRO KIT - Includes RM2 mic clip and shock mount—everything you need to sound like a pro.
PLUG PLAY VERSATILITY - Compatible with PC, laptop, and camera for seamless multi-platform use.
WHISPER QUIET PERFORMANCE - Ultra-low 5 dB noise level ensures your recordings are pure and professional.
CRYSTAL CLEAR AUDIO CAPTURE - Unidirectional cardioid pattern isolates your voice with studio-grade clarity.

The Rode NT1Kit is a durable, multi-colored 1-inch cardioid condenser microphone package designed for professional-grade audio capture. Featuring a low 5 dB noise floor, 90 dB signal-to-noise ratio, and a unidirectional polar pattern, it delivers crystal-clear sound with minimal background noise. Compatible with PCs, laptops, and cameras, it includes a shock mount and mic clip for vibration-free, versatile use.

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Special features	Durable
Compatible devices	Personal Computer, Laptop, Camera
Colour	MultiColored
Included components	SMR shock mount, RM2 mic clip
Polar pattern	Unidirectional
Item weight	0.44 Kilograms
Impedance	200 Ohm
Item dimensions L x W x H	38.1 x 12.7 x 27.9 centimeters
Power source	Corded Electric
Material	ceramic
Signal-to-noise ratio	90 dB
Hardware platform	Camera
Number of channels	1
Frequency range	20Hz 20kHz
Frequency response	20000 Hz
Noise level	5 dB
Global Trade Identification Number	00698813003044
Manufacturer	Rode
Item Weight	440 g
Product Dimensions	38.1 x 12.7 x 27.94 cm; 440 g
Item model number	NT1 4th Gen
Color Name	MultiColored
Material Type	ceramic
Size	1"

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