Bought this mic having already been working with some of the low end condensers like NT's and MXL's and the LCT is just way beyond all I used so far.
I record loads of stuff while working in the studio and this mic became my first go to from the very beginning. Sound quality is great, even if somewhat treated room. Used it for everything from recording instruments to vocals and ambients - works flawlessly in every case. It does pick up lots of detail, which makes for great production recordings, but also exposes lots of mistakes in your vocal/instrument takes.
Regarding vocals again - it's the best pick imo. Large diaphragm makes the sounds super vibrant and warm. I do not use anything else for vocal takes, both male and femaly types.
It's also very sturdy. You can really feel it's hard to wear down, especially because it's quite a heavy mic. Amazing accessories included. I'm a huge fan of the dedicated stand basket you get with this, which after months and months of excessive use is still in the same shape as arrived. The pop filter is also real nice, though you still need to work with the mic carefully, since even the pop filter will not compensate for the sensivity of large diaphragm.
Overall - great product. If you're looking for an upgrade from your low-mid range priced gear, it's one of the best bets. Especially for home recording studios. My biggest regret with this product is that I did not initally go with the 440 version with changable mic characteristic, now that I know how good the mic is. Cheers
