Like I said before, IMHO the intention of @ColdFrixion is perfectly fine.
He pays the studio for skills he doesn't have and the studio has specialized on.
Plus being totally open and transparent about his intentions towards the studio makes it even more legit, and as he said, they're cool with it.
So why grumble @MentaL? Would you, as a studio owner, turn down a job like this?
I mean this is where studios with good engineers, mics, preamps etc. can really shine and make money in the future.
I guess I'm just seeing it from a different perspective. I'll admit my grumbleness , I apologise.
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My peace offering.