"Jim Lesurf" wrote in message
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In article , Iain
Churches wrote:

"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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As you well know. Dave, levels of pay in our industry are skill related.

ahem Given the clipping and related oddities I've encountered on some
CDs
I must confess to having my doubts as to how that 'skill' is judged and
applied in various cases. In some cases it is a 'skill' I'd be embarassed
to possess, although I guess if they are mainly concerned by their pay,
they may not be bothered... :-)´

People employed in independent studios and mastering facilities are
obliged to carry out the wishes of their clients, even if those wishes do
not always correspond with the best result.

Most broadcasting companies and many record companies are corporations,
so I wonder if your use of the word "private" is appropriate?

You mean they are "public" in the same sense as some schools in the UK are
called "public schools"?... :-)

If you like:-)))
Iain