You know those clients that consistently provide you with really great mixes? They're a joy to work with and since they set you up with terrific mixes, the masters always sound fantastic.

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to work like this all the time you could ask Kyle Thompson and Paul Abbott of Iconic Audio. Kyle, a freelance mix engineer, and Paul, who runs Zen Mastering, have a formalized mixing/mastering partnership that produces great records time and again. I spoke with Kyle and Paul about what led them into business together, the mechanics of their workflow, and why specialization breeds quality.

Music: The Who Join Together