What We Do
Iconic Audio offers complete audio mixing and mastering packages for musicians with home and project studios.
These studios are great for capturing your creativity and give you the freedom to record without the pressure of the studio clock. However, recordings made in them usually lack the professionalism needed to make your song, EP or album artistically and commercially competitive.
That's where we come in. Iconic Audio brings together two of San Diego's most sought-after audio specialists — mix engineer Kyle Thompson and mastering engineer Paul Abbott — to make sure your tracks hold their own against music recorded in big-name studios.
Who We Are
![[photo: Kyle Thompson]](i/kyle.jpg)
Kyle Thompson received his formal audio training in Los Angeles and has been producing music for the last 15 years.
His clientele ranges from Top 40 artists to indie rock bands, and includes Akon, Unwritten Law, Apes of Wrath, The Modlins and Publicists.
» Read Kyle's tips for preparing for tracking and miking techniques.
![[photo: Paul Abbott]](i/paul.jpg)
Paul Abbott, owner of ZenMastering, built his reputation as a mastering engineer by working with artists across the U.S. and around the globe. Notable clients include Mike Mills (R.E.M.), James Sonefeld (Hootie & the Blowfish) and a veritable who's who of San Diego-based artists.
Paul has also been featured in pro audio magazines such as EQ, Tape Op, Sound on Sound, and Music Connection and has been a voting member of the Audio Engineering Society since 2003.
» Read Paul's tips for better bass and drum recordings and his argument for specialization.
Testimonials
"Kyle and Paul are truly efficient masters of sound."
- Jake Bankhead, Apes of Wrath (Download 16/44.1 audio sample)
"It was great working with you guys. The two of you together brought my project to a whole new level. Many thanks!"
- Steve Denyes, Hullabaloo (Download 16/44.1 audio sample)
"In the past 5 years I've lived in 6 different apartments, had 5 jobs, been in 4 bands, had 3 girlfriends, and lived in 2 states. But there's one thing that hasn't and won't change: I've always worked with Iconic Audio on my recordings. Their ingenuity and commitment to quality cannot be matched."
- Ryan Johnson, Publicists (Download 16/44.1 audio sample)
"Mixing with Kyle and mastering with Paul was a one-two combo which knocked out our most recent and favorite album, Where Does It End? -- and us along with it! It is so easy to work with the both of them, and the affordability of their rates belie the professionalism of the results they produce."
- Eric Killian, The Modlins (Download 16/44.1 audio sample)
"Like a lot of musicians these days, I prefer to record in my own home studio, but when it comes to mixing and mastering, I wouldn't even consider working with anyone but Kyle and Paul. Simply put, they're gonna make your record sound awesome."
- Erik Berg, JFK (Download 16/44.1 audio sample)
"The band and I are really happy with the end product. Kudos to both of you. I like this process for sure and can’t wait to finish the rest of the album."
- Beau Gray, Lexington Field
Pricing
We make an effort to keep our services affordable and accessible for working musicians.
For full band recordings our general price guideline is:
» $175/song
» $1,500/full album
Singer-songwriter and smaller ensemble projects may be less expensive due to fewer mix requirements. Once we know the specs of your project we can give you an exact quote.
Contact Us
Great recordings come from specialization — by hiring experts who understand each unique process of creating world-class sound. Contact us for details on how we can make your next project sound Iconic.
