Artzen Consulting started in New York as a small recording studio support operation in 1988. Artzen incorporated in New York 1992 as a complete studio design, build and support company. Artzen Consulting is owned, operated and managed by Steve Koontz.
The 2 Hard Records Project built in association with renowned designer Fran Manzella is featured on the cover of the Feb 2009 Mix Magazine.
The 2 Hard Records Project built in association with renowned designer Fran Manzella was nominated for a Mix Foundation 2008 TEC Award for Creative Achievement.
2 Hard Records was included in Mix Magazine's (June 2008) Class Of 2008 Feature.