This is in truth an entirely RP issue not a OOC issue. People are just lazy with their rp and don't want to attempt to use other avenues.
I honestly don't see a downside to this. Admins are competent enough to figure out when audio recordings should be used.
This is always the big thing with these. Metagaming can be a big problem, and just the overall tussle with getting it approved and proving it was approved during court time.
Overall however allowing it to be easier to record audio will be better for the NSB, +1