Yes, we discussed this with the architect and builder (both of whom build radio studios with some frequency), and they said it could help a little, but would no

Yes, we discussed this with the architect and builder (both of whom build radio studios with some frequency), and they said it could help a little, but would not be a large issue for spoken word-only, and is more of a concern when you have more sound sources, and less control over mic locations and the interior treatment. It would've been nice, but would've added a little cost to the project (not much, but not worth it if I could allocate it to resilient channel or neoprene, instead).