You can do a few settings in BIAB for a device using the MME driver, but an ASIO device in my experience always comes with its own control panel program. There is more control but also more responsibility to find and adjust settings properly.

Over a myriad of related threads over the years, I think we have established that one good reason to use ASIO in BIAB is if you are recording and experiencing latency. Also, using MME in BIAB will always allow you to use ASIO in some other audio program like a DAW where it might make more of a difference. Of course, if the device manufacturer recommends ASIO then use that.


BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.