soundcards and distortion? new card recommendation?

[billru44]

hey,

I am doing some home PC recording direct and have an audigy 2zs soundcard. i notice that when i use distortion on my guitars, the recorded sound doesn't sound dead on like what i'm playing..... it is close, but no cigar. so, i'm wondering.

1) is this because of my junky soundcard?
2) do all soundcards react this way?

so, what can i get to upgrade my card? will m-audio audiphile 2496 suit me well?

any recommendations out there?

 

[Ethan Winer]

Bill,

> 1) is this because of my junky soundcard? <

I really doubt it. If you're miking an amplifier the mike and room would explain the difference. If you're going direct the source and what's recorded should be the same.

--Ethan

 

[billru44]

i'm not totally clear on what you mean. can you elaborate?