Ugh I'm trying to record on my new computer and it just sounds............awful. I have the recording mixer on the computer down to almost 0 just so Cool Edit doesn't red line. When I play it back, it sounds mono, no bass, treb. It sounds flat. I've tried using a newer cord and no change. I'm using my on board sound card input slot because I don't have a sound card or any other recording device. I've done this before on my last computer and it sounded great but it sounds terrible on my new one. Does anyone have any suggestions or possibly know some good recording hardware devices I should get instead?

Well just solved the problem. Getting this for my B-day.

what brand and model is that?

M-Audio Audiophile 2496