Wes-
An idea i have is:
Have you checked your settings box in the record dialogue? Is your computer set at 96k, not 44.1k?
Even if you send a 96k rate, but your settings on your computer are at 44.1, then you will get 44.1
If you did get to record with those settings, most likely it would not turn out as the settings would conflict with one-another.
Phil