Thanks for your fast responses.
More specifically, I have a 4 bar intro, and a 4 count-in side stick before the intro.
It plays perfectly in BB. My Render To Audio File settings are:

One WAV per track;
Stereo Files;
Merge in Audio Track;
Include 2 bar lead-in;
Include Drum Count-in sound;

When I render using the DXi - Direct Render (save WAV file) button, the first bar of the .wav file is missing and the count-in is not correct. It's almost like the count-in 'stepped on' the first bar.

I just closed everything last night and went to bed hoping for a fresh perspective and help from you folks.

The R Audio looks like the way to go. Where is the .wav file created? Also, I am using the PreSonus AudioBox USB interface with my laptop instead of my sound card.
Thanks again for your help.