I just recently switched from tdk minidvs to sony mini dv tapes and just uploaded some footage with a new tape and the audio is out of sync with the video...why is this??

Is it out of sync when you play the tape back in the camera?

No it isn't out of sync when I play back in the camera, just when I upload onto fcp even though I am using the same settings.

Hmmmm. Can't help you there as I use Vegas. Have had it happen once though. I just captured the footage again and it was alright the second time for some reason.

I watched my capture window and the audio was out of sync. But, when I look at the footage while it's on the timeline, everything is ok. wonder what that is? It's not the resources on my iMac as I have a quadcore and 8gig memory and hefty video card.

I got out a brand new tape and it still happened. If I find out any info, I'll post. Otherwise, it appears harmless for now on my project.