FCP and flip video mp4 files

Okay, i shot some footage on my flip which turns out mp4 files, but when i import it into my fcp 5.1.4 every once in a while the sound and footage is off sync. any ideas?
God Speed.
JT

Gotta convert that footage. FCP doesn't edit MP4. Use MPEG STREAMCLIP (www.squared5.com) to convert it to DV, or ProRes if HD Flip.
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