Audio distorted on import fcpx

The audio on a couple of clips sounds like its underwater when imported into FCPX project. The original clip and audio is perfect and this is not the first time it has happened. Not every clip is effected. I imported over 40 clips and 2 are effected this way. I have tried importing again but to no avail. Has anyone experienced this and is there a solution.
Thanks

YOu're going to have to give complete specs for what you're importing from where and how you're importing. Need to give complete specs of the media, video and audio.

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