Audio problems using external mic

Hi,
I'm having problems hearing audio that was recorded using an external mic - both wireless and wired handhelds.
I can hear the audio through the camera (Canon GL2 dv)
but not during importing into IMovie HD 5.02.
After import I still can't hear audio. All volumes are up and on and boxes are checked. Is there an audio patch?
Please help!

Hi Sue,
No that didn't solve the problem either.
It seems to be a problem with IMovie.
You can hear the audio using Final Cut Pro.

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