Audio static during output

Hello everyone,
Having completed a first draft of a video project, I am trying to run a copy to my external DVD recorder for my client to review.
I've done this many times, most recently in mid February, but now I am befuddled!
Picture looks good with video playback setting set to Apple Firewire NTSC (720X480) but the audio is in full static with audio playback settings set to audio follows video.
I have opened another project to test with and I get the same thing. I've powered down the system and my deck with no results.
Could this be a symptom of a bad firewire cable even with a good picture image?
Cheers,
Chris

D'oh! It's amazing how logic goes out the window when you are in a panic.
Thanks David. I'll give that a try.
Cheers,
Chris

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