Best way to do a voice over in FCP

I want to do voice overs--usually I just record into my minidv cam, and capture keeping just audio. Can I just plug a digital mic plug into my G5 and start rockin?

Yes you can.
As you found out.
I've actually used some usb microphones that were grafted from ViaVoice
best wishes
David
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thanks for your advice. I amusing a samsung C03U multi pattern usb mic, which was recommended by a local apple store? The best I have acheived so far is to set it on its figure of 8 symbol and with the symbol that looks like a hockey stick ! (roll off i think).
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TomVideo4477
The rough description of Preview Window trimming..
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http://www.atr935.blogspot.com/2013/06/pe11-project-assets-organization-for.html
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Not sure I am clear on
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I never had a problem before with this. I used to go to tool, click voice over and record and I would start talking. Now when I press record an error shows up. "specified capture destination file already exists." Can somone help please????

Your version of FCP would help.
Using FCP7, I just tried the VO tool. Works so I cannot help you, sorry.
Just to be clear, you must have a sequence open.
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zena

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