Capturing Only Audio directly into FCP via a line in connection?

Basically I'm wondering if you can source directly into FCP 4.5 from a Walkman pro? So I can capture directly into FCP. Is this possible. Any help would be appreciated.
Ken

Basically I'm wondering if you can source directly
into FCP 4.5 from a Walkman pro? So I can capture
directly into FCP. Is this possible. Any help would
be appreciated.
Ken
Depends. You've got to find a way to bring in analogue audio through a digital system. You can hook the walkman up to a digital camera and then into FCP. Does a walkman even have an output connection?

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