Convert AVCHD to HDV via Toast 9?

Hi
I wonder if i can use Toast 9 to convert my AVCHD files from my Sony SR11 to HDV 1080i50 direct, so I can work with those files in my FCS1 (FCP5.1.4) ?
Right now I have a problem since i have to use IMovie 08 to import my 1920x1080 "Full HD" to AIC, and then use Mpeg Streamclip to convert AIC to HDV 1080i50
This procedure takes forewer.
Could Toast 9 be the solution to my problems?
Cheers
Hans

Thank you. very much.
That will save me some money
I know the best solution would be to upgrade to FCS 2, but right now I am saving money to buy a Sony HDV camera. and the SR11 will be the ”B-cam”.
That is the reason I would like to convert the AVCHD to HDV
That combination would work fine with FCS 1 and I could wait a bit before I upgrade becuse I will probably have to buy a new computer aswell at the same time.
My upgrade will probably be to FCS 3 when that comes out sometime next year !?
Once again
Thank you
Cheers
Hans

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