DAC-100 importing VHS to imovie- SOUND?

I trying to convert my VHS to imovie, and in the imovie window, it plays(and imports) fine, even plays sound- but when I go to re-play what I just imported, there is NO sound? What gives? I can't figure it out!

Can you provide a few more details as to what you are doing, seeing and hearing???
Are you importing to the clips panel or the timeline? After you disconnect the converter, your imported footage has no sound?
Simple things first, be sure the video track check box is checked. It is located at the far right of the timeline. I imported a quicktime clip from a disk, and it had no sound after import and I discovered that the box had somehow become unchecked.
A workaround if it still doesn't have sound is to first record your VHS tape to DV using your digital camcorder and then import that into iMovie.
Good Luck, and post back if you still have problems!

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