FCP Capturing & Audio

I'm working with FCP 4 (purch. upgrade on Amazon - I know, I know I'm working in the dark ages), and can't hear audio thru my speakers when capturing; however the audio meter registers sound, and there is sound when playing back the clip after capture. I've been working with an even older version of FCP, and it plays audio thru my external speakers while capturing. Was this feature removed in newer versions of the software in order to eliminate some sort of problem? Or, is there an audio setting I'm overlooking that allows audio playing while capturing?
Any info would be muchly appreciated!
Craig

for versions prior to 5 you have to edit your Capture Preset:
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plugins?
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