How do I record multiple tracks while video remains visible?

Hi,
I need to create an additional audio track for a video. This will be a recorded voice over that is translating the original into Spanish.
I would like to do all of this in SoundtrackPro after "Exporting for SoundtrackPro" from Final Cut Pro. However, I cannot figure out how to record an additional track (not just record on top of the audio file). I'm probably going to have to do "takes," so I need tracks!
Would it be better to use GarageBand and watch the video on Quicktime (or on another monitor)? Or STP on another monitor?
I'm pretty open to the easiest way to do this and still get good sound. Any hints, tips, and ideas are welcome!
(Just a note: Once I get my recorded audio, I would like to have the original audio just barely heard beneath the translation...like on the Olympic documentaries. I know how to do this, I just thought I'd throw it out there to keep in mind...)
thanks,
theprincessspy

Hi,
You can add your video to STP.
Add additional tracks - Command-T.
Record on them.
Mix it.
Export your mix to QuickTime movie, or AIFF to import back into FCP.

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