Locking Video/audio tracks

I just purchased a new imac and am using imovie08 and am trying to edit (2) video clips together but only use the audio from (1) clip constant throughout my project. Is there a way of doing this?
Thanks,
Mike

Is there a way of doing this?
Yes, if the joining of files is not too complex. If they are sequential, simply add one file to the "Project" window after the other, extract ("Command-Shift-Drag") the audio you want to the "Project" window, adjust in/out points as needed and turn down the volume of the original embedded sound tracks. If one file is to be set within the other, then "cut out" the same number of frames from one movie as you intend to insert from the other and then extract, pin, and adjust audio as above.

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