No Audio in fcp files

I just upgraded from a G5 (I believe OS version 10.4.1) to an I MAC (OS version 10.6.4).
From FCE 2 to FCE 4. All my data and support files for FCE have transferred fine only problem is that when I open an fcp file i can't get audio. Audio is fine in all other file formats (ie MPEG 4 & quicktime files). As far as I can tell audio is fine throughout the system except for the fcp files. Seems like it should be a quick fix somehow but can't figure it out. Also, the audio levels are moving on the meter. Any thoughts?

Yes, I've moved to a new computer with FCE4. Only the existing fcp files that I've built on my old computer have no audio when I try to play from the timeline. Audio in all other formats work. I have the IMAC hooked up to external speakers. Finally, when I capture new video from my mini DV camera I'm able to hear the audio when I play back in FCE. Seems to be an issue only with fcp files that already existed.

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