Only two "Capturable" audio channels?

I cannot seem to figure out how to import or capture more than two audio channels from within FCP. After opening the "Log and Capture" window and then tabbing to "Clip Settings," the option to have more audio channels is greyed out. Any suggestions?
I am using a Sony DSR-45 DVCAM deck and a Quad PowerMac G5. The tapes I am trying to import are miniDV and StudioDV tapes.
Thank you,
Rybo
Quad 2.5GHz PowerMac G5   Mac OS X (10.4.7)   4.5 GB DDR2 SDRAM

the limitation is in the hardware you are using. DV as a format is used widely in many spectrums of todays broadcast world, but your basic DV hardware is very much consumer equipment with consumer limitations ... upgrade your hardware and the problem will go away.
for example, use a DV deck like the DSR-1500 together with a capture card, like the Decklink or Kona or Pipe cards. then using the SDI output from the deck you can happily capture 4 channels. likewise for your live input.
hope it helps
Andy

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