Polyphonic audio files exported to individual mono audio files in FCP

I am working in audio post and can not work with polyphonic files. I need my FCP editor to export (they are currently using XML) the timeline audio as separate mono files, such that if a file in their timeline is polyphonic and has 4 audio files embedded I need them to be 4 mono files so that Pro Tools can work with them.
Any thoughts?

Just a thought (as no-one has responded) what about using soundtrack pro? First send the time line from FCP (in multitrack form) and then see if STP can deliver what you need.
I' be interested to know of other folks experience of polyphonic files. I've not had chance to play with them but there'll be that day. With a deadline...

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