Recording separate audio and video to iMovie?

I have been experimenting with recording video directly to iMovie with my DV camera instead of using a tape (saves time, as I'd have to import it anyway). I was wondering if there is any way I could record audio from a different source (I have a digidesign MBox) at the same time. This way, I'd have better audio quality and not have to worry about syncing it later. If this isn't possible in iMovie, is there a program that it is possible in (preferably not an expensive program)? Maybe Quicktime Pro can do this?
Thanks.

I like Bengt's suggestions. You could try experimenting by opening a second program and record the audio using both iMovie and the microphone input. Since you can mute the camcorder audio in iMovie after syncing, the last challenge is the sync. Seems like a clapboard would work.
Otherwise, look into a video converter box or something where you can mix the audio and video externally, and have it come into iMovie over Firewire at the same time.
Or, check over in the Final Cut forum to see about those capabilities.
Portable hard disk recorders for pros could have separate video/audio inputs.
Bengt's plugin mic is sounding pretty good about now.
John

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