Seamless import of Sony MRC1K files into FCP X?

I am planning on purchasing the Sony MRC1K "Direct To Edit" unit for my Canon XHA1. Will FCP X recognize the files to import that the Sony MRC1K creates?

Well, I've got time if thats what it takes.
My goal is to convert the 32gb of "AVI files" into something compatible in FCP X without reducing the video quality. I don't know a specific file type, I just imported them from MINI DV into Sony Vegas (and then just dragged the files from Vegas onto an external and now just want them to get into FCP X)
I just downloaded Stream Clip, added 100 clips (4gb) of avi clips to batch list, but am having trouble converting. I tried converting to DV or Quicktime and the response is "Error: Can't create the MOV file"

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