Sync separate audio & video files at different TC rates

I have Quicktime files of footage shot in DVCPRO HD at 720/60p (60 frames). I have audio recorded as wave files (30 frames). Unfortunatly, most the timecodes don't match. So, I have to visibly match up the mark by revealing the waveforms. But, sometimes they are off due to the diff. frame rates they were recorded at, so they're half a frame off.
How can I get them to match perfectly in the shortest amount of time? (I have hundreds of clips to match up, time is money)
~reicko

Yeah, it is pretty close. And I'm also the audio mixer.... any tips?
Figured you might be one...being able to spot half a frame off sync. Sorry, I am not an audio mixer...so I don't. This is something that would be handled in the audio mixing software, like protools or Logic. BUT, for the way to do it in FCP, go here:
http://proappstuff.com/proapptipsvideotutorials/879F6B61-CFF9-4FD1-8D43-FDF89605 611A/BE5CA6A0-2D41-4F89-955C-16A05AC2A383.html
Once it's finished though, I need to do a pulldown to SD. Do I need a Kona, I see you have one, or can FCP hanlde this? Output too....what format of SD? DV? Beta? Digibeta? DV50? What? If to a format that can be output to via firewire (DV, DV50) then no, you can downconvert in FCP by dropping the finished cut into a DV or DV50 sequence and rendering, then outputting. But for Beta or Digibeta, you need an HD capture card. Decklink cards are another option...but I love my Kona.
Actually, this is my first HD edit and have a few more questions and would love to pick your brain if possible.
This site is for solving problems with FCP. For workflow advice you need to contact me offsite...and i charge for my consulting fees.
[email protected]
Shane

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