Thanks for the tip about the codec only being available for FCP 6. I made a colossal typo in my post, we’re running 5.1.2. So your tip of using DVCPro HD could work. Excellent! Also, in my defense, I’m not the owner of the company I work for, just a mere peon, I obviously realize what old equipment I’m working with– I deal with it everyday!
Thanks again!