mp3

It can be converted both in iTunes and in QT Pro.

In iTunes: Go to Preferences>Advanced>Importing and change the Import Using: pulldown to AIFF Enscoder (or WAV Encoder), make sure the "Details" (Setting:) are set to 48.000 kHz, 16 bit, Stereo. then import your mp3 audio into iTunes. It will be imported as AIFF. If it is already in iTunes as an mp3 file then right clip on the file and go to: Convert selection to AIFF.

In Quicktime (Pro): Open your mp3 file using QT. Go to File>Export, when the dialogue box comes up, tell it where you want to save it. Set Export (near the bottom) to "Sound to AIFF" the click <Options> and set Format: Linear PCM, Channels: Stereo (L R) and Rate: (48.000)

Then you can import your new audio file into FCP.
 
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