No audio when importing vhs tapes into moviemaker via composite

sounds like either a bad cable or the software is not set right or the format being sent is not really compatible withe Movie Maker.
Try the cable on a different device if possible.
I'd first try a different cable and if that doesn't work, try using a different software, even on a trial basis where you can get something really professional for free to get this specific thing done.

Get the following device for a bit over $25 at TigerDirect.

The USB works better.
USB is far better and easy to use.

Diamond VC500 One Touch Video Capture Device - USB 2.0, 720 x 480, NTSC/PAL, S-Video, Composite, MPEG 4/2 Encoding, Burn to DVD/VCD, Editing Software

You only need coaxial cable to pick up TV stations broadcast via an aerial. If your TV has sockets to connect via HDMI or SCART, then any players can be connected via them. So if the adapter box picks up TV signals, you connect the main aerial cable to that and it should have a coaxial out socket, that should be connected to the aerial in of your TV. If you are recording to an analogue video from the adapter box, then that will need to be connected via a scart socket or other connection.

the procedure is the same ..for vhs...but you will need a firewire cable ..also ..and a program that will import from device...The issue is that Im not sure what program you need for MAC ..but if you have a windows computer available to do that ..things are getting simple..just follow this video..
http://www.5min.com/Video/Windows-Movie-Maker---import-from-a-DV-tape-6876
So...if you have a movie maker in your Mac ..the procedure will be the same ,just playback in the camera ...be sure it is detected by the firewire cable...and record (import ) with the movie maker...
Please dont forget to rate if this helps...

if it is a digital storing one ...you need the manager that came on the camera ..open it and import from device ...
or ..if it is storing on the card ...when you insert the camera you will find the card as a removable device into my computer folder...(possible to find it with the camera name ) open the folder and copy /paste the movies...
If it is a mini vhs tape camcorder...follow this link for to see exactly how to import using windows movie maker..
http://www.5min.com/Video/Windows-Movie-Maker---import-from-a-DV-tape-6876
by the way I assumed that you do have a cable ...

With your Recorded DVD-R Disc "Finalized", and in the DVD player on your computer, you should be able to browse to your videos with Movie Maker.

In MovieMaker, on the left side where it lists:
Movie Tasks
1. Capture Video
Capture from Video device
Import video . . .

You want to "Import Video", by clicking that and browsing to the DVD-R to find what could be MPG files, or VOB files. They're both MP2 DVD format video and audio files.

Tip: Right Clicking in the Import Video Dialogue Box where the files are listed and selecting View / Thumbnails, will present a view of the scenes in each video.

Here is a list of requirements for the Microsoft movie maker to work:
Required Equipment:
• MiniDV digital video camera
• MiniDV tapes
• Computer that supports a digital video connection
• Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2, which includes Movie Maker 2.1
• i.Link port (also known as FireWire or IEEE 1394) on your computer
The service Pack 2 is essential in this case and not to be confused with Service Pack 3.

After you meet these requirements, follow this set of instructions to work the Movie Maker 2.1
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/movies.mspx

Let me know if you have any problems.

what cable are you using to connect your camcorder to the pc? and did you try to look at the manual for that situation. see also the settings from your camcorder before you connect it and look for the memory storage use or tape usage so that the appearance on the computer will be tape and not the memory card. can you pls give me some specific problems and details so that its not hard for us to solve your problem.

Needs
1.Cables like usb or firewire
2. installer cd camed from your camcorder
3. uploading software such as ulead movie director or movie maker, Windows moviemaker, Nero movie maker etc.. or whatever software you have.
4. Edit and save

the following steps are needed to transfer your videos to your computer.
tell me what you have.

CHARCOIS

Windows Movie Maker is a basic video editing and creating software developed by Microsoft. It contains features such as effects, transitions, titles/credits, audio track, timeline narration, and Auto Movie. The accepted formats for import by Windows Movie Maker are WMV, .AVI, MPG, .ASF, .WMA, .WAV, and MP3.

Puzzled about how to import DVD to Windows Movie Maker for further editing? iOrgSoft DVD Ripper can do that job. Not only rip DVD to Windows Movie Maker acceptable videos including AVI, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, ASF, but also convert DVD to MPEG-4, MOV, AVC (H.264), MOV, 3GP, FLV, SWF.

Tutorial: How to Rip DVD to Windows Movie Maker, import DVD to Windows Movie Maker?
Step1: Locate your favorite DVD to the program-DVD to Windows Movie Maker.


Step 2: Specify output video format compatible for Windows Movie Maker, like AVI.


Step 3: Click “start” button to start the process of ripping DVD movies to .AVI video.

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You can check the following links below for more information

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/default.mspx

http://desktopvideo.about.com/od/desktopediting/ss/startmm_3.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/camera.mspx