Isn't this why tape should be stored "tails out" so the pre-echo becomes post echo (which should be less noticeable?) Anyway, this is what I was taught on my only recording project that used tape. We recorded live (i.e., mixed on the fly) to two track ½" tape at 30 IPS, and mastered the cd directly from that. (This was in 2002 back before the vinyl revival and before streaming and downloads killed the cd market.)
Early Faint "Phantom" Turntable/Vinyl Signal???
So, I'm getting an early, faint audio signal coming through the speakers (from my vinyl) which immediately precedes the full volume signal. It is the actual signal of the music, which I can hear very faintly. What is this phenomenon? Is this a TT/Cartridge issue? Phono Stage?