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Mitigating Fret Noise (example attached)

Here is something I recorded yesterday with my Bluebird, the Mbox Pro and PT. Mic was about 12" from sound port. I know the BB is usually a vocal mic, it's just the only one I have atm.

Someone is coming over today with an SM57 to see if I can get it any better, but I wanted people's thoughts on this... (see attachment)

Musings on bass fret noise- How do you feel about it?

I have been getting good general tones from recording my acoustic bass guitar, however, the action was factory set, and was high. I finally got around to dropping the string height somewhat, and of course the playing comfort is increased, but I am getting more fret buzz.

fret noise on bass

i'm getting fret noise on my new fender active jazz bass (5-string). when i play notes near the bottom of the neck (frets 1-5ish) on the B string, its very difficult to finger the notes without hearing the string vibrate against the fret as i'm pushing it down. i'm not getting a buzz once i've pushed it down, only as i'm pushing it down or lifting up.