While many publications provide detailed knowledge and assistance for recording violins, guitars, and voices, little attention has been given to the bassoon. The historical context for how the bassoon has developed within the realm of recorded music remains unexplored. Additionally, the acoustic characteristics of the bassoon are oftentimes generalized with the qualities of other woodwind instruments, and the techniques employed by audio engineers and recording studios are not analyzed in the context of the instrument's unique properties. The purpose of this paper is to provide bassoonists and audio engineers with a more comprehensive understanding of how the bassoon performance behaves in the recorded environment. Information regarding historical background, instrumental acoustics, and recording techniques will be compiled and uniquely centered around the experience of recording the bassoon.