A method includes generating, at a processor, a first virtual scene that includes a virtual object. The method also includes generating a user option to insert a virtual microphone into the first virtual scene. The user option enables user selection of a location of the virtual microphone. The method further includes generating a second virtual scene. The method also includes outputting a tagged sound associated with the virtual object while a display device displays the first virtual scene. The method further includes outputting the tagged sound while the display device displays the second virtual scene in response to a determination that the virtual microphone is inserted into the first virtual scene. Properties of the tagged sound are based on the location of the virtual microphone while the display device displays the second virtual scene.