How to Enable the Windows Media Player 12 Equalizer
The graphic equalizer (EQ) tool is an option built into Windows Media Player 12. Use it when you want to enhance or reduce sound at a particular frequency. The 10-band graphic equalizer allows you to calibrate bass, mid-range, and treble frequencies to your liking, or to compensate for the sound system you’re using. By default, the equalizer feature is disabled. To activate it, open the Windows Media Player 12 app and follow these steps:
How to Use Equalizer Presets in Windows Media Player 12
Windows Media Player 12 has a selection of built-in EQ presets. This may be all you need to enhance or adjust the playback of your music. Most of the presets are designed to go with a particular genre. You’ll see presets for different types of music, including Acoustic, Jazz, Techno, Dance, and more. To select a built-in EQ preset, do the following:
How to Create a Custom Equalizer Profile in Windows Media Player 12
If you can’t seem to get the right sound with the built-in presets, tweak the settings to create a custom setting.
Independent sliders: Each slider moves on its own and doesn’t affect the other sliders.Loose-linked sliders: As you move each slider, other sliders move with it, but loosely.Tight-linked sliders: As you adjust a slider, others shift with it, but tighter than in a loose slider group.
