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Envy Extreme MK2 Video Processor

madVR Envy Extreme MK2 – The Pinnacle of Video Processing

The madVR Envy Extreme MK2 is the ultimate solution for uncompromising home cinema video performance. Designed for discerning enthusiasts and professionals, it brings groundbreaking innovations to the world of video processing, with powerful 8K upscaling, AI-driven enhancement, dynamic HDR tone mapping, and an overhauled design built for stability, silence, and style. With the Envy MK2, your theatre will look and feel like nothing else before.

Ultra high-end processing power

Powered by the NVIDIA 4080 GPU, the Envy MK2 provides up to 100% more GPU performance over the MK1, enabling higher quality settings and concurrent algorithm processing. It features ECC RAM for enterprise-level reliability and doubled RAM and SSD capacity. This is a dedicated, purpose-built system engineered for next-generation performance and stability, setting a new benchmark in home theatre video processing.

Revolutionary dynamic tone mapping

madVR’s patent-pending HDR DTM 2.0 analyzes every frame in real time, optimizing each pixel individually, over half a billion per second at 4K60. With proprietary Highlight Recovery, Contrast Recovery, and Shadow Detail Recovery, Envy brings out more detail and realism in every frame, offering a cinematic experience that rivals commercial projection systems.

Automatic aspect ratio and geometry control

The Envy MK2 instantly adapts to changing aspect ratios with pixel-perfect geometry correction. Whether you’re watching IMAX, 2.35:1, or 16:9 content, it automatically adjusts to fit your screen, eliminates black bars, and manages subtitles with precision. Perfect for complex installations and curved or custom screens.

8K upscaling and sharpening

Envy’s advanced machine-learning upscaling supports 4K, 5K, and 8K* displays, along with unmatched chroma upsampling (4:2:0 to 4:4:4). It can reverse low-quality chroma scaling from source players and apply its superior enhancement pipeline for a cleaner, sharper image.

Industry-leading calibration tools

Envy supports massive 256-point 3D LUTs and 4,096-point 1D LUTs, resulting in over 16.7 million points of calibration accuracy. This level of precision ensures unmatched tonal reproduction and seamless integration with calibration tools like ColourSpace and Calman.

Image enhancement and artifact removal

The MK2 includes elite algorithms for removing compression artifacts, mosquito noise, and 8-bit banding, while offering tools to tweak grain, sharpness, and ringing to taste. These fine controls give you the power to tune your image to absolute perfection.

Subtitle handling & profile system

Envy’s dynamic subtitle handling ensures your scope screen experience isn’t marred by cutoff text, while its profile system offers a flexible way to manage custom video settings across content types, resolutions, and devices—all easily accessible via remote or automation.

Glacier X2 cooling system

The Glacier X2 cooling architecture features five high-end fans, enlarged GPU heat sinks, an airflow director, and a custom case layout. It provides whisper-quiet operation with three noise profiles (including “Silent”), thermal isolation, and optimized airflow for consistent high performance in any rack or cabinet environment.

Premium aluminium chassis

The new custom-engineered aluminium enclosure is slimmer (now 4U vs 5U) and more beautiful than ever, with a 20mm faceplate and matching rack ears. This chassis is meticulously crafted for premium aesthetics and functional thermal design, making the Envy MK2 a centrepiece worthy of any high-end system.

Backlit premium remote control

With an ergonomic design and aluminium finish, the new backlit remote control adds luxury and convenience. Features include pickup sensor, user-configurable backlight duration, dedicated Info and Back buttons, assignable flex keys, and both IR and RF compatibility for seamless control in any theatre environment.

8K & HDMI 2.1 support

The Envy Extreme MK2 supports 8K HDMI 2.1 output with full 48 Gbps and HDCP 2.3. This ensures forward compatibility and future-proofing for the next generation of content, displays, and source devices.

Non-linear stretch (NLS+)

madVR’s innovative NLS+ is the first algorithm to combine horizontal expansion with vertical compression, allowing users to eliminate black bars on 2.35:1 screens while watching 16:9 content with a more natural and immersive look than ever before.

Simple installation and remote support

Setup takes just minutes. No advanced knowledge required. Plug your AVR’s HDMI output into the Envy, then send the Envy’s HDMI output to your display. Dealers can even provide real-time remote support, viewing your Envy’s output and operating it as if they were in the room.

Best-in-class 5-year warranty

Backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty, madVR Envy MK2 processors are built with obsessive attention to quality and reliability. This ensures long-term satisfaction, performance, and peace of mind, years beyond what competing processors offer.

Key features

• 8K HDMI 2.1 output with full 48 Gbps and HDCP 2.3 support
• Dynamic HDR Tone Mapping 2.0 with real-time per-frame analysis
• Nvidia 4080 GPU with ECC RAM and Glacier X2 cooling system
• Auto aspect ratio, geometry correction, subtitle handling
• Machine-learning upscaling to 4K, 5K, and 8K
• Massive 3D LUT (256-point) and 1D LUT (4,096-point) support
• Backlit premium remote with RF/IR and programmable buttons
• Whisper-quiet operation with customizable fan curves
• Scope screen optimized features, including subtitle scaling and NLS+
• 5-year warranty – best in the industry

"for all of these reasons—it's impeccable engineering, superb build quality, future-focused features that truly enhance the viewing experience, and excellent customer support,"

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