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madVR Envy Core MK2 8K HDR Video Processor
Item #: MADVR-ENVYCORE-MK2
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The all-new madVR Envy Core brings the same cutting-edge video processing features as the award-winning Envy lineup to a broader audience. Designed for versatility, the Envy Core is ideal for modest home theaters, media rooms and living spaces while remaining more accessible.
It delivers best-in-class 4K HDR dynamic tone mapping, instant aspect-ratio handling, subtitle management, next-generation non-linear stretch for scope and 16:9 screens, stunning 4K upscaling, specialized sharpening and detail enhancement, support for 1D and 3D LUT calibration, IP-based control-system support and more.
For an enhanced experience, the optional Core Premium Package adds additional features and doubles the warranty to four years.
Compare madVR Envy Video Processors
Every madVR Envy delivers advanced HDR tone mapping, exceptional scaling, automatic aspect-ratio management and professional-grade video processing. Compare the key differences to find the right model for your theater.
Dynamic HDR Tone Mapping
Frame-by-frame 4K HDR processing optimizes highlights, contrast, saturation and shadow detail for every scene.
Advanced Aspect-Ratio Control
Automatic black-bar detection, instant aspect-ratio switching, subtitle management and support for custom screen formats.
Premium Video Processing
AI upscaling, high-quality chroma processing, precision dithering, calibration support and low-latency gaming capabilities.
Advanced madVR Envy Features
Experience industry-leading HDR processing, intelligent aspect-ratio control, advanced calibration and powerful image-enhancement technology.
HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping
madVR Labs pioneered dynamic, frame-by-frame HDR tone mapping. Its patent-pending DTM 2.0 analyzes every frame in real time to optimize every pixel—processing approximately half a billion pixels per second at 4K60. Proprietary Highlight Recovery, Contrast Recovery and Shadow Detail Recovery deliver an exceptionally detailed and lifelike HDR image.
Auto AR and Geometry Control
Envy detects each aspect ratio and instantly adjusts the image to fit your screen, even when the content changes between multiple formats. Envy Extreme also adds advanced geometry correction for anamorphic-lens barrel distortion, curved screens and complex architectural installations.
4K and 8K Upscaling and Sharpening
Proprietary machine-learning algorithms provide premium 4K, 5K and 8K upscaling*, along with advanced anamorphic stretch. Envy also delivers high-quality chroma upscaling from 4:2:0 to 4:4:4 and can reverse damaging chroma processing applied by certain source devices.
Highly Accurate Calibrations
Envy supports massive 256-point 3D LUTs and 4,096-point 1D LUTs without sacrificing measurement data or precision. This provides up to 16.7 million points of accuracy and integrates with professional calibration platforms including ColourSpace, Calman and others.
Image Enhancements
Advanced processing helps reduce compression artifacts, mosquito noise and 8-bit banding. Additional controls allow users to reduce or add film grain, sharpen fine details, improve edges, remove ringing and customize the image to their preference.
Subtitle Handling and Profiles
Dynamic subtitle handling automatically resizes the image only when subtitles would otherwise be cut off on a scope screen, maximizing the picture area whenever possible. The advanced profile system also makes it easy to manage settings for different content, sources and displays.
8K and HDMI 2.1 Support
Envy Extreme supports 8K HDMI 2.1 output with full 48 Gbps bandwidth and HDCP 2.3 support. Its modern hardware platform is designed to support advanced home-theater systems and evolving video formats for years to come.
Non-Linear Stretch NLS+
NLS+ helps remove black bars when displaying 16:9 content on a 2.35:1 screen. The algorithm combines horizontal expansion with vertical compression, distributing the stretch in both directions for a more natural-looking image with less visible distortion.
Simple to Install and Use
Installation can be completed in minutes. Connect the HDMI output from your AV receiver to Envy, then connect Envy’s HDMI output to your display. With permission, an authorized dealer can also connect remotely, view the video output in real time and provide direct support.
*Maximum supported resolution and available features vary by madVR Envy model and configuration.
madVR Envy Model Comparison
Compare video-processing features, HDMI capabilities, hardware, support, dimensions and available upgrades across the madVR Envy lineup.
| Features by Model | Core MK1 | Core MK1 Premium Pack |
Core MK2 8K Ready 48G |
Core MK2 Premium Pack |
Pro MK3 8K 48G |
Extreme MK3 8K 48G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDR Dynamic Tone Mapping | ||||||
| Frame-by-frame 4K HDR dynamic tone mapping | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Preset HDR “Looks” based on your preferences | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable Highlight and Global Saturation for HDR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contrast Recovery based on the HDR histogram | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Highlight Recovery for fine detail in bright areas | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shadow Detail Recovery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Motion Handling, Scaling and Deinterlacing | ||||||
| Ring-free and artifact-free chroma upscaling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sharp and ring-free high-quality downscaling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI upscaling up to 4K60 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DeintAI AI video-mode deinterlacing for Blu-ray and broadcast television |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling to 5K24/50/60, 8K24/60 and custom resolutions up to 8K60 | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MotionAI per-pixel AI motion interpolation | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Aspect-Ratio Management | ||||||
| Bi-directional non-linear stretch for scope screens Removes or reduces side bars |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bi-directional non-linear stretch for 16:9 screens Removes or reduces top and bottom bars |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fit content to any screen aspect ratio, including custom formats | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Image shift for constant-image-width projection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Convergence correction | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic and instant aspect-ratio and black-bar detection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| IMAX-format detection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI anamorphic-stretch upscaling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subtitle Management with dynamic image resizing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dynamic Subtitle Overlay with repositioning and dimming | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic activation of JVC and Sony lens memories | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Geometry correction For anamorphic-lens barrel distortion, curved screens and off-axis installations |
— | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Artifact Reduction and Edge/Texture Enhancement | ||||||
| Sharpening and edge enhancement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Texture-detail enhancement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI compression-artifact reduction | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI grain and noise reduction | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Banding reduction | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ringing reduction | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| General Features | ||||||
| 96-bit-per-pixel floating-point processing using 4:4:4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Extreme-quality dithering algorithm | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smooth Motion for displays with limited 24 FPS support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic optimization of algorithm-quality levels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced 3D LUT calibration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massive 3D and 1D LUTs Up to 256³ 3D and 4,096-point 1D LUTs with 12-bit precision |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free access to the 50-lesson Envy Academy online course | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| One-touch firmware downloads and installation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote technical assistance from authorized dealers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plug-and-play installation with intuitive user interface | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Frame-packed 1080p24 3D support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP control for Crestron, Control4, Savant, RTI and others | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multilingual menus and help system | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Low-latency gaming mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3D Luminance Boost | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desired SDR Luminance option | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SmartMenus | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Direct AV gear integration without a separate control system | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maximum number of profiles | 50 | Unlimited | 50 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Built-in test patterns | Standard | Advanced | Standard | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced |
| Fan curves for cooling and noise reduction | Silent, Balanced, Rack | Silent, Balanced, Rack, Custom | Silent, Balanced, Rack | Silent, Balanced, Rack, Custom | Silent, Balanced, Rack, Custom | Silent, Balanced, Rack, Custom |
| Included remote control | RC1 Standard Remote RF |
RC1 Standard Remote RF |
RC1 Standard Remote RF |
RC1 Standard Remote RF |
RC2 Backlit Remote RF + IR |
RC2 Backlit Remote RF + IR |
| HDMI Input Features and Capabilities | ||||||
| Maximum input resolutions and frame rates | 12-bit 4:4:4 4K24 12-bit 4:2:2 4K60 |
12-bit 4:4:4 4K24 12-bit 4:2:2 4K60 |
12-bit 4:4:4 4K24 12-bit 4:2:2 4K60 |
12-bit 4K120 4:4:4 8K60 4:2:0 |
12-bit 4K120 4:4:4 8K60 4:2:0 |
12-bit 4K120 4:4:4 8K60 4:2:0 |
| Kaleidescape Strato K 4K Cinematic support up to 4:4:4 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quick Media Switching and Quick Frame Transport | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Variable Refresh Rate input | — | — | — | 1 Hz–Infinite | 1 Hz–Infinite | 1 Hz–Infinite |
| Display Stream Compression input | — | — | — | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| HDMI Output Features and Capabilities | ||||||
| Maximum output resolutions and frame rates | 12-bit 4:4:4 4K120 | 12-bit 4K120 4:4:4 8K60 4:4:4 |
12-bit 4:4:4 4K120 | 12-bit 4K120 4:4:4 8K60 4:4:4 |
12-bit 4K120 4:4:4 8K60 4:4:4 |
12-bit 4K120 4:4:4 8K60 4:4:4 |
| Display Stream Compression output | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Variable Refresh Rate output | — | 120 Hz, 240 Hz, 360 Hz | — | 120 Hz, 240 Hz, 360 Hz | 120 Hz, 240 Hz, 360 Hz | 120 Hz, 240 Hz, 360 Hz |
| Product Roadmap | ||||||
| DeintAI film-mode deinterlacing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Additional undisclosed basic algorithms and features | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-zone convergence correction | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced native-gamut calibration | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI HDR dynamic tone-mapping processing | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Additional undisclosed advanced algorithms and features | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Additional undisclosed basic AI algorithms and features | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Additional undisclosed advanced AI algorithms and features | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| AI motion-compensated multi-frame noise and grain reduction | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| AI motion-compensated video deinterlacing | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| DeintAI Level 2 motion-compensated deinterlacing | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| AI grain-agnostic sharpening | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| ChromaAI next-generation chroma upscaling | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Hardware and Miscellaneous | ||||||
| Paid option for future hardware upgrades | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Warranty on parts and labor | 2 Years | 4 Years | 2 Years | 4 Years | 5 Years | 5 Years |
| CPU processing power | 4 Cores / 8 Threads | 4 Cores / 8 Threads | 6 Cores / 12 Threads | 6 Cores / 12 Threads | 6 Cores / 12 Threads | 6 Cores / 12 Threads |
| RAM | Standard Single Channel |
Standard Single Channel |
Dual Channel | Dual Channel | ECC Dual Channel |
ECC Dual Channel |
| General graphics-processing power | 11,200 GFLOPS | 11,200 GFLOPS | 19,000 GFLOPS | 19,000 GFLOPS | 19,000 GFLOPS | 43,000 GFLOPS |
| Specialized AI graphics-processing power | 60,500–121,000 Tensor Core GFLOPS |
60,500–121,000 Tensor Core GFLOPS |
77,000–154,000 Tensor Core GFLOPS |
77,000–154,000 Tensor Core GFLOPS |
77,000–154,000 Tensor Core GFLOPS |
172,000–344,000 Tensor Core GFLOPS |
| HDMI input port | 1× HDMI 2.0 HDCP 2.2, 18G |
1× HDMI 2.0 HDCP 2.2, 18G |
1× HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3, 48G* |
1× HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3, 48G |
1× HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3, 48G |
1× HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3, 48G |
| Zero-latency HDMI pass-through port | 1× HDMI 2.0 HDCP 2.2, 18G |
1× HDMI 2.0 HDCP 2.2, 18G |
1× HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3, 48G* |
1× HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3, 48G |
1× HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3, 48G |
1× HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3, 48G |
| HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3 48G output ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort outputs for future expansion | 1× DisplayPort 1.4a | 1× DisplayPort 1.4a | 1× DisplayPort 2.1b | 1× DisplayPort 2.1b | 3× DisplayPort 2.1b | 3× DisplayPort 2.1b |
| Wake-On-HDMI | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power consumption | 60–205W | 60–205W | 60–250W | 60–250W | 60–250W | 60–450W |
| AC power input | 100–240V | 100–240V | 100–240V | 100–240V | 100–240V | 100–240V |
| AC power frequency | 50–60Hz | 50–60Hz | 50–60Hz | 50–60Hz | 50–60Hz | 50–60Hz |
| Dimensions and Weight | ||||||
| Rack-mount ears and screws included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rack units | 2U | 2U | 2U | 2U | 4U | 4U |
| Unit dimensions with feet | 17.25 × 13.5 × 4.1 in 438 × 343 × 104 mm |
17.25 × 13.5 × 4.1 in 438 × 343 × 104 mm |
17.25 × 13.5 × 4.1 in 438 × 343 × 104 mm |
17.25 × 13.5 × 4.1 in 438 × 343 × 104 mm |
17.31 × 17.44 × 7.56 in 440 × 443 × 192 mm |
17.31 × 17.44 × 7.56 in 440 × 443 × 192 mm |
| Shipping dimensions | 23 × 18 × 9 in 594 × 467 × 235 mm |
23 × 18 × 9 in 594 × 467 × 235 mm |
23 × 18 × 9 in 594 × 467 × 235 mm |
23 × 18 × 9 in 594 × 467 × 235 mm |
23 × 26 × 14 in 583 × 660 × 356 mm |
23 × 26 × 14 in 583 × 660 × 356 mm |
| Shipping weight | 24 lb 10.9 kg |
24 lb 10.9 kg |
24 lb 10.9 kg |
24 lb 10.9 kg |
46 lb 20.9 kg |
48 lb 21.8 kg |
Important Notes
- Some output signal formats may require Display Stream Compression.
- Features marked TBD are estimated or have not yet been finalized.
- Calibration support includes Calman and ColourSpace with the Envy Calibration Engine V2.
- Features, specifications and roadmap items are subject to change without notice.
- Direct device integration requires equipment to be connected to the same local network as Envy.
- ECC memory can detect and correct certain memory errors to improve system stability.
- Processing-power specifications may be replaced by equal or better hardware.
- DisplayPort expansion is not currently available and remains under consideration.
- When rack mounting, madVR recommends placing Envy above a component that does not generate significant heat.
- Automatic JVC and Sony lens-memory activation is listed as coming soon.
- Subtitle features support both subtitles and closed captioning.
- Core MK2 8K Ready contains HDMI 2.1 48G hardware but operates at HDMI 2.0 18G capability without the Core MK2 Premium Pack.
Specs
Item #: MADVR-ENVYCORE-MK2
Manufacturer Part #: CORE-MK2-8K
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