Description
The madVR Envy Extreme MK2 is a high-end video processor designed to enhance picture quality in dedicated home theaters.
Key features include:
- Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM): The Envy utilizes patent-pending frame-by-frame HDR DTM 2.0 technology, offering optimal optimization for each pixel in real-time. This includes Highlight Recovery, Contrast Recovery, and Shadow Detail Recovery for stunning HDR visuals.
- Auto Aspect Ratio Control: The Envy detects and adjusts to every aspect ratio instantly, ensuring the image fits the screen perfectly without black bars, even with changing aspect ratios during a movie.
- 4K Upscaling & Sharpening: Proprietary machine learning algorithms provide top-notch 4K and 8K upscaling and anamorphic stretch. It also offers high-quality chroma upscaling (4:2:0 to 4:4:4) and can reverse damaging chroma upscaling from source players.
- 3D LUT Calibration: The Envy supports massive 256-point 3D Look-Up Tables (LUTs) for incredibly accurate calibrations, integrating with calibration products like ColourSpace, Calman, and displayCal.
- Image Enhancements: The Envy includes various algorithms for artifact removal, debanding, mosquito noise reduction, and other image enhancements such as grain removal and edge sharpening.
- Subtitle Handling & Profiling: The subtitle handling dynamically resizes the image to fit subtitles when needed, maximizing picture size. The profile system allows users to create and manage settings profiles based on their preferences or different sources.
- 8K and HDMI 2.1 Support: The Envy Extreme supports 8K and HDMI 2.1 output, providing full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3 support, making it the first stand-alone video processor with these advanced capabilities.
- Continuous Innovation: The Envy supports easy firmware updates, with upcoming features like MotionAI™ for improved motion handling and AI-based algorithms for dynamic tone mapping, noise reduction, upscaling, and more.
- Setup and Control: Initial setup is quick and straightforward, and the Envy comes with a remote control. The menu system includes on-screen, context-sensitive help, and the Envy can be integrated with automation systems like Control4, Crestron, Savant, and RTI.
- Build and Design: The Envy MK2 features an all-aluminum 3mm case, reduced size from 5U to 4U, and improved cooling with the Glacier X2 system. Both Envy models come with a 5-year warranty.
In conclusion, the madVR Envy Extreme MK2 is a powerful video processor that aims to deliver unparalleled picture quality in high-end home theaters, with a focus on HDR, aspect ratio control, upscaling, and continuous innovation through firmware updates.
