Description
madVR Envy Core MK2 – Advanced video processing in a compact chassis
The madVR Envy Core MK2 brings the Envy feature set to modest home theatres, living rooms and media spaces, in a quiet 2U chassis. It offers madVR’s frame-by-frame HDR dynamic tone mapping, instant aspect ratio handling, subtitle management, AI upscaling to 4K60, non-linear stretch and 3D LUT calibration. The hardware is 8K-ready with HDMI 2.1 48 Gbps ports; without the optional Core MK2 Premium Pack it operates as HDMI 2.0 18 Gbps, which is still enough for 4K viewing.
More processing in the same 2U size
The Core MK2 keeps the compact 438 x 343 x 104 mm (W x D x H) enclosure, with rack ears included. Inside is an NVIDIA 5060 GPU, a 6-core / 12-thread CPU and dual-channel memory – a step up from the original Core – with a typical power draw of 60W to 250W. Fan profiles are Silent, Balanced and Rack.
HDR dynamic tone mapping
madVR’s frame-by-frame HDR dynamic tone mapping analyses every frame in real time, including at 4K60. Highlight Recovery, Contrast Recovery and Shadow Detail Recovery are included, along with preset HDR looks and adjustable highlight and global saturation, so HDR films and series sit more naturally on the display you actually own.
Auto aspect ratio and subtitle handling
The Envy Core MK2 detects aspect ratio and black bars, including IMAX-format changes, and fits the image to your screen. Bi-directional non-linear stretch (NLS+) works on both scope and 16:9 screens, and there is image shift for CIW projection, convergence correction, AI anamorphic stretch, and subtitle management that resizes the image when captions would otherwise be cut off. Geometry correction for barrel distortion, curved screens and off-axis projectors is not part of the Core – that remains an Extreme feature.
AI upscaling to 4K
AI upscaling is included up to 4K60, with ring-free chroma upscaling and high-quality downscaling. The Core MK2 can also apply AI anamorphic stretch. Upscaling to 5K and 8K is not included on the base unit; that is part of the Core MK2 Premium Pack.
Calibration
The Core MK2 supports 3D LUTs up to 2563 and 4,096-point 1D LUTs at 12-bit precision, and works with Calman and ColourSpace via Envy calibration engine V2. That is the same LUT capacity as the rest of the current Envy range.
Image tools on the base unit
Sharpening, edge enhancement and texture detail enhancement are included. AI compression-artefact reduction, grain and noise reduction, banding reduction and ringing reduction are not on the base Core MK2; they arrive with the Premium Pack.
NLS+ non-linear stretch
NLS+ combines horizontal expansion with vertical compression, so 16:9 content can fill a 2.35:1 screen (and the other way around) with a more natural stretch than a simple side or top-and-bottom pull.
HDMI, gaming and the Premium Pack
There is one HDMI 2.1 input, one HDMI 2.1 output and one HDMI 2.1 zero-latency pass-through, plus a DisplayPort 2.1b output reserved for future use (not yet available). Officially, those HDMI 2.1 48 Gbps ports operate as HDMI 2.0 18 Gbps until the Core MK2 Premium Pack is installed. Low-latency gaming mode and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) are included. Input and output VRR, 5K/8K upscaling and full 48 Gbps operation need the Premium Pack, which also doubles the warranty from 2 years to 4 years. That pack is not listed on the site yet.
Simple setup and support
Installation is straightforward: place the Envy between your AVR or sources and the display. Menus and help are available in English and several other languages. With your permission, a dealer can use madAssist to view the output and operate the unit remotely. The RC1 standard RF remote is included, and there is IP control for Crestron, Crestron Home, Control4, Savant, RTI and others. Warranty is 2 years, extendable to 4 years with the Premium Pack.
Key features
- Frame-by-frame HDR dynamic tone mapping, with highlight, contrast and shadow recovery
- 2U chassis with NVIDIA 5060 GPU, 6-core CPU and dual-channel memory
- AI upscaling to 4K60, plus NLS+ and instant aspect ratio control
- HDMI 2.1 48 Gbps hardware (operates as 18 Gbps without the Premium Pack)
- 2563 3D LUT and 4,096-point 1D LUT calibration, with Calman and ColourSpace support
- RC1 RF remote, IP control and madAssist remote support
- 2-year warranty (4 years with the Core MK2 Premium Pack)
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