MadVR Envy Extreme MK3 Video Processor

Description

madVR Envy Extreme MK3 – The flagship Envy processor

The madVR Envy Extreme MK3 is the top of the current Envy range, for dedicated theatres and other demanding installations. It includes everything in the Pro MK3, then adds an NVIDIA 5080, MotionAI, geometry correction, substantially more processing headroom, and eligibility for future paid hardware upgrades. HDMI is full 2.1 48 Gbps on input, output and pass-through, with 5K and 8K upscaling and a 5-year warranty.

Processing headroom

The Extreme MK3 is built around an NVIDIA 5080 GPU, a 6-core / 12-thread CPU and ECC dual-channel memory. Official graphics performance is 43,000 GFLOPS, with 172,000–344,000 Tensor-core GFLOPS for the AI tools – more than double the Pro MK3 – which is what gives it room to run MotionAI and the heavier algorithms together. Typical power draw is 60W to 450W. Fan curves include Silent, Balanced, Rack and Custom. The 4U chassis measures 440 x 443 x 192 mm (W x D x H) with feet, and rack ears are included.

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, with preset HDR looks and adjustable highlight and global saturation.

MotionAI

MotionAI is exclusive to the Extreme. It is madVR’s per-pixel AI motion interpolation, intended to add smoothness without the usual soap-opera look, and it can be set to taste. It is a current Extreme MK3 feature, not a future update.

Aspect ratio, geometry and subtitles

The Extreme MK3 detects aspect ratio and black bars, including IMAX-format changes, and fits the image to the screen. Bi-directional NLS+ works on scope and 16:9 screens, with image shift for CIW projection, convergence correction and AI anamorphic stretch. Geometry correction – unique to the Extreme – can address anamorphic-lens barrel distortion, curved screens and off-axis projector placement. Subtitle management can resize the image when captions would be cut off, and Dynamic Subtitle Overlay can reposition and dim subtitles without shrinking the picture. Automatic activation of JVC and Sony lens memories, via IP control, is listed by madVR as coming soon.

4K, 5K and 8K upscaling

AI upscaling covers 4K60 and goes on to 5K24/50/60, 8K24/60, and custom resolutions up to 8K60 (some formats may need DSC). Chroma is upscaled from 4:2:0 to 4:4:4, and the Envy can undo poor chroma upscaling from a source before applying its own. Sharpening, texture enhancement, AI compression-artefact reduction, grain and noise reduction, banding reduction and ringing reduction are included.

Calibration

The Extreme MK3 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.

HDMI 2.1, 48 Gbps and gaming

There is one full HDMI 2.1 HDCP 2.3 48 Gbps input, one 48 Gbps output and one 48 Gbps zero-latency pass-through. Maximum input is 12-bit 4K120 4:4:4 or 8K60 4:2:0; maximum output is 12-bit 4K120 4:4:4 or 8K60 4:4:4. Low-latency gaming mode, Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Quick Media Switching, Quick Frame Transport, and VRR (input from 1 Hz, output at 120, 240 and 360 Hz) are included. Three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs are specified for future expansion and are not yet available. Wake-on-HDMI can power the unit up when a signal appears.

Remote, profiles and installation

The RC2 backlit remote (RF and IR) is included, with motion-activated backlighting, dedicated Back and Info buttons, and extra assignable keys. Profiles are unlimited, with advanced test patterns. Place the Envy between your AVR or sources and the display. With your permission, a dealer can use madAssist to view the output and operate the unit remotely. IP control covers Crestron, Crestron Home, Control4, Savant, RTI and others.

5-year warranty and upgrade path

The Extreme MK3 is covered by madVR’s 5-year parts and labour warranty. It is also the only current Envy model officially eligible for a paid future hardware upgrade.

Key features

• NVIDIA 5080 GPU with ECC memory, in a 4U chassis
• Full HDMI 2.1 48 Gbps input, output and pass-through, with 4K120 and 8K60 support
• Frame-by-frame HDR dynamic tone mapping, with highlight, contrast and shadow recovery
• MotionAI motion interpolation (Extreme only)
• Geometry correction for barrel distortion, curved screens and off-axis installs (Extreme only)
• AI upscaling to 4K, 5K and 8K, plus NLS+ and instant aspect ratio control
• VRR, ALLM, QMS and QFT for lower-latency gaming
• 256³ 3D LUT and 4,096-point 1D LUT calibration
• RC2 backlit RF/IR remote, IP control and madAssist
• 5-year warranty, with a paid hardware-upgrade path