Wow. We’re still catching our breath from CEDIA 2025. This year’s show was one of the most memorable in madVR Labs’ history, and we want to take a moment to share it with you.
With nearly 20 Envy Extremes used at the show, including some last-minute additions to support our partners, the Envy was everywhere you looked — powering demos, headlining theaters, and helping our industry friends put on their very best presentations.
The big news: Envy was honored with 10 awards at the show. We hear that may be close to an industry record, but more importantly, it’s something we’re deeply grateful for — recognition from press, integrators, and enthusiasts across the board.
Here’s the rundown on the Envy Core MK2 awards:
🏆 CEDIA Smart Home Awards – 2025 Global Best New Hardware Product Award
🏆 TWICE – CEDIA 2025 Best Of Show
🏆 Residential Systems – CEDIA 2025 Best Of Show
🏆 Projector Central – CEDIA 2025 Best Of Show
🏆 AVS Forum – CEDIA 2025 Best Of Show
🏆 Residential Tech Today – Innovation Award
🏆 Projector Reviews – Hot Product Award
🏆 AV Nirvana – CEDIA 2025 Best Of Show
🏆 CE Pro – BEST Product Award
🏆 AVS Forum – Best Demo Room (SR7) along with our partners Seymour Screen Excellence, StormAudio, Christie Digital, ASCENDO, Moovia, Panamorph and Simplified Acoustics. Congratulations to all partners and all CEDIA award winners.
The main focus was on the newly announced Envy Core MK2 8K and Envy Extreme MK3. Between their upgraded GPUs, full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 input/output, new gaming modes with VRR up to 360Hz output, Dynamic Subtitle Overlay™, and our ongoing focus on ease of use and integration, the new models are resonating strongly with the market.
But at the end of the day, the Envy is only part of the story. What really made CEDIA special was connecting with so many of you — hearing your feedback, answering questions, and seeing the excitement first-hand in demo rooms across the show floor.
From all of us at madVR Labs: thank you. These awards aren’t just about Envy. They’re about the community of integrators, dealers, partners, and enthusiasts who continue to support and push us forward.
Here’s to an amazing rest of the year ahead. 🚀
— The madVR Labs Team
madVR Labs Announces Next-Generation Envy Extreme MK3 and Core MK2 Video Processors and Unveils Plans For Major New Software Release
he First and Only Video Processors with Full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 Input and Output With Advanced Gaming Support; Also Announces Plans For Major Software Update With New Features For All Models
madVR Labs recently announced the next generation of its acclaimed Envy video processors—the Envy Extreme MK3 8K-48G, Envy Pro MK3 8K-48G, and Envy Core MK2 8K-48G. These models set new benchmarks for performance, specifications, and intuitive operation—introducing HDMI 2.1 with full 48 Gbps input and output support, advanced GPUs, and groundbreaking features for both cinema enthusiasts and gamers, including Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support on the input and output up to 360hz. See the full specifications.
In high-end audio, new formats and interfaces are often adopted quickly. Audio over IP (AoIP) is different. Moving audio to the network is not just a matter of replacing analog or AES/EBU cables with Ethernet. It reshapes how systems are designed, deployed, and maintained.
Once audio is transported as network traffic, integrators face challenges that go beyond audio alone: latency management, clock synchronization, traffic isolation, and quality of service all come into play. These are concepts more familiar to IT specialists than to traditional Hi-Fi or home cinema installers. AoIP is therefore not only a technical shift, but a cultural one.
For many integrators, that shift requires support, training, and carefully considered tools.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FIRST
Park Road Post Production in New Zealand – Peter Jackson’s legendary facility, uses Trinnov MC processors with MC Dante.
Trinnov has not been absent from the AoIP conversation. Since 2018, we have supported Dante® in professional markets, where large-scale audio distribution and interoperability are common. That experience taught us how to address clock domains, jitter, and routing in mission-critical environments.
But for residential projects, we chose to wait. Not because we couldn’t implement AoIP, but because we wanted to do it right. At Trinnov, new technologies are introduced only when they enhance performance, reliability, and long-term system value.
That is why AoIP arrives on our residential platform today, in the form of the AltitudeCI.
Engineering a Reliable Foundation
INTEGRATED BY DESIGN WITH NATIVE DANTE AND AES67
In the AltitudeCI, AoIP is part of the core architecture from the ground up. This approach makes it possible to address one of the most complex challenges in modern AV: multiple unsynchronized clock domains. HDMI brings one clock, AoIP brings another. Without proper management, those streams can drift, causing jitter or instability.
To resolve this, Trinnov developed its own software-domain Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter (ASRC) for Ravenna/AES67. This in-house work took years to complete, and it ensures real-time reconciliation of independent clocks without compromising transparency. We chose the software approach because we wanted every AltitudeCI to support both Ravenna/AES67 and Dante natively. That way, integrators know their needs are covered from the start, without having to make protocol choices upfront or invest in additional hardware they might not need.
The AltitudeCI’s Three-Port Network Artchitecture
ASRC itself is common in AoIP, but Trinnov’s custom software implementation is what sets the AltitudeCI apart, delivering both stability and flexibility while maintaining our long-standing standards for signal integrity.
THREE-PORT NETWORK ARCHITECTURE
Another part of this foundation is the AltitudeCI’s three-port Ethernet design. The processor includes one RJ45 port and two SFP cages, which support either copper or fiber connections. By default, Port 1 is isolated from Ports 2 and 3. This means control traffic and AoIP audio can live on separate networks, a best practice that reduces congestion and prevents interference.
At the same time, all three ports are fully configurable. They can be assigned to different roles, combined for redundancy, or adapted to fit unique topologies. This flexibility ensures the AltitudeCI can integrate smoothly into anything from a single-room theater to a complex yacht installation, it also makes the AltitudeCI well-suited for high-security environments.
Making AoIP Practical for Integrators
DIRECTLINK AS A SHORTCUT
With the DirectLink approach, one can link the AltitudeCI directly to the Amplitude16 with a single Ethernet cable.
In some projects, the challenge with AoIP is not the protocol itself but the risk of congestion when audio traffic shares space with heavy network activity. DirectLink addresses this by creating a dedicated path between the AltitudeCI and an Amplitude16 equipped with the Dante input board. By isolating AoIP traffic from the client’s main network, it ensures audio runs smoothly while keeping setup straightforward and repeatable.
DirectLink is not a new technology, but a method made possible by the AltitudeCI’s flexible three-port network architecture. Because each port can be configured independently, integrators can separate control, internet, and AoIP traffic in a way that fits the project.
It is important to see DirectLink for what it is: a practical shortcut. It makes integration easier and more predictable, but it does not replace best practices. Long-term reliability still comes from understanding how to design proper AoIP networks, which is why Trinnov continues to invest in training and education to empower integrators with that knowledge.
REAL-WORLD ADVANTAGES
With AoIP implemented at the core of AltitudeCI, integrators gain practical benefits that translate directly into better projects:
Scalability: from 8 to 32 channels today, with 64-channel builds available from 2026.
Output flexibility: hybrid routing with analog, AES/EBU, and Dante/AES67 outputs.
Cleaner racks: fewer converters and less cabling bulk.
Space efficiency: easier deployment in tight environments, such as yachts or compact rack rooms.
Compatibility: Dante preferred for outputs, AES67 for inputs, particularly when integrating with devices like the Dolby CP950 or IMS3000 cinema servers.
Consistent quality: the AltitudeCI and Amplitude16 share the same DAC architecture, so whether conversion happens at the processor or the amplifier, sound quality remains seamless and transparent.
SOFTWARE-FIRST, PAY ONLY FOR WHAT YOU NEED
AoIP does more than simplify cabling or enable higher channel counts. It also unlocks a new value model for integrators and end-users.
Because the AltitudeCI is built on a software-based architecture , outputs are licensed in 2-channel increments. Whether you start with 8, 12, or 20 channels, you pay only for what the project requires today. When it’s time to expand, additional channels can be unlocked via software, with no need for new hardware, expansion boards, or unnecessary upfront costs.
This flexibility reflects Trinnov’s software-first approach: we invest in developing our own solutions and routing architecture so integrators gain precise scalability without compromise. The result is a processor that adapts to the system, not the other way around, redefining what an AV processor can deliver in terms of both performance and long-term value.
Ready for Today, Built for Tomorrow
HYBRID FREEDOM
AoIP is not replacing analog. It is expanding what is possible. The AltitudeCI supports hybrid topologies where analog, AES/EBU, and AoIP outputs coexist.
Every speaker or subwoofer output can be routed to any output, regardless of its type, ensuring consistency while leaving integrators free to choose the most appropriate path.
This flexibility makes it easier to design transitional systems that combine legacy hardware with future-ready infrastructure.
WHY NOW MATTERS
For Trinnov, the timing of AoIP adoption was not about being first to market. It was about being ready. AoIP, done properly, requires more than protocol compliance. It requires engineering at the platform level, a vision for long-term scalability, and the responsibility to empower integrators who must deliver reliable systems to their clients.
That is why AoIP enters Trinnov’s residential portfolio now, not as an experiment, but as a mature solution embedded in the AltitudeCI. It is ready for today’s projects and built to grow into tomorrow’s.
Takeaway
Audio over IP marks a turning point in residential AV. It introduces efficiency, scalability, and new design freedoms, but it also demands careful engineering and new expertise. Trinnov’s deliberate timing ensures that AoIP can be embraced by everyone without compromise.
By building AoIP directly into the AltitudeCI, supporting both Dante and AES67, and providing methods like DirectLink alongside education and training, we give integrators the tools they need to succeed in this new era.
CEDIA 2025 was a storm of success. Our demo room packed with visitors, the new lineup on display and the energy of the show floor all came together in an unforgettable week.
We’re honored to receive an AVS Forum “Best of CEDIA 2025” award.
Erik Wesley from AVS Forum shared his impressions:
“I’m a big fan of their speakers, and their demo didn’t disappoint. They had a 7.1.4 setup running clips from Ambulance and the Hans Zimmer concert film… The demo was excellent overall, and it was an easy pick for another AVSForum ‘Best of CEDIA 2025’ award.”
Thank you to AVS Forum, our partners, and everyone who stepped into the storm with us in Denver. This is just the beginning.
madVR Labs Announces Next-Generation Envy Extreme MK3 and Core MK2 Video Processors and Unveils Plans For Major New Software Release
The First and Only Video Processors with Full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 Input and Output With Advanced Gaming Support; Also Announces Plans For Major Software Update With New Features For All Models
Rockville, MD – September 3, 2025 – madVR Labs, the industry leader in high-performance video processing for home theaters and media rooms, today announced the next generation of its acclaimed Envy video processors—the Envy Extreme MK3 8K-48G, Envy Pro MK3 8K-48G, and Envy Core MK2 8K-48G. These models set new benchmarks for performance, specifications, and intuitive operation—introducing HDMI 2.1 with full 48 Gbps input and output support, advanced GPUs, and groundbreaking features for both cinema enthusiasts and gamers, including Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support on the input and output up to 360hz. See the full specifications.
Core MK2 – Advanced Processing, Price/Performance Leader, 8K Ready The Envy Core MK2 (8350 EUR* through December 31, 2025, 9690 EUR* thereafter) builds on the popular Core MK1 and delivers major hardware advances, including a powerful NVIDIA 5060 GPU, a more robust CPU, and doubled RAM. It is 8K-ready, with support for HDMI 2.1 and full 48 Gbps input and output bandwidth for the highest-quality signals today and into the future.
For users seeking full 8K input/output upscaling and processing and the most aggressive low-latency gaming, the Core MK2 Premium package (1995 EUR*) unlocks these capabilities, adds other advanced features such as patent-pending Dynamic Subtitle Overlay™, and doubles the warranty from 2 to 4 years—delivering unmatched power, performance and price in its class, helping to make reference-level video processing more accessible than ever.
Despite its aggressive price, the Core MK2 offers full HDMI 2.1 capabilities alongside the award-winning feature set that defines Envy, including patented HDR dynamic tone mapping, instant aspect ratio management, bi-directional patent-pending Non-Linear Stretch (NLS+) for scope and 16:9 screens, AI upscaling, and DeinterlaceAI™, the world’s first AI deinterlacing engine in a video processor.
Like the Core MK1, the Core MK2 is well-positioned to continue as a popular choice to pair with more modest projectors, UST projectors, and high-end flat-panel TVs, popular on such displays for industry-leading AI upscaling, dynamic tone mapping, and non-linear stretch to reduce black bars without cropping content—and now enhanced with its new gaming performance.
The Core MK1 will continue as an aggressively priced option for more modest budgets at 6950 EUR*, with the Core MK1 Premium Package available at 1695 EUR* as of September 15, 2025.
Pro MK3 – Balanced Power with 5K/8K Upscaling and Gaming Support Replacing the Pro MK2, the Envy Pro MK3 features the NVIDIA 5060 GPU and HDMI 2.1 with full 48 Gbps support and advanced gaming capabilities, while enabling upscaling and processing for 5K and 8K with support for future AI algorithms. Positioned between the Core and Extreme, it offers a premium case, extended warranty, and future AI powered features at 12 490 EUR*.
Extreme MK3 – Industry Reference for the Pinnacle of Performance The Envy Extreme MK3 replaces the Extreme MK2 and raises the bar for flagship video processing. Featuring the powerful NVIDIA 5080 GPU, it provides extraordinary processing power and headroom for today’s demanding algorithms and tomorrow’s exclusive AI-driven advancements. It also features HDMI 2.1 with full 48 Gbps input and output support.
The Extreme MK3 includes several beloved and industry-first features: MotionAI™, the world’s first AI motion interpolation without the Soap Opera Effect; Geometry Correction for perfectly aligned projection even with off-axis, curved, or anamorphic lens setups without compromise; eligibility for future paid hardware upgrades; and an industry-leading 5-year warranty.
Pricing and availability of upgrade options for customers with Envy Extreme MK1 and MK2 models to move to MK3 will be announced closer to product availability in Fall 2025. MSRP for the Envy Extreme MK3 is 20 850 EUR*.
First and Only Video Processors with Full HDMI 2.1 and Advanced Gaming Support, Including VRR Up To 360Hz The new Envy lineup is the first and only video processor to feature HDMI 2.1 with full 48 Gbps input and output, along with VRR support on the input and output for ultra-smooth, very low latency gameplay, including support for 360Hz with DSC on the output for capable systems. This breakthrough ensures support for the highest bandwidth signals available today and in the future.
For the first time, the new Envy models introduce Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) on both input and output, enabling ultra-smooth, very low latency gameplay with modern gaming platforms such as PCs, PlayStation 5 Pro, and Xbox Series X, including support for 4K 120Hz 12-bit 4:4:4 for capable systems. A new low-latency gaming mode delivers a dramatic improvement in responsiveness compared to prior models, with very low latency. This gaming mode will also be introduced on earlier Envy models with an upcoming firmware update, with the newest HDMI 2.1 models offering the most aggressive low latency with VRR input and output.
“Our mission is to push the boundaries of video processing and deliver the ultimate picture quality for our customers, while ensuring it remains user-friendly and intuitive,” said Richard Litofsky, Co-Founder & CEO of madVR Labs. “With the launch of the Envy Core MK2 and MK3 series, we’re excited to usher in the next generation of Envy. These products not only introduce industry-first features like full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 input and output but also unlock advanced gaming capabilities, including VRR and dramatically reduced latency—that our customers have been asking for. Whether for dedicated theaters or multi-purpose rooms, Envy continues to redefine what’s possible in high-end video processing.”
Major New Software Features Across All Envy Models madVR Labs is also preparing a major software release for Fall 2025 that will introduce powerful new features to all Envy models, past and present. This update brings exciting new features such as Dynamic Subtitle Overlay™ (“DSO”, requires Core Premium for Core owners), already receiving rave reviews from early previews with the press and enthusiasts. DSO seamlessly repositions subtitles into the active image with options to reduce subtitle brightness and size, and even adapts subtitle color to match the scene for harmonious integration.
Additionally, new low-latency gaming modes will be available across all past and current Envy models. VRR support further enhances gameplay responsiveness, with VRR input available on Envy Core MK2 (Core Premium required), Pro MK3, and Extreme MK3, while VRR output is supported on all models manufactured since December 2020 (Core Premium required for Core owners).
Also planned are multi-lingual menus that reinforce madVR Labs’ commitment to user-friendly design and global accessibility, with initial support for Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, and Spanish. Finally, DeinterlaceAI™, the world’s first AI deinterlacing in a video processor, breathes life into interlaced sources such as Blu-rays and 1080i broadcast TV, still prevalent in many countries.
Demonstrations and Availability These next-generation Envy models are planned to start shipping in Fall 2025. The Envy Core MK2 will debut at CEDIA Expo 2025 at the madVR Labs Deep Dive Demo Station (between Sound Rooms 6 & 7), showcasing its exceptional 8K input/output capabilities and new low-latency gaming performance with a PlayStation 5 Pro. The company invites attendees to stop by, meet the team, and experience the Core MK2 video processing and gameplay firsthand. The Envy Extreme MK2 will also be on display at over a dozen partner booths spanning the show floor.
* All pricing incl. 25% VAT
PS5 4K120 12-bit 4:4:4 Gaming with VRR Input and 240Hz Output on an Envy Core MK2? Yes, Please!
(Photos taken with protective film over the display)
