http://share.skype.com/sites/en/2010/03/ad...s_in_audio.html

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It uses 50% less network bandwidth than previously required and is the outcome of a three year long development process, which focused on four things:

* improving audio bandwidth going from 8 kHz to 12 kHz, meaning that a SILK conversation sounds like you are in the same room as the person you are speaking with
* providing real-time bandwidth scalability to deal with degraded network conditions
* balancing codec optimization between voice, music and background noise, each of which can have an impact on the overall user experience
* delivering a robust solution that delivers a more consistent audio experience, regardless of network conditions and an individual’s voice signature