Well, first it listens to what you say and converts it into a series of numbers using some fancy math algorithms. Then it compresses those numbers so they take up less space on your computer or phone. And finally, it sends them off to wherever you want them to go like a website or another device that can play back the audio for someone else to hear.

Here’s an example of how EnCodec works in action: let’s say you record yourself saying “hello” using your computer microphone. The EnCodec software listens to what you said and converts it into a stream of numbers, which might look something like this: 101001101001000101001000100010010001000. That’s just one example the actual output will be different every time you say “hello” because it depends on factors like your accent, speaking style, and other variables that affect how EnCodec processes audio data.

Once those numbers are generated, they get compressed using a technique called Huffman coding (which is another fancy math algorithm). This reduces the size of the file so it takes up less space on your computer or phone which means you can store more files in less time and use them for longer periods without running out of storage.

Finally, EnCodec sends those compressed numbers over to wherever they need to go using a standard internet protocol called HTTP (which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol). This is the same technology that powers websites like Google or Facebook so you can be sure your audio data will get delivered safely and securely. And if there are any issues with the connection, EnCodec has built-in error correction mechanisms to ensure that your message gets through loud and clear.

That’s how EnCodec works in a nutshell but of course, there are many more technical details involved (like bit rates, frame sizes, and other nerdy stuff). If you want to learn more about this fascinating technology, I highly recommend checking out the official website or reading some of the academic papers that have been published on the subject. And if you’re feeling really adventurous, why not try building your own EnCodec software using open source tools like Python or Rust? The possibilities are endless!