Why is an FFT filter used in benchmark_receiver?

Hi
I found that an fft_filter is being used in the receiver! I did not
understand its use though. Can anyone please help me in here? I am
trying
to transmit and receiver audio instead of usrp. How helpful is this
filter
in my case?

Thanks
Udaya

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