Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (2,014)	$ (2,821)	$ (6,053)	$ (4,590)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	43	(331)	(219)	(188)
Change in net unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax	(12)	(5)	(15)	(5)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	31	(336)	(234)	(193)
Total comprehensive loss	(1,983)	(3,157)	(6,287)	(4,783)
Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(63)	(71)	(125)	(135)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to the noncontrolling interest	1	0	1	3
Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(62)	(71)	(124)	(132)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Rimage	$ (1,921)	$ (3,086)	$ (6,163)	$ (4,651)