Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (1,769)	$ 1,483
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	140	375
Change in net unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax		(25)
Total other comprehensive income	140	350
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(1,629)	1,833
Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(64)	(15)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to the noncontrolling interest	2	3
Comprehensive loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(62)	(12)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Rimage	$ (1,567)	$ 1,845