Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (2,821)	$ 1,147	$ (4,590)	$ 2,630
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(331)	177	(188)	552
Change in net unrealized loss (gain) on marketable securities, net of tax	(5)	(25)	(5)	(50)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(336)	152	(193)	502
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(3,157)	1,299	(4,783)	3,132
Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(71)	(59)	(135)	(74)
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to the noncontrolling interest		7	3	10
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(71)	(52)	(132)	(64)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Rimage	$ (3,086)	$ 1,351	$ (4,651)	$ 3,196