Sonic Foundry (SOFO) 10-Q 6 Feb 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	SOFO
Entity Registrant Name	SONIC FOUNDRY INC
Entity Central Index Key	1029744
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-21
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		4,347,303

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$2,811	$4,344
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $150	7,310	8,449
Inventories, net	1,921	1,721
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,329	1,544
Total current assets	13,371	16,058
Property and equipment:
Leasehold improvements	946	911
Computer equipment	6,028	5,440
Furniture and fixtures	649	720
Total property and equipment	7,623	7,071
Less accumulated depreciation	4,051	3,675
Property and equipment, net	3,572	3,396
Other assets:
Goodwill	10,911	11,185
Customer relationships, net of amortization of $258 and $191	2,076	2,471
Software development costs, net of amortization of $296 and $252	237	281
Product rights, net of amortization of $72 and $41	600	631
Other intangibles, net of amortization of $169 and $162	30	37
Other long-term assets	512	564
Total assets	31,309	34,623
Current liabilities:
Revolving line of credit	0	0
Accounts payable	1,350	1,183
Accrued liabilities	1,787	2,512
Unearned revenue	7,726	9,079
Current portion of capital lease obligation	180	196
Current portion of notes payable	934	974
Current portion of subordinated notes payable	1,777	2,096
Total current liabilities	13,754	16,040
Long-term portion of unearned revenue	1,238	929
Long-term portion of capital lease obligations	134	173
Long-term portion of notes payable	921	1,139
Long-term portion of subordinated note payable	150	314
Other liabilities	376	401
Deferred tax liability	4,283	4,312
Total liabilities	20,856	23,308
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; 4,351,272 and 4,276,470 shares issued and 4,338,556 and 4,263,754 shares outstanding	44	43
Additional paid-in capital	195,201	194,260
Accumulated deficit	-183,404	-182,372
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-1,193	-421
Receivable for common stock issued	-26	-26
Treasury stock, at cost, 12,716 shares	-169	-169
Total stockholders' equity	10,453	11,315
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	31,309	34,623
5% Preferred Stock, Series B, Voting, Cumulative, Convertible [Member]
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Accounts receivable, allowances	$150	$150
Customer relationships, amortization	258	191
Software development costs, amortization	296	252
Product rights, amortization	72	41
Other intangibles, amortization	$169	$162
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	500,000	500,000
Preferred stock, issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	4,351,272	4,276,470
Common stock, shares outstanding	4,338,556	4,263,754
Treasury stock, shares	12,716	12,716
5% Preferred Stock, Series B, Voting, Cumulative, Convertible [Member]
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, issued	0	0
Preferred stock, dividend rate	5.00%	5.00%

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Revenue:
Product	$3,374	$2,812
Services	5,244	4,316
Other	123	78
Total revenue	8,741	7,206
Cost of revenue:
Product	1,536	1,353
Services	1,135	457
Total cost of revenue	2,671	1,810
Gross margin	6,070	5,396
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing	4,394	3,376
General and administrative	1,370	960
Product development	1,533	1,236
Acquisition costs		450
Total operating expenses	7,297	6,022
Loss from operations	-1,227	-626
Non-operating income:
Equity in earnings from investment in Mediasite KK		23
Interest expense, net	-63	-17
Other income, net	168
Total non-operating income	105	6
Loss before income taxes	-1,122	-620
Provision for income taxes	90	-70
Net loss	($1,032)	($690)
Loss per common share:
- basic	($0.24)	($0.17)
- diluted	($0.24)	($0.17)
Weighted average common shares
- basic	4,271,885	3,995,321
- diluted	4,271,885	3,995,321

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	($1,032)	($690)
Other comprehensive loss Foreign currency translation adjustment	-772	-1
Total other comprehensive loss	-772	-1
Comprehensive loss	($1,804)	($691)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating activities
Net loss	($1,032)	($690)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Equity in earnings from investment in Mediasite KK		-23
Amortization of other intangibles	104	5
Amortization of software development costs	44	44
Amortization of product rights	31
Depreciation of property and equipment	382	296
Deferred taxes	15	70
Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options	317	282
Remeasurement gain on subordinated debt	-179
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	1,044	266
Inventories	-223	-79
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	233	-86
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-967	174
Other long-term liabilities	-21	-22
Unearned revenue	-979	-199
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	-1,231	38
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment	-109	-117
Cash paid for MediaMission acquisition, net of cash acquired		-119
Net cash used in investing activities	-109	-236
Financing activities
Payments on notes payable	-550	-167
Proceed from issuance of common stock and warrants	625
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options	0	35
Payments on capital lease obligations	-53	-55
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	22	-187
Changes in cash and cash equivalents due to changes in foreign currency	-215
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	-1,533	-385
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4,344	3,482
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	2,811	3,097
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid	97	12
Income taxes paid, foreign	9
Non-cash transactions:
Property and equipment financed by accounts payable, accrued liabilities or capital lease	488
Comprehensive loss attributable to equity method investment in MSKK		-1
Subordinated note payable issuance for purchase of MediaMission		687
Common stock issued for purchase of MediaMission		$348

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	1	Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
	Business
	Sonic Foundry, Inc. (the Company) is in the business of providing enterprise solutions and services for the web communications market.
	Interim Financial Data
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of adjustments of a normal and recurring nature) considered necessary for fair presentation of the results of operations have been included. Operating results for the three month period ended December 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for the year ending September 30, 2015.
	The condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2014 has been derived from audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and disclosures required by GAAP. For a more complete discussion of accounting policies and certain other information, refer to the Company’s annual report filed on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014.
	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Sonic Foundry Media Systems, Inc., MediaMission B.V. (formerly Media Mission Holding B.V.) and Mediasite KK. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
	Prior to January 2014, the Company owned approximately 26% of Mediasite KK and accounted for its investment under the equity method of accounting. On January 14, 2014, the Company purchased the remaining 74% of Mediasite KK.
	Use of Estimates
	In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP), management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Segment Information
	We have determined that in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 280-10, Segment Reporting, we operate in three operating segments, however these segments meet the criteria for aggregation for reporting purposes as one reporting segment as of December 31, 2014. Prior to the acquisitions in the year ended September 30, 2014, we reported in one operating segment. Therefore, such information is not presented.
	Revenue Recognition
	General
	Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery occurs or services are rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue is deferred when undelivered products or services are essential to the functionality of delivered products, customer acceptance is uncertain, significant obligations remain, or the fair value of undelivered elements is unknown. Typically, the Company does not offer customers the right to return product, other than for exchange or repair pursuant to a warranty or stock rotation. The Company’s policy is to reduce revenue if it incurs an obligation for price rebates or other such programs during the period the obligation is reasonably estimated to occur. The following policies apply to the Company’s major categories of revenue transactions.
	Products
	Products are considered delivered, and revenue is recognized, when title and risk of loss have been transferred to the customer or upon customer acceptance if non-delivered products or services are essential to the functionality of delivered products. Under the terms and conditions of the sale, this occurs at the time of shipment to the customer. Product revenue currently represents sales of our Mediasite recorder and Mediasite related products such as our server software and other software licenses. If a license is time-based, the revenue is recognized over the term of the license agreement.
	Services
	The Company sells support and content hosting contracts to our customers, typically one year in length, and records the related revenue ratably over the contractual period. Our support contracts cover phone and electronic technical support availability over and above the level provided by our distributors, software upgrades on a when and if available basis, advance hardware replacement and an extension of the standard hardware warranty from 90 days to one year. The manufacturers the Company contracts with to build the units provide a limited one-year warranty on the hardware. The Company also sells installation, training, event webcasting, and customer content hosting services. Revenue for those services is recognized when performed in the case of installation, training and event webcasting services. Occasionally, the Company will sell customization services to enhance the server software. Revenue from those services is recognized when performed, if perfunctory, or under contract accounting. Service amounts invoiced to customers in excess of revenue recognized are recorded as deferred revenue until the revenue recognition criteria are met.
	Revenue Arrangements that Include Multiple Elements
	Sales of software, with or without installation, training, and post customer support fall within the scope of the software revenue recognition rules. Under the software revenue recognition rules, the fee from a multiple-deliverable arrangement is allocated to each of the undelivered elements based upon vendor-specific objective evidence (VSOE), which is limited to the price charged when the same deliverable is sold separately, with the residual value from the arrangement allocated to the delivered element. The portion of the fee that is allocated to each deliverable is then recognized as revenue when the criteria for revenue recognition are met with respect to that deliverable. If VSOE does not exist for all of the undelivered elements, then all revenue from the arrangement is typically deferred until all elements have been delivered to the customer.
	In the case of the Company’s hardware products with embedded software, the Company has determined that the hardware and software components function together to deliver the product’s essential functionality, and therefore, the revenue from the sale of these products is accounted for under the revenue recognition rules for tangible products whereby the fee from a multiple-deliverable arrangement is allocated to each of the deliverables based upon their relative selling prices as determined by a selling-price hierarchy. A deliverable in an arrangement qualifies as a separate unit of accounting if the delivered item has value to the customer on a stand-alone basis. A delivered item that does not qualify as a separate unit of accounting is combined with the other undelivered items in the arrangement and revenue is recognized for those combined deliverables as a single unit of accounting. The selling price used for each deliverable is based upon VSOE if available, from third-party evidence (TPE) if VSOE is not available, and best estimate of selling price (ESP) if neither VSOE nor TPE are available. TPE is the price of the Company’s or any competitor’s largely interchangeable products or services in stand-alone sales to similarly situated customers. ESP is the price at which the Company would sell the deliverable if it were sold regularly on a stand-alone basis, considering market conditions and entity-specific factors. All revenue arrangements, excluding the sale of all software-only products and associated services, have been accounted for under this guidance.
	The selling prices used in the relative selling price allocation method are as follows: (1) the Company’s products and services are based upon VSOE and (2) hardware products with embedded software, for which VSOE does not exist, are based upon ESP. The Company does not believe TPE exists for any of these products and services because they are differentiated from competing products and services in terms of functionality and performance and there are no competing products or services that are largely interchangeable. Management establishes ESP for hardware products with embedded software using a cost plus margin approach with consideration for market conditions, such as the impact of competition and geographic considerations, and entity-specific factors, such as the cost of the product and the Company’s profit objectives. Management believes that ESP is reflective of reasonable pricing of that deliverable as if priced on a stand-alone basis. When a sales transaction includes deliverables that are divided between Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 605 and ASC Subtopic 985-605, the Company allocates the selling price using the relative selling price method whereas value is allocated using an ESP for software developed using a percent of list price approach. The other deliverables are valued using ESP or VSOE as previously discussed.
	While the pricing model, currently in use, captures all critical variables, unforeseen changes due to external market forces may result in a revision of the inputs. These modifications may result in the consideration allocation differing from the one presently in use. Absent a significant change in the pricing inputs or the way in which the industry structures its transactions, future changes in the pricing model are not expected to materially affect our allocation of arrangement consideration.
	Management has established VSOE for hosting services. Billings for hosting are spread ratably over the term of the hosting agreement, with the typical hosting agreement having a term of 12 months, with renewal on an annual basis. The Company sells most hosting contracts without the inclusion of products. When the hosting arrangement is sold in conjunction with product, the product revenue is recognized immediately while the remaining hosting revenue is spread ratably over the term of the hosting agreement. The selling price is allocated between these elements using the relative selling price method. The Company uses ESP for development of the selling price for hardware products with embedded software.
	The Company also offers hosting services bundled with events services. The Company uses VSOE to establish relative selling prices for its events services. The Company recognizes events revenue when the event takes place and recognizes the hosting revenue over the term of the hosting agreement. The total amount of the arrangement is allocated to each element based on the relative selling price method.
	Reserves
	The Company reserves for stock rotations, price adjustments, rebates, and sales incentives to reduce revenue and accounts receivable for these and other credits granted to customers. Such reserves are recorded at the time of sale and are calculated based on historical information (such as rates of product stock rotations) and the specific terms of sales programs, taking into account any other known information about likely customer behavior. If actual customer behavior differs from our expectations, additional reserves may be required. Also, if the Company determines that it can no longer accurately estimate amounts for stock rotations and sales incentives, the Company would not be able to recognize revenue until resellers sell the inventory to the final end user.
	Shipping and Handling
	The Company’s shipping and handling costs billed to customers are included in other revenue. Costs related to shipping and handling are included in cost of revenue and are recorded at the time of shipment to the customer.
	Concentration of Credit Risk and Other Risks and Uncertainties
	As of December 31, 2014, of the $2.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, $387 thousand is deposited with two major U.S. financial institutions. At times, deposits in these institutions exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. The Company has not experienced any losses on such amounts and believes that it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on these balances. The remaining $2.4 million of cash and cash equivalents is held by our foreign subsidiaries in financial institutions in Japan and the Netherlands and held in their local currency. The cash held in foreign financial institutions is not guaranteed.
	We assess the realization of our receivables by performing ongoing credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition. Through these evaluations, we may become aware of a situation where a customer may not be able to meet its financial obligations due to deterioration of its financial viability, credit ratings or bankruptcy. Our reserve requirements are based on the best facts available to us and are reevaluated and adjusted as additional information is received. Our reserves are also based on amounts determined by using percentages applied to certain aged receivable categories. These percentages are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, current economic trends, historical payment and bad debt write-off experience. Allowance for doubtful accounts for accounts receivable was $150,000 at December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, respectively.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2014, of the $2.8 million aggregate cash and cash equivalents held by the Company, the amount of cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries was $2.4 million. If the funds held by our foreign subsidiaries were needed for our operations in the United States, the repatriation of some of these funds to the United States could require payment of additional U.S. taxes.
	Trade Accounts Receivable
	The majority of the Company’s accounts receivable are due from entities in, or distributors or value added resellers to, the education, corporate and government sectors. Credit is extended based on evaluation of a customer’s financial condition and, generally, collateral is not required. Accounts receivable are typically due within 30 days and are stated at amounts due from customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered to be past due. The Company determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, the Company’s previous loss history, the customer’s current ability to pay its obligation to the Company, and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Company writes-off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible, and payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance for doubtful accounts. Interest is not accrued on past due receivables.
	Inventory Valuation
	Inventory consists of raw materials and supplies used in the assembly of Mediasite recorders and finished units. Inventory of completed units and spare parts are carried at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on a first-in, first-out basis.
	Inventory consists of the following (in thousands):
			December 31,			September 30,
			2014			2014
	Raw materials and supplies		$	339		$	549
	Finished goods			1,582			1,172
			$	1,921		$	1,721
	Capitalized Software Development Costs
	Software development costs incurred in conjunction with product development are charged to research and development expense until technological feasibility is established. Thereafter, until the product is released for sale, software development costs are capitalized and reported at the net realizable value of the related product. Typically the period between achieving technological feasibility of the Company’s products and the general availability of the products has been short. Consequently, software development costs qualifying for capitalization are typically immaterial and are generally expensed to research and development costs, as incurred. Upon product release, the amortization of software development costs is determined annually as the greater of the amount computed using the ratio of current gross revenues for the products to their total of current and anticipated future gross revenues, or the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the products, expected to be three years. Total amortization expense of software development costs of $44 thousand is included in Cost of Revenue – Product for the three months ending December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The gross amount of capitalized external and internal development costs is $533 thousand at December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014. There were no software development efforts that qualified for capitalization for the three months ended December 31, 2014.
	Valuation of Assets and Liabilities in Business Combinations
	The assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in a business combination shall be measured at fair value. Fair value is based on the definition in ASC 820-10-20 as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Variations of the cost and market approaches are used to measure the fair value of components of working capital (e.g. accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable) and tangible assets, such as property plant and equipment. When measuring the fair value of acquired intangible assets, the income approach is generally considered. Financial assets and liabilities are valued based on a quoted price in an active market. In the absence of a quoted market price a valuation technique is used to determine fair value, such as a market approach or an income approach. Non-financial liabilities may be valued based on a transfer approach. These measures require significant judgment including estimates of expected cash flow, or discount rates among others.
	Gain from investment in Mediasite KK
	The Company’s investment in Mediasite KK was accounted for under the equity method of accounting using a one quarter timing lag through December 31, 2013. On January 14, 2014, the Company’s ownership percentage increased from approximately 26% of their common stock to 100%. In connection with the acquisition, the one quarter lag in reporting their results was eliminated. The Company upon obtaining control of Mediasite KK recorded a “step-up” in the value of its previously owned interest in Mediasite KK to fair value. The gain amounted to approximately $1.4 million and was partially offset by $901 thousand of tax expense related to such investment. The Company recorded equity in earnings of $23 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2013.
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. The estimated useful lives used to calculate depreciation are as follows:
			Years
	Leasehold improvements		5 to 10 years
	Computer equipment		3 to 5 years
	Furniture and fixtures		5 to 7 years
	Comprehensive Loss
	Comprehensive loss includes disclosure of financial information that historically has not been recognized in the calculation of net income. Our comprehensive loss encompasses net loss and foreign currency translation adjustments. Assets and liabilities of international operations that have a functional currency that is not in U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates, and revenue and expense items are translated using weighted average exchange rates. Any adjustments arising on translation are included in shareholders’ equity as an element of accumulated other comprehensive loss.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Nonfinancial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
	The Company’s goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets are nonfinancial assets that were acquired either as part of a business combination, individually or with a group of other assets. These nonfinancial assets were initially, and are currently, measured and recognized at amounts equal to the fair value determined as of the date of acquisition. Fair value measurements of reporting units are estimated using an income approach involving discounted or undiscounted cash flow models that contain certain Level 3 inputs requiring management judgment, including projections of economic conditions and customer demand, revenue and margins, changes in competition, operating costs, working capital requirements, and new product introductions. Fair value measurements of the reporting units associated with the Company’s goodwill balances are estimated at least annually at the beginning of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year for purposes of impairment testing. Fair value measurements associated with the Company’s intangible assets and other long-lived assets are estimated when events or changes in circumstances such as market value, asset utilization, physical change, legal factors, or other matters indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
	In determining the fair value of financial assets and liabilities, the Company currently utilizes market data or other assumptions that it believes market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability in the principal or most advantageous market, and adjusts for non-performance and/or other risk associated with the Company as well as counterparties, as appropriate. When considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the following fair value hierarchy distinguishes between observable and unobservable inputs, which are categorized in one of the following levels:
Level 1 Inputs: Unadjusted quoted prices which are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities accessible to the Company at the measurement date.
Level 2 Inputs: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 Inputs: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at measurement date.
The hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1, as this level provides the most reliable measure of fair value, while giving the lowest priority to Level 3.
Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value
The Company’s other financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and debt instruments. The book values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, debt and accounts payable are considered to be representative of their respective fair values. The carrying value of capital lease obligations, including the current portion, approximates fair market value as the fixed rate approximates the current market rate of interest available to the Company.
Legal Contingencies
In June 2014 the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Astute Technology, LLC (“Astute”). The key terms of the agreement were: 1) grant non-revocable license of Astute patents to the Company; 2) grant a fully paid, non-refundable license of certain Sonic Foundry patents to Astute; 3) Both Astute and our customer agreed to identify three meetings they currently capture that the other party will not seek or respond to any request for proposal; and 4) payment of $1.35 million to Astute. The payment will be made in three equal amounts with the first paid in June 2014, the second paid in October 2014 and the final payment due March 2015. The Company is contributing $1.1 million toward the amount payable to Astute, with $428 thousand relating to prior use and recorded as a charge to income during fiscal 2014. The remaining $672 thousand was recorded as a product right asset, which is being amortized, straight line, over the remaining life of the patents, through 2020. Future amounts due to Astute were accrued for as of the time of settlement.
Except as reported above, no legal contingencies were recorded for the year ended September 30, 2014, and for the three months ended December 31, 2014.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company uses a lattice valuation model to account for all employee stock options granted. The lattice valuation model is a more flexible analysis to value options because of its ability to incorporate inputs that change over time, such as actual exercise behavior of option holders. The Company uses historical data to estimate the option exercise and employee departure behavior in the lattice valuation model. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The Company considers all employees to have similar exercise behavior and therefore has not identified separate homogenous groups for valuation. The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the option pricing model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods the options are expected to be outstanding is based on the U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant. Forfeitures are based on actual behavior patterns.
The fair value of each option grant is estimated using the assumptions in the following table:
		Three months ended December 31,
		2014			2013
Expected life			5.0 years			4.8 years
Risk-free interest rate			0.98	%		0.6	%
Expected volatility			45.46	%		47.15	%
Expected forfeiture rate			10.72	%		12.19	%
Expected exercise factor			1.43			1.39
Expected dividend yield			0	%		0	%
A summary of option activity as of December 31, 2014 and changes during the three months then ended is presented below:
		Options			Weighted-			Weighted-
					Average			Average
					Exercise Price			Remaining
								Contractual
								Period in
								Years
Outstanding at October 1, 2014			1,240,941		$	10.31			6.9
Granted			291,654			9.33			9.8
Exercised			—			—			—
Forfeited			(27,833	)		13.16			2.2
Outstanding at December 31, 2014			1,504,762			10.07			7.3
Exercisable at December 31, 2014			881,432			10.57			5.9
A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested shares and changes during the three month period ended December 31, 2014 is presented below:
		2014
Non-vested Shares		Shares			Weighted-Average
					Grant Date Fair
					Value
Non-vested at October 1, 2014			539,519		$	3.29
Granted			291,654			3.23
Vested			(202,125	)		3.05
Forfeited			(5,718	)		3.41
Non-vested at December 31, 2014			623,330		$	3.34
The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the three months ended December 31, 2014 was $3.23. As of December 31, 2014, there was $1.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-based compensation, including $246 thousand of estimated forfeitures. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining life of 2.4 years.
Stock-based compensation recorded in the three month period ended December 31, 2014 of $317 thousand was allocated $196 thousand to selling and marketing expenses, $84 thousand to general and administrative expenses, and $37 thousand to product development expenses. Stock-based compensation recorded in the three month period ended December 31, 2013 of $279 thousand was allocated $184 thousand to selling and marketing expenses, $17 thousand to general and administrative expenses, and $78 thousand to product development expenses. Cash received from exercises under all stock option plans and warrants for the three month periods ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0 and $35 thousand, respectively. There were no tax benefits realized for tax deductions from option exercises in either of the three month periods ended December 31, 2014 or 2013. The Company currently expects to satisfy share-based awards with registered shares available to be issued.
The Company also has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Purchase Plan) under which an aggregate of 150,000 common shares may be issued. The Shareholders approved an amendment to increase the number of shares of common stock subject to the plan from 100,000 to 150,000 at the Company’s annual meeting in March 2014. All employees who have completed 90 days of employment with the Company on the first day of each offering period and customarily work twenty hours per week or more are eligible to participate in the Purchase Plan. An employee who, after the grant of an option to purchase, would hold common stock and/or hold outstanding options to purchase stock possessing 5% or more of the total combined voting power or value of the Company will not be eligible to participate. Eligible employees may make contributions through payroll deductions of up to 10% of their compensation. No participant in the Purchase Plan is permitted to purchase common stock under the Purchase Plan if such option would permit his or her rights to purchase stock under the Purchase Plan to accrue at a rate that exceeds $25,000 of the fair market value of such shares, or that exceeds 1,000 shares, for each calendar year. The Company makes a bi-annual offering to eligible employees of options to purchase shares of common stock under the Purchase Plan on the first trading day of January and July. Each offering period is for a period of six months from the date of the offering, and each eligible employee as of the date of offering is entitled to purchase shares of common stock at a purchase price equal to the lower of 85% of the fair market value of common stock on the first or last trading day of the offering period. There were 5,780 shares purchased by employees for the six month offering ended December 31, 2014, which were issued in January 2015. A total of 46,703 shares are available to be issued under the plan. Company recorded stock compensation expense under this plan of $6 and $3 thousand during each of the three months periods ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively.
Common Stock Warrants
On December 22, 2014, the company issued 74,802 warrants to two individuals in combination with the sale of a like number of shares of common stock, one of which is the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. These warrants are immediately exercisable, expire five years after the date of issuance and have an exercise and weighted average price of $14.00. The remaining contractual life of these outstanding warrants as of December 31, 2014 was 4.98 years. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the lattice model and the same inputs as those used for valuing the Company’s stock option fair value. The fair value of the warrants is $133 thousand. The Company determined that the warrants are freestanding and do not fall within the scope of ASC 480 or ASC 815. The warrants were recorded in conjunction with the stock issued.
Per share computation
Basic earnings (loss) per share has been computed using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, less shares that may be repurchased, and excludes any dilutive effects of options and warrants. In periods where the Company reports net income, diluted net income per share is computed using common equivalent shares related to outstanding options and warrants to purchase common stock. The numerator for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is net income (loss). The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted weighted average shares used in the earnings per share calculations:
		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2014			2013
Denominator for basic earnings per share
- weighted average common shares			4,271,885			3,995,321
Effect of dilutive options (treasury method)			—			—
Denominator for diluted earnings per share
- adjusted weighted average common shares			4,271,885			3,995,321
Options and warrants outstanding during each period, but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they are antidilutive			1,579,564			1,235,988
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”. The guidance substantially converges final standards on revenue recognition between the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board providing a framework on addressing revenue recognition issues and, upon its effective date, replaces almost all exiting revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance, in current U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09 to determine the impact, if any, it may have on our financial statements.
In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-12, “Compensation - Stock Compensation” (“ASU 2014-12”). ASU 2014-12 is intended to resolve diverse accounting treatment for share based awards in which the terms of the award provide that a performance target that affects vesting could be achieved after the requisite service period. The standard is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and may be applied prospectively or retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-12 to determine the impact, if any, it may have on our financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40), Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entities Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (ASU 2014-15). The guidance in ASU 2014-15 sets forth management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern as well as required disclosures. ASU 2014-15 indicates that, when preparing financial statements for interim and annual financial statements, management should evaluate whether conditions or events, in the aggregate, raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year from the date the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. This evaluation should include consideration of conditions and events that are either known or are reasonably knowable at the date the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued, as well as whether it is probable that management’s plans to address the substantial doubt will be implemented and, if so, whether it is probable that the plans will alleviate the substantial doubt. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods and annual periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-15 to determine the impact, if any, it may have on our financial statements.
In November 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-17, Business Combinations (Topic 805) – Pushdown Accounting (ASU 2014-17). ASU 2014-17 is intended to provide guidance on whether and at what threshold an acquired entity that is a business or nonprofit activity can apply pushdown accounting in its separate financial statement. The amendments should reduce diversity in the timing and content of footnote disclosure. ASU 2014-17 is effective after November 18, 2014. The Company has adopted this guidance, but it does not have an impact on previous acquisitions.
Accounting standards that have been issued but are not yet effective by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date, which are not discussed above, are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements upon adoption.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	2	Related Party Transactions
	During the three month periods ended December 31, 2014, and 2013, the Company incurred fees of $35 and $90 thousand, respectively, to a law firm, a partner of which is a director and stockholder of the Company. The Company had accrued liabilities for unbilled services of $15 and $30 thousand at December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, respectively, to the same law firm.
	As of December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, the Company had a loan outstanding to an executive totaling $26 thousand. The loan is collateralized by Company stock.
	As of December 31, 2014, and September 30, 2014 the Company had outstanding amounts due for management fees and dividends payable to the sellers of and current employees of its wholly-owned subsidiary, MediaMission B.V. totaling $244 thousand and $370 thousand, respectively.
	On December 22, 2014, Sonic Foundry, Inc. issued 35,905 and 38,897 shares of common stock to the Chairman of the Board of Directors and a major shareholder of the Company, respectively. The shares were issued at a price of approximately $8.36 per share, representing the twenty-day average closing price on the period ending December 18, 2014. On December 22, 2014, the closing price of the Company’s common stock was $7.68 per share. The shares are restricted from any sale, distribution or pledge of any kind for a two-year period ending December 22, 2016. The two individuals also received warrants to purchase 35,905 and 38,897 of $14.00 per share, respectively, which expire on December 22, 2019. This transaction was approved by a committee of disinterested directors of the Company.

Commitments

Commitments	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments	3	Commitments
	Inventory Purchase Commitments
	The Company enters into unconditional purchase commitments on a regular basis for the supply of Mediasite product. At December 31, 2014, the Company has an obligation to purchase $2.6 million of Mediasite product, which is not recorded on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
	Operating Leases
	In November 2011, the Company occupied office space related to a lease agreement entered into on June 28, 2011. The lease term is from November 2011 through December 2018. The lease includes a tenant improvement allowance of $613 thousand that was recorded as a leasehold improvement liability and is being amortized as a credit to rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. At December 31, 2014, the unamortized balance was $336 thousand.

Credit_Arrangements

Credit Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Arrangements	4	Credit Arrangements
	Silicon Valley Bank
	On June 27, 2011, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sonic Foundry Media Systems, Inc. (the “Companies”) entered into the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (the “Second Amended Agreement”). Under the Second Amended Agreement, the revolving line of credit had a maximum principal amount of $3,000,000. Interest accrued on the revolving line of credit at the per annum rate of one percent (1.0%) above the Prime Rate (as defined), provided that Sonic Foundry maintained an Adjusted Quick Ratio (as defined) of greater than 2.0 to 1.0, or one-and-one half percent (1.5%) above the Prime Rate, if Sonic Foundry did not maintain an Adjusted Quick Ratio of greater than 2.0 to 1.0. The Second Amended Agreement does not provide for a minimum interest rate on the revolving loan. The Second Amended Agreement also provided for an increase in the advance rate on domestic receivables from 75% to 80%, and extended the facility maturity date to October 1, 2013. Under the Second Amended Agreement, the existing term loan continued to accrue interest at a per annum rate equal to the greater of (i) one percentage point (1.0%) above Silicon Valley Bank’s prime rate; or (ii) eight and three quarters percent (8.75%). In addition, a new term loan could be issued in multiple draws provided that the total term loan from Silicon Valley Bank did not exceed $2,000,000 and provided further that total term debt did not exceed $2,400,000. Under the Second Amended Agreement, any new draws on the term loan would accrue interest at a per annum rate equal to the Prime Rate plus three-and-three quarters percent (3.75%), or three-and-one quarter percent (3.25%.) above the Prime rate if Sonic Foundry maintained an Adjusted Quick Ratio of greater than 2.0 to 1.0. The Second Amended Agreement did not provide for a minimum interest rate on the new term loan. Each draw on the new term loan would be amortized over a 36-month period. The Second Amended Agreement also required Sonic Foundry to continue to comply with certain financial covenants, including covenants to maintain an Adjusted Quick Ratio (as defined) of at least 1.75 to 1.00 and Debt Service Coverage Ratio of at least 1.25 to 1.00, the latter of which would be waived if certain funds were reserved against the availability under the revolving line of credit.
	On May 31, 2013, the Company entered into a First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “First Amendment”) with Silicon Valley Bank. Under the First Amendment: (i) the Revolving Loan Maturity Date (as defined) was extended from October 1, 2013 to October 1, 2015, (ii) the interest rate on the revolving line of credit was decreased so that interest would accrue at the per annum rate of three quarters of one percent (0.75 %) above the Prime Rate (as defined), provided that Sonic Foundry maintained an Adjusted Quick Ratio (as defined) of greater than 2.0 to 1.0, or one-and-one quarter percent (1.25%) above the Prime Rate, if Sonic Foundry did not maintain an Adjusted Quick Ratio of greater than 2.0 to 1.0, (iii) the interest rate on the Unused Revolving Loan Facility Fee (as defined) was decreased to seventeen and one-half hundredths of one percent (0.175%).
	On January 10, 2014, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Second Amendment”) with Silicon Valley Bank. Under the Second Amendment upon funding: (i) the balance of the term loan payable to Silicon Valley Bank of approximately $544,000 was repaid and replaced by a new term loan of $2,500,000 to be repaid in 36 equal monthly principal payments, (ii) the interest rate was decreased so that interest accrues at the Prime Rate (as defined) plus two and one quarter percent (which equated to an interest rate of 5.5%) from the Prime Rate plus three and one quarter percent (which equated to an interest rate of 6.5%) payable on the previous loan from Silicon Valley Bank, (iii) the covenant that required the Minimum Adjusted Quick ratio be at or greater than 1.75:1.0 was reduced to 1.5:1.0, (iv) the Debt Service Coverage ratio was changed to a quarterly test rather than monthly, (v) the approval to repurchase up to $1,000,000 of outstanding shares of common stock was eliminated, (vi) the purchase of all the outstanding stock in MediaMission Holding B.V., the owner of 100% of the stock of MediaMission B.V. and the purchase of all outstanding stock in Mediasite KK was approved, and (vii) a maximum limit of bank indebtedness of Mediasite KK of $500,000 was provided for. The funding occurred contemporaneously with the closing of the Company’s purchase of the outstanding common stock of Mediasite KK on January 17, 2014 which was effective January 14, 2014.
	On March 24, 2014 the Companies entered into a Third Amendment to the Second Amended Agreement which 1) reduced the minimum required Adjusted Quick Ratio for each of the months ended February 28, 2014, April 30, 2014, May 31, 2014, July 31, 2014, August 31, 2014, October 31, 2014 and November 30, 2014 from 1.50:1.00 to 1.25:1.00; and 2) waived compliance with the maximum subsidiary indebtedness requirement for the period up to the date preceding the Third Amendment.
	On January 27, 2015, the Company entered into a Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”) with Silicon Valley Bank. Under the Fourth Amendment: (i) the balance of the term loan payable to Silicon Valley of approximately $1,665,000 is repaid and replaced by a new term loan of $2,500,000 to be repaid in 36 equal principal payments, with interest at the Prime Rate (as defined) plus two and one quarter percent (5.5%), (ii) the limit of the revolving line of credit is increased from $3.0 million to $4.0 million and the maturity date is extended to January 31, 2017, (iii) the annual commitment fee on the revolving line of credit is increased from $20,000 to $26,667, and there is also payable a term loan commitment fee of $20,000 and an amendment fee of $5,000, (iv) the covenant that requires the Minimum Adjusted Quick ratio be at or greater than 1.25:1.0 on an intra-quarter basis and 1.5:1 at quarter end is reduced to 1.1:1 on an intra-quarter basis and 1.25:1 at quarter end, (v) the covenant that requires the Debt Service Coverage ratio to be at or greater than 1.25:1 is changed to include the change in deferred revenue in the numerator of the ratio, and the ratio is reduced to 1.0:1 for the quarters ending December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015, to 1.25:1 for the quarter ending June 30, 2015 and to 1.5:1 for the quarter ending September 30, 2015 and thereafter, (vi) the definition of Permitted Liens is amended to include no more than $800,000 in the aggregate amount of outstanding obligations for purchases of equipment, which is increased from the current limit of $400,000.
	At December 31, 2014, a balance of $1.7 million was outstanding on the term loans with Silicon Valley Bank, with an effective interest rate of five-and-one half percent (5.5%), and no balance was outstanding on the revolving line of credit. At September 30, 2014, a balance of $1.9 million was outstanding on the term loans with Silicon Valley Bank and no balance was outstanding on the revolving line of credit. At December 31, 2014, there was $2.8 million available under this credit facility for advances. At December 31, 2014 the Company was in compliance with all covenants in the Second Amended Agreement, as amended.
	The Second Amended Agreement, as amended, contains events of default that include, among others, non-payment of principal or interest, inaccuracy of any representation or warranty, violation of covenants, bankruptcy and insolvency events, material judgments, cross defaults to certain other indebtedness, and material adverse changes. The occurrence of an event of default could result in the acceleration of the Companies’ obligations under the Second Amended Agreement, as amended.
	Pursuant to the Second Amended Agreement, as amended, the Companies pledged as collateral to Silicon Valley Bank substantially all non-intellectual property business assets. The Companies also entered into an Intellectual Property Security Agreement with respect to intellectual property assets.
	At December 31, 2014, a balance of $120 thousand was outstanding on the notes payable with Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, with an annual interest rate of approximately one-and-one half percent (1.575%) related to Mediasite K.K. At September 30, 2014 the outstanding balance was $170 thousand.
	At December 31, 2014, a balance of $301 thousand was outstanding on the subordinated note payable related to the acquisition of MediaMission, with an annual interest rate of six-and-one half percent (6.5%). At September 30, 2014, the outstanding balance was $628 thousand.
	At December 31, 2014, a balance of $1.6 million was outstanding on the subordinated payable related to the acquisition of Mediasite KK with an annual interest rate of five percent (5%). At September 30, 2014, the outstanding balance was $1.8 million.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	5	Income Taxes
	The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S., Netherlands, Japan and various state jurisdictions. All of the Company’s tax years are subject to examination by the U.S., Dutch, Japanese and state tax authorities due to the carryforward of unutilized net operating losses.
	Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between financial reporting and income tax basis of assets and liabilities, and are measured using currently enacted tax rates and laws. Deferred income taxes also arise from the future benefits of net operating loss carryforwards. A valuation allowance equal to 100% of the net US deferred tax assets has been recognized due to uncertainty regarding future realization, as a result of the Company’s past history of losses.
	Beginning with an acquisition in fiscal year 2002, the Company has amortized goodwill for tax purposes over a 15 year life. Goodwill is not amortized for book purposes.
	The difference between the book and tax balance of certain of the company’s goodwill creates a deferred tax liability and an annual tax expense. Because of the long term nature of the goodwill timing difference, tax planning strategies cannot be utilized with respect to the deferred tax liability. The Company’s tax rate differs from the expected tax rate each reporting period as a result of the aforementioned items. The balance of the deferred tax liability at December 31, 2014 was $4.3 million and $4.3 million at September 30, 2014. The Company recorded a deferred tax liability related to the customer relationship intangibles value acquired as part of the purchase of MediaMission BV and Mediasite KK. The Company also recorded tax expense related to the “step-up” gain on its original equity investment in Mediasite KK. The Company has some other temporary differences related to its Mediasite KK subsidiary.
	The Company’s practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. The Company had no accruals for interest and penalties on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2014 or September 30, 2014, and has not recognized any interest or penalties in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for either of the three month periods ended December 31, 2014 or 2013.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	6	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives are recorded at cost and are not amortized but, instead, tested at least annually for impairment. The Company assesses the impairment of goodwill on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of these assets is less than the carrying value.
	The Company performs annual goodwill impairment test as of July 1, and tested goodwill recognized in connection with the acquisitions of Mediasite, MediaMission and Mediasite KK and determined it was not impaired. For purposes of the test, goodwill on the Company’s books is evaluated within three separate reporting units.
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	Balance as of September 30, 2014		$	11,185
	Foreign currency translation adjustment			(274	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014		$	10,911

Acquisition

Acquisition	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
MediaMission Holding B.V. [Member]
Acquisition	7	Acquisition of MediaMission Holding B.V.
	On December 16, 2013, Sonic Foundry completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of MediaMission Holding B.V., the owner of 100% of the outstanding stock in MediaMission B.V., (“MediaMission”) and MediaMission Hosting B.V. Sonic Foundry paid $1.493 million for all the outstanding stock in MediaMission Holding B.V., comprised of $458,000 cash, $687,000 subordinated note payable over three years (interest rate of 6.5%) and $348,000 in shares of Sonic Foundry stock. The stock portion of the purchase price consisted of 37,608 shares of Sonic Foundry common stock. In connection with the acquisition of MediaMission Holding B.V., the Company entered into employment agreements with the two managing principals of MediaMission. As a result of the acquisition, the Company is expected to further increase its presence in the European market. The goodwill of $932 thousand arising from the acquisition consists largely of the synergies expected from combining the operations of the Company and MediaMission. None of the goodwill recognized is deductible for income tax purposes.
	The Company recorded the acquired tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The fair value of the customer relationships was estimated by applying the income approach. That measure is based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market, and therefore represents Level 3 inputs. Key assumptions include a discount rate of 28 percent, estimated effective tax rate of 20 percent, and estimated customer attrition rate of 15 percent. The Company believes that the information provides a reasonable basis for estimating the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The customer relationship intangible is amortized on a straight line basis over ten year years and amortization is categorized as a selling and marketing expense.
	The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the date of the acquisition (in thousands):
			Fair Value
	Assets acquired:
	Cash		$	339
	Other current assets			923
	Property and equipment			49
	Customer relationships			591
	Goodwill			932
	Total assets acquired			2,834
	Liabilities assumed:
	Current liabilities			(1,111	)
	Deferred tax liability			(230	)
	Total liabilities assumed			(1,341	)
	Total purchase price		$	1,493
	MediaMission contributed revenue of approximately $237 thousand and net loss of approximately $123 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2014. MediaMission contributed revenue of approximately $90 thousand and net income of approximately $43 thousand for the period from the date of acquisition to December 31, 2013.
Mediasite KK [Member]
Acquisition	8		Acquisition of MSKK
	On January 14, 2014, Sonic Foundry paid approximately $5.7 million for the remaining stock in Mediasite KK, comprised of equal components of approximately $1.9 million cash, subordinated note payable in one year (interest rate of 5%) and value in shares of Sonic Foundry. The stock portion of the purchase price consisted of 189,222 shares of Sonic Foundry common stock. Assets acquired include cash, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets and customer relationship and other intangibles and liabilities assumed include accounts payable, debt, taxes payable and unearned revenues. Prior to completion of this acquisition, the Company owned a minority interest of approximately 26% of Mediasite KK. In connection with the acquisition, the one quarter lag in reporting their results was eliminated. The Company determined that the acquisition was deemed to be a material business combination. During the second fiscal quarter of 2014, this initial investment was valued at the same amount as the value when control was achieved which resulted in a non-cash gain of approximately $1.4 million. This amount was partially offset by a $901 thousand tax expense associated with the gain. As a result of the acquisition, the Company is expected to further increase its presence in the Japanese and Asian market. The goodwill of $2.9 million arising from the acquisition consists largely of the synergies expected from combining the operations of the Company and Mediasite KK. None of the goodwill recognized is deductible for income tax purposes.
	The Company recorded the acquired tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The fair value of the customer relationships was estimated by applying the income approach. That measure is based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market, and therefore represents Level 3 inputs. Key assumptions include a discount rate of 30 percent, estimated effective tax rate of 35.5 percent, and estimated customer attrition rate of 15 percent. The Company believes that the information provides a reasonable basis for estimating the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The customer relationship intangible is amortized on a straight line basis over ten year years and amortization is categorized as a selling and marketing expense.
	The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the date of the acquisition (in thousands):
			Fair Value
	Assets acquired:
	Cash		$	3,163
	Other current assets			1,792
	Property and equipment			240
	Customer relationships			2,071
	Goodwill			2,906
	Total assets acquired			10,172
	Liabilities assumed:
	Current liabilities			(1,590	)
	Deferred tax liability			(808	)
	Total liabilities assumed			(2,398	)
	Less ownership basis of original 26% investment			(2,053	)
	Total purchase price for 74% remaining stock		$	5,721
	Mediasite KK contributed revenue of $1.05 million and net loss of $213 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2014. There was no contributed revenue or earnings for Mediasite KK for the three months ended December 31, 2013.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	9	Subsequent Events
	On January 27, 2015, the Company entered into a Fourth Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”) with Silicon Valley Bank. Under the Fourth Amendment: (i) the balance of the term loan payable to Silicon Valley of approximately $1,665,000 is repaid and replaced by a new term loan of $2,500,000 to be repaid in 36 equal principal payments, with interest at the Prime Rate (as defined) plus two and one quarter percent (5.5%), (ii) the limit of the revolving line of credit is increased from $3.0 million to $4.0 million and the maturity date is extended to January 31, 2017, (iii) the annual commitment fee on the revolving line of credit is increased from $20,000 to $26,667, and there is also payable a term loan commitment fee of $20,000 and an amendment fee of $5,000, (iv) the covenant that requires the Minimum Adjusted Quick ratio be at or greater than 1.25:1.0 on an intra-quarter basis and 1.5:1 at quarter end is reduced to 1.1:1 on an intra-quarter basis and 1.25:1 at quarter end, (v) the covenant that requires the Debt Service Coverage ratio to be at or greater than 1.25:1 is changed to include the change in deferred revenue in the numerator of the ratio, and the ratio is reduced to 1.0:1 for the quarters ending December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2015, to 1.25:1 for the quarter ending June 30, 2015 and to 1.5:1 for the quarter ending September 30, 2015 and thereafter, (vi) the definition of Permitted Liens is amended to include no more than $800,000 in the aggregate amount of outstanding obligations for purchases of equipment, which is increased from the current limit of $400,000.

Pro_Forma_Financial_Informatio

Pro Forma Financial Information	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]
Pro Forma Financial Information	9	Pro Forma Financial Information
	The following table represents the net loss (in thousands) for the Company on a pro forma basis, assuming the acquisitions of MediaMission and Mediasite KK had each occurred as of October 1, 2013. The table sets forth unaudited pro forma results for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively and has been compiled from historical financial statements and other information, but is not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have been achieved had the transaction occurred on the dates indicated or that may be achieved in the future.
			Three Months Ended Dec 31,
			2014			2013
	Revenue		$	8,741		$	8,437
	Net loss			(1,032	)		(359	)
	Basic loss per share		$	(0.24	)	$	(0.09	)

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign1

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Business	Business
	Sonic Foundry, Inc. (the Company) is in the business of providing enterprise solutions and services for the web communications market.
Interim Financial Data	Interim Financial Data
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of adjustments of a normal and recurring nature) considered necessary for fair presentation of the results of operations have been included. Operating results for the three month period ended December 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that might be expected for the year ending September 30, 2015.
	The condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2014 has been derived from audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and disclosures required by GAAP. For a more complete discussion of accounting policies and certain other information, refer to the Company’s annual report filed on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Sonic Foundry Media Systems, Inc., MediaMission B.V. (formerly Media Mission Holding B.V.) and Mediasite KK. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
	Prior to January 2014, the Company owned approximately 26% of Mediasite KK and accounted for its investment under the equity method of accounting. On January 14, 2014, the Company purchased the remaining 74% of Mediasite KK.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates
	In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP), management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Segment Information	Segment Information
	We have determined that in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 280-10, Segment Reporting, we operate in three operating segments, however these segments meet the criteria for aggregation for reporting purposes as one reporting segment as of December 31, 2014. Prior to the acquisitions in the year ended September 30, 2014, we reported in one operating segment. Therefore, such information is not presented.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition
	General
	Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery occurs or services are rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue is deferred when undelivered products or services are essential to the functionality of delivered products, customer acceptance is uncertain, significant obligations remain, or the fair value of undelivered elements is unknown. Typically, the Company does not offer customers the right to return product, other than for exchange or repair pursuant to a warranty or stock rotation. The Company’s policy is to reduce revenue if it incurs an obligation for price rebates or other such programs during the period the obligation is reasonably estimated to occur. The following policies apply to the Company’s major categories of revenue transactions.
	Products
	Products are considered delivered, and revenue is recognized, when title and risk of loss have been transferred to the customer or upon customer acceptance if non-delivered products or services are essential to the functionality of delivered products. Under the terms and conditions of the sale, this occurs at the time of shipment to the customer. Product revenue currently represents sales of our Mediasite recorder and Mediasite related products such as our server software and other software licenses. If a license is time-based, the revenue is recognized over the term of the license agreement.
	Services
	The Company sells support and content hosting contracts to our customers, typically one year in length, and records the related revenue ratably over the contractual period. Our support contracts cover phone and electronic technical support availability over and above the level provided by our distributors, software upgrades on a when and if available basis, advance hardware replacement and an extension of the standard hardware warranty from 90 days to one year. The manufacturers the Company contracts with to build the units provide a limited one-year warranty on the hardware. The Company also sells installation, training, event webcasting, and customer content hosting services. Revenue for those services is recognized when performed in the case of installation, training and event webcasting services. Occasionally, the Company will sell customization services to enhance the server software. Revenue from those services is recognized when performed, if perfunctory, or under contract accounting. Service amounts invoiced to customers in excess of revenue recognized are recorded as deferred revenue until the revenue recognition criteria are met.
	Revenue Arrangements that Include Multiple Elements
	Sales of software, with or without installation, training, and post customer support fall within the scope of the software revenue recognition rules. Under the software revenue recognition rules, the fee from a multiple-deliverable arrangement is allocated to each of the undelivered elements based upon vendor-specific objective evidence (VSOE), which is limited to the price charged when the same deliverable is sold separately, with the residual value from the arrangement allocated to the delivered element. The portion of the fee that is allocated to each deliverable is then recognized as revenue when the criteria for revenue recognition are met with respect to that deliverable. If VSOE does not exist for all of the undelivered elements, then all revenue from the arrangement is typically deferred until all elements have been delivered to the customer.
	In the case of the Company’s hardware products with embedded software, the Company has determined that the hardware and software components function together to deliver the product’s essential functionality, and therefore, the revenue from the sale of these products is accounted for under the revenue recognition rules for tangible products whereby the fee from a multiple-deliverable arrangement is allocated to each of the deliverables based upon their relative selling prices as determined by a selling-price hierarchy. A deliverable in an arrangement qualifies as a separate unit of accounting if the delivered item has value to the customer on a stand-alone basis. A delivered item that does not qualify as a separate unit of accounting is combined with the other undelivered items in the arrangement and revenue is recognized for those combined deliverables as a single unit of accounting. The selling price used for each deliverable is based upon VSOE if available, from third-party evidence (TPE) if VSOE is not available, and best estimate of selling price (ESP) if neither VSOE nor TPE are available. TPE is the price of the Company’s or any competitor’s largely interchangeable products or services in stand-alone sales to similarly situated customers. ESP is the price at which the Company would sell the deliverable if it were sold regularly on a stand-alone basis, considering market conditions and entity-specific factors. All revenue arrangements, excluding the sale of all software-only products and associated services, have been accounted for under this guidance.
	The selling prices used in the relative selling price allocation method are as follows: (1) the Company’s products and services are based upon VSOE and (2) hardware products with embedded software, for which VSOE does not exist, are based upon ESP. The Company does not believe TPE exists for any of these products and services because they are differentiated from competing products and services in terms of functionality and performance and there are no competing products or services that are largely interchangeable. Management establishes ESP for hardware products with embedded software using a cost plus margin approach with consideration for market conditions, such as the impact of competition and geographic considerations, and entity-specific factors, such as the cost of the product and the Company’s profit objectives. Management believes that ESP is reflective of reasonable pricing of that deliverable as if priced on a stand-alone basis. When a sales transaction includes deliverables that are divided between Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 605 and ASC Subtopic 985-605, the Company allocates the selling price using the relative selling price method whereas value is allocated using an ESP for software developed using a percent of list price approach. The other deliverables are valued using ESP or VSOE as previously discussed.
	While the pricing model, currently in use, captures all critical variables, unforeseen changes due to external market forces may result in a revision of the inputs. These modifications may result in the consideration allocation differing from the one presently in use. Absent a significant change in the pricing inputs or the way in which the industry structures its transactions, future changes in the pricing model are not expected to materially affect our allocation of arrangement consideration.
	Management has established VSOE for hosting services. Billings for hosting are spread ratably over the term of the hosting agreement, with the typical hosting agreement having a term of 12 months, with renewal on an annual basis. The Company sells most hosting contracts without the inclusion of products. When the hosting arrangement is sold in conjunction with product, the product revenue is recognized immediately while the remaining hosting revenue is spread ratably over the term of the hosting agreement. The selling price is allocated between these elements using the relative selling price method. The Company uses ESP for development of the selling price for hardware products with embedded software.
	The Company also offers hosting services bundled with events services. The Company uses VSOE to establish relative selling prices for its events services. The Company recognizes events revenue when the event takes place and recognizes the hosting revenue over the term of the hosting agreement. The total amount of the arrangement is allocated to each element based on the relative selling price method.
	Reserves
	The Company reserves for stock rotations, price adjustments, rebates, and sales incentives to reduce revenue and accounts receivable for these and other credits granted to customers. Such reserves are recorded at the time of sale and are calculated based on historical information (such as rates of product stock rotations) and the specific terms of sales programs, taking into account any other known information about likely customer behavior. If actual customer behavior differs from our expectations, additional reserves may be required. Also, if the Company determines that it can no longer accurately estimate amounts for stock rotations and sales incentives, the Company would not be able to recognize revenue until resellers sell the inventory to the final end user.
	Shipping and Handling
	The Company’s shipping and handling costs billed to customers are included in other revenue. Costs related to shipping and handling are included in cost of revenue and are recorded at the time of shipment to the customer.
Concentration of Credit Risk and Other Risks and Uncertainties	Concentration of Credit Risk and Other Risks and Uncertainties
	As of December 31, 2014, of the $2.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, $387 thousand is deposited with two major U.S. financial institutions. At times, deposits in these institutions exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. The Company has not experienced any losses on such amounts and believes that it is not exposed to any significant credit risk on these balances. The remaining $2.4 million of cash and cash equivalents is held by our foreign subsidiaries in financial institutions in Japan and the Netherlands and held in their local currency. The cash held in foreign financial institutions is not guaranteed.
	We assess the realization of our receivables by performing ongoing credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition. Through these evaluations, we may become aware of a situation where a customer may not be able to meet its financial obligations due to deterioration of its financial viability, credit ratings or bankruptcy. Our reserve requirements are based on the best facts available to us and are reevaluated and adjusted as additional information is received. Our reserves are also based on amounts determined by using percentages applied to certain aged receivable categories. These percentages are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, current economic trends, historical payment and bad debt write-off experience. Allowance for doubtful accounts for accounts receivable was $150,000 at December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014, respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2014, of the $2.8 million aggregate cash and cash equivalents held by the Company, the amount of cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries was $2.4 million. If the funds held by our foreign subsidiaries were needed for our operations in the United States, the repatriation of some of these funds to the United States could require payment of additional U.S. taxes.
Trade Accounts Receivable	Trade Accounts Receivable
	The majority of the Company’s accounts receivable are due from entities in, or distributors or value added resellers to, the education, corporate and government sectors. Credit is extended based on evaluation of a customer’s financial condition and, generally, collateral is not required. Accounts receivable are typically due within 30 days and are stated at amounts due from customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered to be past due. The Company determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, the Company’s previous loss history, the customer’s current ability to pay its obligation to the Company, and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Company writes-off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible, and payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance for doubtful accounts. Interest is not accrued on past due receivables.
Inventory Valuation	Inventory Valuation
	Inventory consists of raw materials and supplies used in the assembly of Mediasite recorders and finished units. Inventory of completed units and spare parts are carried at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined on a first-in, first-out basis.
	Inventory consists of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,			September 30,
		2014			2014
	Raw materials and supplies	$	339		$	549
	Finished goods		1,582			1,172
		$	1,921		$	1,721
Capitalized Software Development Costs	Capitalized Software Development Costs
	Software development costs incurred in conjunction with product development are charged to research and development expense until technological feasibility is established. Thereafter, until the product is released for sale, software development costs are capitalized and reported at the net realizable value of the related product. Typically the period between achieving technological feasibility of the Company’s products and the general availability of the products has been short. Consequently, software development costs qualifying for capitalization are typically immaterial and are generally expensed to research and development costs, as incurred. Upon product release, the amortization of software development costs is determined annually as the greater of the amount computed using the ratio of current gross revenues for the products to their total of current and anticipated future gross revenues, or the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the products, expected to be three years. Total amortization expense of software development costs of $44 thousand is included in Cost of Revenue – Product for the three months ending December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The gross amount of capitalized external and internal development costs is $533 thousand at December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2014. There were no software development efforts that qualified for capitalization for the three months ended December 31, 2014.
Valuation of Assets and Liabilities in Business Combinations	Valuation of Assets and Liabilities in Business Combinations
	The assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in a business combination shall be measured at fair value. Fair value is based on the definition in ASC 820-10-20 as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Variations of the cost and market approaches are used to measure the fair value of components of working capital (e.g. accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable) and tangible assets, such as property plant and equipment. When measuring the fair value of acquired intangible assets, the income approach is generally considered. Financial assets and liabilities are valued based on a quoted price in an active market. In the absence of a quoted market price a valuation technique is used to determine fair value, such as a market approach or an income approach. Non-financial liabilities may be valued based on a transfer approach. These measures require significant judgment including estimates of expected cash flow, or discount rates among others.
Gain from investment in Mediasite KK	Gain from investment in Mediasite KK
	The Company’s investment in Mediasite KK was accounted for under the equity method of accounting using a one quarter timing lag through December 31, 2013. On January 14, 2014, the Company’s ownership percentage increased from approximately 26% of their common stock to 100%. In connection with the acquisition, the one quarter lag in reporting their results was eliminated. The Company upon obtaining control of Mediasite KK recorded a “step-up” in the value of its previously owned interest in Mediasite KK to fair value. The gain amounted to approximately $1.4 million and was partially offset by $901 thousand of tax expense related to such investment. The Company recorded equity in earnings of $23 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2013.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. The estimated useful lives used to calculate depreciation are as follows:
		Years
	Leasehold improvements	5 to 10 years
	Computer equipment	3 to 5 years
	Furniture and fixtures	5 to 7 years
Comprehensive Loss	Comprehensive Loss
	Comprehensive loss includes disclosure of financial information that historically has not been recognized in the calculation of net income. Our comprehensive loss encompasses net loss and foreign currency translation adjustments. Assets and liabilities of international operations that have a functional currency that is not in U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates, and revenue and expense items are translated using weighted average exchange rates. Any adjustments arising on translation are included in shareholders’ equity as an element of accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Nonfinancial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
	The Company’s goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets are nonfinancial assets that were acquired either as part of a business combination, individually or with a group of other assets. These nonfinancial assets were initially, and are currently, measured and recognized at amounts equal to the fair value determined as of the date of acquisition. Fair value measurements of reporting units are estimated using an income approach involving discounted or undiscounted cash flow models that contain certain Level 3 inputs requiring management judgment, including projections of economic conditions and customer demand, revenue and margins, changes in competition, operating costs, working capital requirements, and new product introductions. Fair value measurements of the reporting units associated with the Company’s goodwill balances are estimated at least annually at the beginning of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year for purposes of impairment testing. Fair value measurements associated with the Company’s intangible assets and other long-lived assets are estimated when events or changes in circumstances such as market value, asset utilization, physical change, legal factors, or other matters indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
	In determining the fair value of financial assets and liabilities, the Company currently utilizes market data or other assumptions that it believes market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability in the principal or most advantageous market, and adjusts for non-performance and/or other risk associated with the Company as well as counterparties, as appropriate. When considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the following fair value hierarchy distinguishes between observable and unobservable inputs, which are categorized in one of the following levels:
	Level 1 Inputs: Unadjusted quoted prices which are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities accessible to the Company at the measurement date.
	Level 2 Inputs: Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
	Level 3 Inputs: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at measurement date.
	The hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1, as this level provides the most reliable measure of fair value, while giving the lowest priority to Level 3.
	Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value
	The Company’s other financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and debt instruments. The book values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, debt and accounts payable are considered to be representative of their respective fair values. The carrying value of capital lease obligations, including the current portion, approximates fair market value as the fixed rate approximates the current market rate of interest available to the Company.
Legal Contingencies	Legal Contingencies
	In June 2014 the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Astute Technology, LLC (“Astute”). The key terms of the agreement were: 1) grant non-revocable license of Astute patents to the Company; 2) grant a fully paid, non-refundable license of certain Sonic Foundry patents to Astute; 3) Both Astute and our customer agreed to identify three meetings they currently capture that the other party will not seek or respond to any request for proposal; and 4) payment of $1.35 million to Astute. The payment will be made in three equal amounts with the first paid in June 2014, the second paid in October 2014 and the final payment due March 2015. The Company is contributing $1.1 million toward the amount payable to Astute, with $428 thousand relating to prior use and recorded as a charge to income during fiscal 2014. The remaining $672 thousand was recorded as a product right asset, which is being amortized, straight line, over the remaining life of the patents, through 2020. Future amounts due to Astute were accrued for as of the time of settlement.
	Except as reported above, no legal contingencies were recorded for the year ended September 30, 2014, and for the three months ended December 31, 2014.
Stock Based Compensation	Stock Based Compensation
	The Company uses a lattice valuation model to account for all employee stock options granted. The lattice valuation model is a more flexible analysis to value options because of its ability to incorporate inputs that change over time, such as actual exercise behavior of option holders. The Company uses historical data to estimate the option exercise and employee departure behavior in the lattice valuation model. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The Company considers all employees to have similar exercise behavior and therefore has not identified separate homogenous groups for valuation. The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the option pricing model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods the options are expected to be outstanding is based on the U.S. Treasury yields in effect at the time of grant. Forfeitures are based on actual behavior patterns.
	The fair value of each option grant is estimated using the assumptions in the following table:
		Three months ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Expected life		5.0 years			4.8 years
	Risk-free interest rate		0.98	%		0.6	%
	Expected volatility		45.46	%		47.15	%
	Expected forfeiture rate		10.72	%		12.19	%
	Expected exercise factor		1.43			1.39
	Expected dividend yield		0	%		0	%
	A summary of option activity as of December 31, 2014 and changes during the three months then ended is presented below:
		Options			Weighted-			Weighted-
					Average			Average
					Exercise Price			Remaining
								Contractual
								Period in
								Years
	Outstanding at October 1, 2014		1,240,941		$	10.31			6.9
	Granted		291,654			9.33			9.8
	Exercised		—			—			—
	Forfeited		(27,833	)		13.16			2.2
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		1,504,762			10.07			7.3
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014		881,432			10.57			5.9
	A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested shares and changes during the three month period ended December 31, 2014 is presented below:
		2014
	Non-vested Shares	Shares			Weighted-Average
					Grant Date Fair
					Value
	Non-vested at October 1, 2014		539,519		$	3.29
	Granted		291,654			3.23
	Vested		(202,125	)		3.05
	Forfeited		(5,718	)		3.41
	Non-vested at December 31, 2014		623,330		$	3.34
	The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the three months ended December 31, 2014 was $3.23. As of December 31, 2014, there was $1.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-based compensation, including $246 thousand of estimated forfeitures. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining life of 2.4 years.
	Stock-based compensation recorded in the three month period ended December 31, 2014 of $317 thousand was allocated $196 thousand to selling and marketing expenses, $84 thousand to general and administrative expenses, and $37 thousand to product development expenses. Stock-based compensation recorded in the three month period ended December 31, 2013 of $279 thousand was allocated $184 thousand to selling and marketing expenses, $17 thousand to general and administrative expenses, and $78 thousand to product development expenses. Cash received from exercises under all stock option plans and warrants for the three month periods ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0 and $35 thousand, respectively. There were no tax benefits realized for tax deductions from option exercises in either of the three month periods ended December 31, 2014 or 2013. The Company currently expects to satisfy share-based awards with registered shares available to be issued.
	The Company also has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Purchase Plan) under which an aggregate of 150,000 common shares may be issued. The Shareholders approved an amendment to increase the number of shares of common stock subject to the plan from 100,000 to 150,000 at the Company’s annual meeting in March 2014. All employees who have completed 90 days of employment with the Company on the first day of each offering period and customarily work twenty hours per week or more are eligible to participate in the Purchase Plan. An employee who, after the grant of an option to purchase, would hold common stock and/or hold outstanding options to purchase stock possessing 5% or more of the total combined voting power or value of the Company will not be eligible to participate. Eligible employees may make contributions through payroll deductions of up to 10% of their compensation. No participant in the Purchase Plan is permitted to purchase common stock under the Purchase Plan if such option would permit his or her rights to purchase stock under the Purchase Plan to accrue at a rate that exceeds $25,000 of the fair market value of such shares, or that exceeds 1,000 shares, for each calendar year. The Company makes a bi-annual offering to eligible employees of options to purchase shares of common stock under the Purchase Plan on the first trading day of January and July. Each offering period is for a period of six months from the date of the offering, and each eligible employee as of the date of offering is entitled to purchase shares of common stock at a purchase price equal to the lower of 85% of the fair market value of common stock on the first or last trading day of the offering period. There were 5,780 shares purchased by employees for the six month offering ended December 31, 2014, which were issued in January 2015. A total of 46,703 shares are available to be issued under the plan. Company recorded stock compensation expense under this plan of $6 and $3 thousand during each of the three months periods ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively.
Common Stock Warrants	Common Stock Warrants
	On December 22, 2014, the company issued 74,802 warrants to two individuals in combination with the sale of a like number of shares of common stock, one of which is the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. These warrants are immediately exercisable, expire five years after the date of issuance and have an exercise and weighted average price of $14.00. The remaining contractual life of these outstanding warrants as of December 31, 2014 was 4.98 years. The fair value of the warrants was determined using the lattice model and the same inputs as those used for valuing the Company’s stock option fair value. The fair value of the warrants is $133 thousand. The Company determined that the warrants are freestanding and do not fall within the scope of ASC 480 or ASC 815. The warrants were recorded in conjunction with the stock issued.
Per share computation	Per share computation
	Basic earnings (loss) per share has been computed using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, less shares that may be repurchased, and excludes any dilutive effects of options and warrants. In periods where the Company reports net income, diluted net income per share is computed using common equivalent shares related to outstanding options and warrants to purchase common stock. The numerator for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is net income (loss). The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted weighted average shares used in the earnings per share calculations:
		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Denominator for basic earnings per share
	- weighted average common shares		4,271,885			3,995,321
	Effect of dilutive options (treasury method)		—			—
	Denominator for diluted earnings per share
	- adjusted weighted average common shares		4,271,885			3,995,321
	Options and warrants outstanding during each period, but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they are antidilutive		1,579,564			1,235,988
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”. The guidance substantially converges final standards on revenue recognition between the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board providing a framework on addressing revenue recognition issues and, upon its effective date, replaces almost all exiting revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance, in current U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09 to determine the impact, if any, it may have on our financial statements.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-12, “Compensation - Stock Compensation” (“ASU 2014-12”). ASU 2014-12 is intended to resolve diverse accounting treatment for share based awards in which the terms of the award provide that a performance target that affects vesting could be achieved after the requisite service period. The standard is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and may be applied prospectively or retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-12 to determine the impact, if any, it may have on our financial statements.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40), Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entities Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (ASU 2014-15). The guidance in ASU 2014-15 sets forth management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern as well as required disclosures. ASU 2014-15 indicates that, when preparing financial statements for interim and annual financial statements, management should evaluate whether conditions or events, in the aggregate, raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year from the date the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. This evaluation should include consideration of conditions and events that are either known or are reasonably knowable at the date the financial statements are issued or are available to be issued, as well as whether it is probable that management’s plans to address the substantial doubt will be implemented and, if so, whether it is probable that the plans will alleviate the substantial doubt. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods and annual periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-15 to determine the impact, if any, it may have on our financial statements.
	In November 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-17, Business Combinations (Topic 805) – Pushdown Accounting (ASU 2014-17). ASU 2014-17 is intended to provide guidance on whether and at what threshold an acquired entity that is a business or nonprofit activity can apply pushdown accounting in its separate financial statement. The amendments should reduce diversity in the timing and content of footnote disclosure. ASU 2014-17 is effective after November 18, 2014. The Company has adopted this guidance, but it does not have an impact on previous acquisitions.
	Accounting standards that have been issued but are not yet effective by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date, which are not discussed above, are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements upon adoption.

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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Inventory	Inventory consists of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,			September 30,
		2014			2014
	Raw materials and supplies	$	339		$	549
	Finished goods		1,582			1,172
		$	1,921		$	1,721
Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment	The estimated useful lives used to calculate depreciation are as follows:
		Years
	Leasehold improvements	5 to 10 years
	Computer equipment	3 to 5 years
	Furniture and fixtures	5 to 7 years
Fair Value Assumptions for Stock Options Granted	The fair value of each option grant is estimated using the assumptions in the following table:
		Three months ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Expected life		5.0 years			4.8 years
	Risk-free interest rate		0.98	%		0.6	%
	Expected volatility		45.46	%		47.15	%
	Expected forfeiture rate		10.72	%		12.19	%
	Expected exercise factor		1.43			1.39
	Expected dividend yield		0	%		0	%
Summary of Option Activity	A summary of option activity as of December 31, 2014 and changes during the three months then ended is presented below:
		Options			Weighted-			Weighted-
					Average			Average
					Exercise Price			Remaining
								Contractual
								Period in
								Years
	Outstanding at October 1, 2014		1,240,941		$	10.31			6.9
	Granted		291,654			9.33			9.8
	Exercised		—			—			—
	Forfeited		(27,833	)		13.16			2.2
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		1,504,762			10.07			7.3
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014		881,432			10.57			5.9
Summary of Status of Company's Non-vested Shares	A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested shares and changes during the three month period ended December 31, 2014 is presented below:
		2014
	Non-vested Shares	Shares			Weighted-Average
					Grant Date Fair
					Value
	Non-vested at October 1, 2014		539,519		$	3.29
	Granted		291,654			3.23
	Vested		(202,125	)		3.05
	Forfeited		(5,718	)		3.41
	Non-vested at December 31, 2014		623,330		$	3.34
Computation of Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Used in Earnings Per Share Calculations	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted weighted average shares used in the earnings per share calculations:
		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Denominator for basic earnings per share
	- weighted average common shares		4,271,885			3,995,321
	Effect of dilutive options (treasury method)		—			—
	Denominator for diluted earnings per share
	- adjusted weighted average common shares		4,271,885			3,995,321
	Options and warrants outstanding during each period, but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they are antidilutive		1,579,564			1,235,988

Schedule_of_Changes_in_Carryin

Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	Balance as of September 30, 2014	$	11,185
	Foreign currency translation adjustment		(274	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	10,911

Acquisition_Tables

Acquisition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
MediaMission Holding B.V. [Member]
Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the date of the acquisition (in thousands):
		Fair Value
	Assets acquired:
	Cash	$	339
	Other current assets		923
	Property and equipment		49
	Customer relationships		591
	Goodwill		932
	Total assets acquired		2,834
	Liabilities assumed:
	Current liabilities		(1,111	)
	Deferred tax liability		(230	)
	Total liabilities assumed		(1,341	)
	Total purchase price	$	1,493
Mediasite KK [Member]
Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the date of the acquisition (in thousands):
		Fair Value
	Assets acquired:
	Cash	$	3,163
	Other current assets		1,792
	Property and equipment		240
	Customer relationships		2,071
	Goodwill		2,906
	Total assets acquired		10,172
	Liabilities assumed:
	Current liabilities		(1,590	)
	Deferred tax liability		(808	)
	Total liabilities assumed		(2,398	)
	Less ownership basis of original 26% investment		(2,053	)
	Total purchase price for 74% remaining stock	$	5,721

Pro_Forma_Financial_Informatio1

Pro Forma Financial Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]
Summary of Pro Forma Financial Information	The following table represents the net loss (in thousands) for the Company on a pro forma basis, assuming the acquisitions of MediaMission and Mediasite KK had each occurred as of October 1, 2013. The table sets forth unaudited pro forma results for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively and has been compiled from historical financial statements and other information, but is not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have been achieved had the transaction occurred on the dates indicated or that may be achieved in the future.
		Three Months Ended Dec 31,
		2014			2013
	Revenue	$	8,741		$	8,437
	Net loss		(1,032	)		(359	)
	Basic loss per share	$	(0.24	)	$	(0.09	)

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign3

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 22, 2014	Jan. 14, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
	Segment		Financial_Institution	Segment		Individual
	Financial_Institution
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of operating segment	3			1
Number of reporting segment	1
Hosting agreement term	1 year
Standard product warranty term minimum	90 days
Standard product warranty term maximum	1 year
Period of hosting contracts to customers	1 year
Cash and cash equivalents with U.S. financial institutions	$387,000		$387,000
Number of major financial institutions with which cash and cash equivalents are deposited	2		2
Cash and cash equivalents with foreign subsidiary financial institutions	2,400,000		2,400,000
Accounts receivable, allowances	150,000		150,000	150,000
Original maturity of cash and cash equivalents	3 months
Cash and cash equivalents	2,811,000	3,097,000	2,811,000	4,344,000				3,482,000
Credit period of accounts receivable	30 days
Estimated economic life of the product	3 years
Capitalized internal and external development costs, gross	533,000			533,000
Total amortization expense of software development costs	44,000	44,000
Gain on investment	1,400,000
Tax expense on investment	901,000
Equity in earnings of investment in Mediasite KK		23,000
Legal contingency settlement terms	The key terms of the agreement were 1) grant non-revocable license of Astute patents to the Company; 2) grant a fully paid, non-refundable license of certain Sonic Foundry patents to Astute; 3) Both Astute and our customer agreed to identify three meetings they currently capture that the other party will not seek or respond to any request for proposal; and 4) payment of $1.35 million to Astute.
Legal contingencies expense	428,000
Product right asset related to legal settlement	672,000		672,000
Legal contingencies amount	0			0
Weighted average grant date fair value of options granted	$3.23
Unrecognized non vested stock based compensation	1,300,000		1,300,000
Estimated forfeitures for unrecognized non vested stock based compensation	246,000		246,000
Expected weighted average life of forfeited cost	2 years 4 months 24 days
Stock-based compensation	317,000	282,000
Cash received from exercises under all stock option plans and warrants	0	35,000
Tax benefits realized for tax deductions from option exercises	0	0
Expected shares issued	150,000		150,000
Number of complete employment days on first day of each offering period	90 days
Employee not eligible to participate	5.00%
Eligible employees contribution to purchase price	10.00%
Restricted participant under purchase plan that exceeds rate of fair value of shares	25,000
Restricted participant under purchase plan that exceeds number of shares	1,000
Offering period	6 months
Purchase shares of common stock at a purchase price fair market	85.00%
Shares available to issue	46,703		46,703
Shares purchased by employees			5,780
Stock-based compensation	6,000	3,000
Selling and marketing expenses [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	196,000	184,000
General and administrative expenses [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	84,000	17,000
Product development expenses [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	37,000	78,000
The Company [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Payment for legal settlements					1,100,000
Customer Related Litigation [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Payment for legal settlements					1,350,000
Warrant [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Warrants issued to individuals						74,802
Number of individual issued warrants						2
Warrants expiration period						5 years
Warrants exercise price						$14
Remaining contractual life of warrants outstanding	4 years 11 months 23 days
Weighted average exercise price of warrants						$14
Fair value of warrants						$133,000
Prior to Amendment [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Expected shares issued									100,000
Mediasite KK [Member]
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity method investment, ownership percentage		26.00%					26.00%
Remaining percent of stock purchased							74.00%
Percent of stock							100.00%

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign4

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Inventory (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials and supplies	$339	$549
Finished goods	1,582	1,172
Inventory, Net	$1,921	$1,721

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign5

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leasehold improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	5 years
Leasehold improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	10 years
Computer equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	3 years
Computer equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	5 years
Furniture and fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	5 years
Furniture and fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Estimated Useful Lives	7 years

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign6

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Fair Value Assumptions for Stock Options Granted (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Expected life	5 years	4 years 9 months 18 days
Risk-free interest rate	0.98%	0.60%
Expected volatility	45.46%	47.15%
Expected forfeiture rate	10.72%	12.19%
Expected exercise factor	1.43	1.39
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign7

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Option Activity (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Options, Outstanding Beginning Balance	1,240,941
Options, Granted	291,654
Options, Exercised	0
Options, Forfeited	-27,833
Options, Outstanding Ending Balance	1,504,762	1,240,941
Options, Exercisable Ending Balance	881,432
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding Beginning Balance	$10.31
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted	$9.33
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited	$13.16
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding Ending Balance	$10.07	$10.31
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable Ending Balance	$10.57
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Period in Years, Granted	9 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Period in Years, Forfeited	2 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Period in Years, Outstanding Ending Balance	7 years 3 months 18 days	6 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Period in Years, Exercisable Ending Balance	5 years 10 months 24 days

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign8

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Status of Company's Non-Vested Shares (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options, Outstanding Beginning Balance	1,240,941
Shares, Granted	291,654
Options, Forfeited	-27,833
Options, Outstanding Ending Balance	1,504,762
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$3.23
Non-Vested Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options, Outstanding Beginning Balance	539,519
Shares, Granted	291,654
Shares, Vested	-202,125
Options, Forfeited	-5,718
Options, Outstanding Ending Balance	623,330
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Non-vested Beginning Balance	$3.29
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Granted	$3.23
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Vested	$3.05
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Forfeited	$3.41
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Non-vested Ending Balance	$3.34

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Sign9

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Computation of Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Used in Earnings per Share Calculations (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average common shares	4,271,885	3,995,321
Effect of dilutive options (treasury method)	0	0
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted average common shares	4,271,885	3,995,321
Options and warrants outstanding during each period, but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they are antidilutive	1,579,564	1,235,988

Related_Party_Transactions_Add

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 22, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 18, 2014
			Individual
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Fees incurred to law firm	$35	$90
Accrued liabilities for unbilled services	15			30
Outstanding loan amount	26			26
Common stock shares, issued	4,351,272			4,276,470
Common stock restriction period	2 days
Common Stock [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock price per share			$7.68		$8.36
Number of days to calculate average price of common stock	20 days
Warrant [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of individual issued warrants			2
Warrants issued to individuals			74,802
Warrants exercise price			$14
Warrants expiration date			22-Dec-19
Board of Directors Chairman [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock shares, issued			35,905
Board of Directors Chairman [Member] | Warrant [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Warrants issued to individuals			35,905
Majority Shareholder [Member] | Common Stock [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Common stock shares, issued			38,897
Majority Shareholder [Member] | Warrant [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Warrants issued to individuals			38,897
MediaMission Holding B.V. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amount payable, total	$244			$370

Commitments_Additional_Informa

Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 28, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Purchase which is not recorded on Company's Balance Sheet	$2,600,000
Lease Term	November 2011 through December 2018
Leasehold improvement liability		613,000
Unamortized balance of lease	$336,000

Credit_Arrangements_Additional

Credit Arrangements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended				3 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Jan. 10, 2014	31-May-13	Jun. 27, 2011	Mar. 24, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 27, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Jan. 14, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 16, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Adjusted quick ratio		2
Total term loan					2,000,000
Total term debt					2,400,000
Revolving loan maturity date		1-Oct-15	1-Oct-13
Interest rate on revolving line of credit for three quarters		0.75%
Interest rate if quick ratio threshold is not met		1.25%
Interest rate on unused revolving loan facility		0.18%
Incremental interest rate added to Prime Rate	3.25%
Interest rate payable on subordinate note	6.50%
Amount of common stock repurchased	1,000,000
Mediasite KK [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Ownership percentage								26.00%	26.00%
Notes payable outstanding					120,000		170,000
Annual interest rate					1.58%
MediaMission Holding B.V. [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	100.00%									100.00%
Silicon Valley Bank [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Adjusted quick ratio as above Silicon Valley Bank's prime rate					1.00%
Adjusted quick ratio as percentage					8.75%
Notes payable outstanding					1,700,000		1,900,000
Annual interest rate					5.50%
Credit facility for advances					2,800,000
Subordinated note payable [Member] | Mediasite KK [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate payable on subordinate note								5.00%
Notes payable outstanding					1,600,000		1,800,000
Annual interest rate					5.00%
Subordinated note payable [Member] | MediaMission Holding B.V. [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate payable on subordinate note										6.50%
Notes payable outstanding					301,000		628,000
Annual interest rate					6.50%
Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity under secured revolving line of credit			3,000,000
Adjusted quick ratio	1.5			1.25
Repayment of loan	544,000
New term loan	2,500,000
Repayment terms	36 months
Incremental interest rate added to Prime Rate	2.25%
Interest rate payable on subordinate note	5.50%
Notes payable outstanding					0				0
Prior to First Amendment [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Adjusted quick ratio as above Silicon Valley Bank's prime rate					1.00%
Prior to Second Amendment [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Adjusted quick ratio as above Silicon Valley Bank's prime rate					1.50%
Second Amended Agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Description of adjusted quick ratio					Greater than 2.0 to 1.0
Adjusted quick ratio					2
New Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest will accrue on the revolving line of credit					3.75%
Interest will accrue on the revolving line of credit, option one					3.25%
Amortization period of term loan					36 months
Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity under secured revolving line of credit						4,000,000
Revolving loan maturity date						31-Jan-17
Repayment of loan						1,665,000
New term loan						2,500,000
Repayment terms						36 months
Interest rate payable on subordinate note						5.50%
Term loan commitment fee payable						20,000
Amendment fee payable						5,000
Adjusted quick ratio						1.25
Adjusted quick ratio						1.1
Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | For the Quarters Ending June 30, 2015 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt service ratio						1.25
Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | For the Quarter Ending September 30, 2015 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt service ratio						1.5
Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | For the Quarters Ending December 31, 2014 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt service ratio						1.25
Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | For the Quarters Ending March 31, 2015 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt service ratio						1
Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Percentage of advance rate on domestic receivables					75.00%
Minimum [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Adjusted quick ratio	1.5
Minimum [Member] | New Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Adjusted quick ratio			1.75
Debt service coverage ratio			1.25
Minimum [Member] | Third Amendment [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Adjusted quick ratio				1.25
Minimum [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Annual commitment fee on the revolving line of credit						20,000
Lien limit						400,000
Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Percentage of advance rate on domestic receivables					80.00%
Maximum [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Adjusted quick ratio	1.75
Maximum [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | Mediasite KK [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Bank indebtedness	500,000
Maximum [Member] | Third Amendment [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Adjusted quick ratio				1.5
Maximum [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Annual commitment fee on the revolving line of credit						26,667
Lien limit						$800,000

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Percentage of net deferred tax assets recognized due to uncertainty	100.00%
Goodwill for tax purposes amortization period	15 years
Deferred tax liability	$4,283,000		$4,312,000
Accruals of interest and penalties	0		0
Recognized interest or penalties	$0	$0

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$11,185
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-274
Ending balance	$10,911

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail)	0 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2014
	Reporting_Unit
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Number of reporting units	3

Acquisition_of_MediaMission_Ho

Acquisition of MediaMission Holding B.V. - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 16, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Jan. 10, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Subordinated note payable issuance for purchase of MediaMission		$687,000
Common stock issued for purchase of MediaMission		348,000
Notes payable interest rate						6.50%
Goodwill	10,911,000				11,185,000
Contributed revenue	8,741,000	7,206,000
Net income (loss) for acquisition period	-1,032,000	-690,000
MediaMission Holding B.V. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price				1,493,000
Common stock issued for purchase of MediaMission				348,000
Business acquisition, cash paid				458,000
Business acquisition, number of shares issued				37,608
Ownership percentage				100.00%		100.00%
Goodwill				932,000
Amortization period for customer relationship intangible	10 years
Contributed revenue	237,000		90,000
Net income (loss) for acquisition period	-123,000		43,000
MediaMission Holding B.V. [Member] | Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value assumptions discount rate				28.00%
Estimated effective tax rate				20.00%
Estimated customer attrition rate				15.00%
MediaMission Holding B.V. [Member] | Subordinated note payable [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Subordinated note payable issuance for purchase of MediaMission				$687,000
Notes payable interest rate				6.50%
Subordinated note payable maturity period				3 years

Acquisition_of_MediaMission_Ho1

Acquisition of MediaMission Holding B.V. - Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Detail) (MediaMission Holding B.V. [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 16, 2013	Dec. 16, 2013
MediaMission Holding B.V. [Member]
Assets acquired:
Cash	$339	$339
Other current assets	923	923
Property and equipment	49	49
Customer relationships	591	591
Goodwill	932
Total assets acquired	2,834	2,834
Liabilities assumed:
Current liabilities	-1,111	-1,111
Deferred tax liability	-230	-230
Total liabilities assumed	-1,341	-1,341
Total purchase price	$1,493	$1,493

Acquisition_of_MSKK_Additional

Acquisition of MSKK - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 14, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jan. 10, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Notes payable interest rate						6.50%
Goodwill	$10,911,000				$11,185,000
Contributed revenue	8,741,000	7,206,000
Net income (loss) for acquisition period	-1,032,000	-690,000
Mediasite KK [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total purchase price			5,721,000
Business acquisition, cash paid			1,900,000
Business acquisition, number of shares issued			189,222
Percentage of minority interest			26.00%
Non cash gain				1,400,000
Tax expense associated with non cash gain				901,000
Goodwill			2,900,000
Amortization period for customer relationship intangible	10 years
Contributed revenue	1,050,000	0
Net income (loss) for acquisition period	($213,000)	$0
Mediasite KK [Member] | Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value assumptions discount rate			30.00%
Estimated effective tax rate			35.50%
Estimated customer attrition rate			15.00%
Mediasite KK [Member] | Subordinated note payable [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Notes payable interest rate			5.00%
Subordinated note payable maturity period			1 year

Acquisition_of_MSKK_Fair_Value

Acquisition of MSKK - Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Detail) (Mediasite KK [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 14, 2014	Jan. 14, 2014
Mediasite KK [Member]
Assets acquired:
Cash	$3,163	$3,163
Other current assets	1,792	1,792
Property and equipment	240	240
Customer relationships	2,071	2,071
Goodwill	2,906
Total assets acquired	10,172	10,172
Liabilities assumed:
Current liabilities	-1,590	-1,590
Deferred tax liability	-808	-808
Total liabilities assumed	-2,398	-2,398
Less ownership basis of original 26% investment	-2,053	-2,053
Total purchase price	$5,721	$5,721

Acquisition_of_MSKK_Fair_Value1

Acquisition of MSKK - Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Mediasite KK [Member])	0 Months Ended
	Jan. 14, 2014	Jan. 14, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Mediasite KK [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Equity method investment ownership percentage	26.00%	26.00%	26.00%
Remaining percent of stock purchased	74.00%	74.00%
Percent of stock	100.00%

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
	31-May-13	Jun. 27, 2011	Mar. 24, 2014	Jan. 10, 2014	Jan. 27, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Interest rate payable on subordinate note				6.50%
Revolving loan maturity date	1-Oct-15	1-Oct-13
Adjusted quick ratio	2
Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Repayment of loan				$544,000
New term loan				2,500,000
Repayment terms				36 months
Interest rate payable on subordinate note				5.50%
Line of credit facility maximum borrowing capacity		3,000,000
Adjusted quick ratio			1.25	1.5
Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Adjusted quick ratio				1.5
Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Adjusted quick ratio				1.75
Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Repayment of loan					1,665,000
New term loan					2,500,000
Repayment terms					36 months
Interest rate payable on subordinate note					5.50%
Line of credit facility maximum borrowing capacity					4,000,000
Revolving loan maturity date					31-Jan-17
Term loan commitment fee payable					20,000
Amendment fee payable					5,000
Adjusted quick ratio					1.25
Adjusted quick ratio					1.1
Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | For the Quarters Ending December 31, 2014 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt service ratio					1.25
Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | For the Quarters Ending March 31, 2015 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt service ratio					1
Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | For the Quarters Ending June 30, 2015 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt service ratio					1.25
Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | For the Quarter Ending September 30, 2015 [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Debt service ratio					1.5
Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Annual commitment fee on the revolving line of credit					20,000
Lien limit					400,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Secured Revolving Line of Credit [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Annual commitment fee on the revolving line of credit					26,667
Lien limit					$800,000

Pro_Forma_Financial_Informatio2

Pro Forma Financial Information - Summary of Pro Forma Financial Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract]
Revenue	$8,741	$8,437
Net loss	($1,032)	($359)
Basic loss per share	($0.24)	($0.09)